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Redleg

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14. I think you are right that Musk wants to rule without constraints

Reply to OKIsItJustMe (Reply #12)

Thu Oct 24, 2024, 01:55 PM

Oct 24

and how dare we serfs question his intentions, actions, or right-to-rule. This is the most troubling aspect of Musk and some of the other ultra-wealthy self-proclaimed libertarians. They really are authoritarians at heart, hearkening back to an imagined time when kings ruled as they wished and all institutions and people served the king rather than the other way around. They see themselves as supremely gifted and therefore most deserving of kingship. Hell, one of these clowns (I forget his name) has advocated for an American Caesar. That is some scary stuff.

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U.N. says only a 'quantum leap' can keep global climate goals within reach [View all] OKIsItJustMe Oct 24 OP

Embrace the horror. Moostache Oct 24 #1

Maybe the genius Elon Musk and others like him should focus on this Redleg Oct 24 #2

I've been contemplating that re: Musk, especially lately- callous taoboy Oct 24 #5

I wonder how many of the most wealthy people truly are "good guys" Redleg Oct 24 #11

The philanthropy of the rich has tended to be less than the philanthropy of the poor (as a percentage of income) OKIsItJustMe Oct 24 #13

Good points. I guess after death is better than never. Redleg Oct 24 #15

A lot of philanthropy is a sham DSandra Oct 25 #27

Elon Musk doesn't think climate change is a threat OKIsItJustMe Oct 24 #6

But for some reason we just have to get to Mars. Redleg Oct 24 #8

Giving the devil his due OKIsItJustMe Oct 24 #12

I think you are right that Musk wants to rule without constraints Redleg Oct 24 #14

Here is a quantum leap in CO2 capture just announced yesterday masmdu Oct 24 #3

Magic pixie dust OKIsItJustMe Oct 24 #4

We don't have time to waste waiting for magic pixie dust! OKIsItJustMe Oct 24 #7

In a world of right wing politics: good fucking luck... nt EarthFirst Oct 24 #9

Someone at the UN has a dark sense of humor OKIsItJustMe Oct 24 #10

Maybe a video game will sell it OKIsItJustMe Oct 24 #16

Reuters: Climate change: UN report says planet to warm by 3.1 C without greater action OKIsItJustMe Oct 24 #17

"U.N. says only a 'quantum leap' can keep global climate goals within reach" LudwigPastorius Oct 24 #18

I wish people wouldn't make such a big deal about flooded cities OKIsItJustMe Oct 25 #24

China is producing 35-40% of the worlds CO2. Mosby Oct 25 #19

How China Became the World's Leader on Renewable Energy OKIsItJustMe Oct 25 #20

CNN: The US led on nuclear fusion for decades. Now China is in position to win the race OKIsItJustMe Oct 25 #21

Reuters: China starts up world's first fourth-generation nuclear reactor OKIsItJustMe Oct 25 #22

China is rapidly taking global renewable capacity expansion to another level OKIsItJustMe Oct 25 #23

Reuters: US power system becomes more fossil-dependent than China's OKIsItJustMe Oct 25 #25

"...it's time to stop pretending the US and EU are going to somehow magically fix climate change." OKIsItJustMe Oct 25 #26