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

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

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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.

"It's okay that Elon is a shit human and we should excuse all of his faults because he makes cool rockets!" No thanks.

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.

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

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post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"It's okay that Elon is a shit human and we should excuse all of his faults because he makes cool rockets!" No thanks.

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.

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.

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

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

Musk is the tech version of Trump. Basically narcissistic frauds.
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