Good morning; it's your local military tactician.
Bottom Line ~ Fossil Fuels have been waging
war against any energy source not oil based. Since Tesla and Elon are high profile, they are high profile targets and shorts, bears or paid village idiots have deliberately attacked; viciously attacked Tesla and Elon. Because addicts will continue to attack even at their own demise, they will keep up the attack until they eventually kill themselves off. Have you paid attention to the oil market lately? Are you watching Saudi's? How about the Russians? The crescendo (introduction of the M3 & alternative fuels) has been building for years now, and the tipping point, for alternative energy is not far off where they will take the lead in the market. Most of us here already agree that Tesla/SolarCity is well positioned; but the field is not deep which is where Elon talked about and invited competition. That void will potentially be forced on Tesla and the "Johnny Come Lately." Yes, one or two other auto companies have gotten their feet wet, but have failed to jump in and get their balls wet. Tesla is the only one manufacturing/installing SuperChargers, and Tesla is the only one building gigafactories for batteries and solar roofs. Having a vision and working towards that vision is Outstanding, but even better when that vision is a better place for you.
Apple could poop out an iCar; but by keeping silent about it they have allowed Tesla to become the Icon (humor here folks) of choice. Apple has boxed itself into the phone market
They could have jumped into the car operating system market, but they did not (not that I am aware ~ which is fine, I am not perfect ~ just ask my wife). They could have bought Tesla out, but they have not and it appears they have yet to talk to Elon about it based on the 1Q17 discussion. The "i" image will carry some weight if they come out with a car, but it will have to be absolutely perfect in every conceivable way or face significant iWinds.
Despite the enemies calling Tesla and Elon a Fraud, Tesla and Elon have risen to every occasion with dignity and honor. Yes, you are right, Tesla almost had to close its doors 2012/2013, but we the people said wait a minute, we aren't fish ~ reference to kids song that my granddaughter loves. Since I own stock and an MX I have a lot to lose here; and would be very pissed if I lose, but then any soldier worth their salt that dies in battle is pissed off or on, don't not remember which
All this crap is from my daydreams and experience over the many years; therefore, it is not sound stock advice nor is it a religious experience, IMHO
The only other stock I invest in is food based, and organic. It is fighting for its life with many of the same kinds of battles.
