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It hasn't so far... Dude called that guy who rescued the kids "pedo" and nothing changed. I don't like it but it doesn't seem like it matters. I won't buy a

by duxup 2y ago

It hasn't so far... Dude called that guy who rescued the kids "pedo" and nothing changed. I don't like it but it doesn't seem like it matters. I won't buy a car from Tesla as I want nothing to do with that guy, but he's the most classic "tech bro" / silicon valley jerk ... and he has managed to entrench himself in the leadership political party who talks about how much they hate "big tech" ... and that's who he is in all the worst ways.

nabla9 2y ago
Jan 2025 50% drop compared to January 2024 in Europe is not nothing. Double digit decline in California.
- Rury 2y ago
  Meh, the company sales don't seem to really matter much. It's the stock which does affect Elon, and has been long detached from the underlying fundamentals.
  - SR2Z 2y ago
    The exact level of detachment depends on how many cars Tesla sells. The company does actually have to show consistent sales or the bubble will burst.
    - Rury 2y ago
      I want to agree, but seems to me a lot of people keep buying into the next hype, (or ignoring fundamentals, and focusing on derivatives when it comes to stocks. I mean hell go look at CVNA). Maybe that will change soon. In any case, I was just implying that if people really wanted to boycott Elon, they shouldn't just focus on the company's products, but boycott the stock.
      - basementcat 2y ago
        > if people really wanted to boycott Elon, they shouldn't just focus on the company's products, but boycott the stock. I would agree the equity valuation is essentially the "life force" that gives him power. However he has the advantage of having many wealthy and powerful friends who can invest sovereign wealth funds to keep the valuation high.
    - basementcat 2y ago
      The bubble can last a long time. Trump Media & Technology Group has always traded well above fundamentals and likely will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
  - NomDePlum 2y ago
    Sample size of 1: Predates Musks entry to government but I offloaded the Tesla stock I had in my pension as I no longer wanted to be associated. My next car will be an EV, it won't be a Tesla.

by duxup 2y ago

nabla9 2y ago

Jan 2025 50% drop compared to January 2024 in Europe is not nothing. Double digit decline in California.

Rury 2y ago
Meh, the company sales don't seem to really matter much. It's the stock which does affect Elon, and has been long detached from the underlying fundamentals.
- SR2Z 2y ago
  The exact level of detachment depends on how many cars Tesla sells. The company does actually have to show consistent sales or the bubble will burst.
  - Rury 2y ago
    I want to agree, but seems to me a lot of people keep buying into the next hype, (or ignoring fundamentals, and focusing on derivatives when it comes to stocks. I mean hell go look at CVNA). Maybe that will change soon. In any case, I was just implying that if people really wanted to boycott Elon, they shouldn't just focus on the company's products, but boycott the stock.
    - basementcat 2y ago
      > if people really wanted to boycott Elon, they shouldn't just focus on the company's products, but boycott the stock. I would agree the equity valuation is essentially the "life force" that gives him power. However he has the advantage of having many wealthy and powerful friends who can invest sovereign wealth funds to keep the valuation high.
  - basementcat 2y ago
    The bubble can last a long time. Trump Media & Technology Group has always traded well above fundamentals and likely will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
- NomDePlum 2y ago
  Sample size of 1: Predates Musks entry to government but I offloaded the Tesla stock I had in my pension as I no longer wanted to be associated. My next car will be an EV, it won't be a Tesla.