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There are way too many "journalists" frothing at the mouth over Elon, because he doesn't fit their ideal of a "billionaire". Their writing displays almost a juv

• bruce511 3y ago
  To understand Media's hate of Elon uou first need to understand their love of Twitter. Twitter has always been loved, and promoted (tweet us @) by media because its both an excellent source of news, allows easy engagement with news, and allows news to spread. Twitter is quite literally the saviour of media, providing a crucial link between print and digital eras. Now Elon is killing Twitter. Hell hath no fury like that of a journalist scorned. As users stop using Twitter (perhaps even stop using X), where does it leave those to whom X is the literal source of their own value chain? Like a jilted lover, Elon is the (really easy) scapegoat. (Who seems intent on driving them away...)
  • throwitaway222 3y ago
    That's total bs - they love Musk for the same reason people loved writing about Trump. Hits and revenue!
    • rvz 3y ago
      Exactly. The media needs a new villain. Ask CNN.
• guax 3y ago
  It's not because he's not ideal. Elon musk is the caricature of the billionaire class. Does what he wants above all else, condescending about people who work for him (union busting, safety disregard), zero consideration for morals beyond his pet concern and hypocritical about them as well (free speech absolutist). His failing and why people gravitate so much to him is that he is loud and public.