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Elon Musk’s ‘fund your legal bill’ tweet is a brand new level of bullshit

19 points by heythere22 3y ago

hsnewman 3y ago
I would believe that this offer will be accepted by many lawyers.
constantcrying 3y ago
Reading this just hurts. If you are unable to write, please do not become a journalist. "But I respectfully submit there’s a chance that, like his entire $44 billion bet on Twitter, those were just Musk utterly out of his depth." Completely unbearable.
- cbeach 3y ago
  The current Two Minutes Hate* against Elon Musk is frustrating. Those of us who don’t want to be part of this politically-motivated nastiness know we will be ostracised, so we avoid speaking out against it. And so the hateful groupthink persists. *read “1984” by George Orwell
  - tstrimple 3y ago
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    - cbeach 3y ago
      Come on. Let’s rise above this rabble rousing. HN is better than this. Let’s elevate the discussion beyond ad-hominems about this man. He is doing more for the long-term future of humanity than most of us, and our views on his personality really aren’t worth this constant examination.
      - tstrimple 3y ago
        "It's okay that Elon is a shit human and we should excuse all of his faults because he makes cool rockets!" No thanks.
        cbeach 3y ago
        I'm curious, do you apply the same puritanical moral judgement to all entrepreneurs, inventors and innovators throughout history? Only the ones that pass your moral standards are allowed to be celebrated for their achievements? Sounds pretty anti-science to me.
        agubelu 3y ago
        His achievements are well known, but they are not the main topic of discussion here. Being a successful entrepreneur, inventor or innovator shouldn't shield you from criticism for your personal actions.
      - Timon3 3y ago
        How about we also rise above comments like: > The current Two Minutes Hate* against Elon Musk is frustrating. > Those of us who don’t want to be part of this politically-motivated nastiness know we will be ostracised, so we avoid speaking out against it. > And so the hateful groupthink persists. > *read “1984” by George Orwell
TheAlchemist 3y ago
It may be a good time to quote this article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10759919/Lawrence-Fossi-criticized-Tesla-blogs-says-Musk-called-BOSS-threatened-sue-him.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10759919/Lawrence-F...
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ModernMech 3y ago
Amazing how Trump and Musk are blurring together. https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-knock-the-crap-out-of-protesters-ill-pay-legal-fees https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-knock-the-crap-out-of-pr... This was also an empty promise.
- 3cats-in-a-coat 3y ago
  Musk is the tech version of Trump. Basically narcissistic frauds.

19 points by heythere22 3y ago

I would believe that this offer will be accepted by many lawyers.

Reading this just hurts. If you are unable to write, please do not become a journalist. "But I respectfully submit there’s a chance that, like his entire $44 billion bet on Twitter, those were just Musk utterly out of his depth." Completely unbearable.

cbeach 3y ago
The current Two Minutes Hate* against Elon Musk is frustrating. Those of us who don’t want to be part of this politically-motivated nastiness know we will be ostracised, so we avoid speaking out against it. And so the hateful groupthink persists. *read “1984” by George Orwell
- tstrimple 3y ago
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  - cbeach 3y ago
    Come on. Let’s rise above this rabble rousing. HN is better than this. Let’s elevate the discussion beyond ad-hominems about this man. He is doing more for the long-term future of humanity than most of us, and our views on his personality really aren’t worth this constant examination.
    - tstrimple 3y ago
      "It's okay that Elon is a shit human and we should excuse all of his faults because he makes cool rockets!" No thanks.
      - cbeach 3y ago
        I'm curious, do you apply the same puritanical moral judgement to all entrepreneurs, inventors and innovators throughout history? Only the ones that pass your moral standards are allowed to be celebrated for their achievements? Sounds pretty anti-science to me.
        agubelu 3y ago
        His achievements are well known, but they are not the main topic of discussion here. Being a successful entrepreneur, inventor or innovator shouldn't shield you from criticism for your personal actions.
    - Timon3 3y ago
      How about we also rise above comments like: > The current Two Minutes Hate* against Elon Musk is frustrating. > Those of us who don’t want to be part of this politically-motivated nastiness know we will be ostracised, so we avoid speaking out against it. > And so the hateful groupthink persists. > *read “1984” by George Orwell

TheAlchemist 3y ago

It may be a good time to quote this article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10759919/Lawrence-Fossi-criticized-Tesla-blogs-says-Musk-called-BOSS-threatened-sue-him.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10759919/Lawrence-F...

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ModernMech 3y ago

Amazing how Trump and Musk are blurring together. https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-knock-the-crap-out-of-protesters-ill-pay-legal-fees https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-knock-the-crap-out-of-pr... This was also an empty promise.

3cats-in-a-coat 3y ago
Musk is the tech version of Trump. Basically narcissistic frauds.