RD36
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Not long ago, I was one of the many whom would vigorously stand in defence of Elon Musk, through all the tribulations, verbal spats, petulant undertones, "moron" tourettes, and whatever issue of the day that would cut his ever so thin a skin. I would argue that this genius of the present was forever trapped in the mind of an adolescent boy, and thus he should be given a bit of latitude to grow, to change, to evolve. I often argued and still believe that he deserve the Nobel Prize for single-handedly changing an entire industry. It was not long ago that the auto industry walked and spoke in lockstep. Electrification was always 20 to 30 years out, it was not so far in the distant future they would promise and, yet they insisted that the infrastructure was neither feasible nor was there enough interest from the buying public for such developments, and even if there was, the technology was simply not at hand.
That is until someone put their money and their considerable knowledge to the test.
And yes, their money also meant tax payer funds, public investment, and a host of governmental policies and regulations that allowed a fledgling entity such as Tesla to even have a chance.
And thus when I invested in Tesla and bought their cars, I did so because the mission statement of the company aligned with my values. I overlooked Elon's shortcomings as a human being for the greater good. No, not merely my bank account, rather it was the mission Tesla was embarking on and how it would benefit all of mankind. I believed that then and I believe this still. Except now I can no longer excuse Elon's behaviour as some aberrant synapses of Asberger's manifesting in public view. Now he seems to relish every chance to act out his worst impulses, every pubescent retort, petty row, constant aggrieved posture against some injustice real of imagined, and his ever inability to actually be a man, and take the higher road. Now that his wealth has exceeded the limits of societal propriety, so has his inability to conduct and comport himself in any manner resembling a functioning adult. He can wail against what he deems socialistic or over-regulation or the ineptitude of bureaucracies, yet it was not long ago that he praised and greatly benefited from such policies that enabled him and Tesla to flourish. Not long ago, Elon spoke glowingly about countries such as Norway for their heavy handed mandates for electrification and sustainability.
Sadly what was once a limitless mind that promised such enlightening possibilities for all of mankind is now nothing more than a masquerading stunted teenage man with all the entrapped complexes and emotional limitations of a 7 year old misfit.
Months ago, I divested myself of my investiture and today I cancelled my order for the Plaid. I will soon sell our Model S vehicles, and I will miss the driving experience. I will not abandon electrification. I have placed an order for a Rivian and I will look to Volvo in the coming months. And whilst I was rarely on this site, I want to thank everyone for their assistance when I had a question and the general civility of this forum.
I do not expect that my words or sentiments will move many if anyone at all, nor will it affect Tesla's bottom line, yet every wave begins with a ripple.
Cheers to you all.
That is until someone put their money and their considerable knowledge to the test.
And yes, their money also meant tax payer funds, public investment, and a host of governmental policies and regulations that allowed a fledgling entity such as Tesla to even have a chance.
And thus when I invested in Tesla and bought their cars, I did so because the mission statement of the company aligned with my values. I overlooked Elon's shortcomings as a human being for the greater good. No, not merely my bank account, rather it was the mission Tesla was embarking on and how it would benefit all of mankind. I believed that then and I believe this still. Except now I can no longer excuse Elon's behaviour as some aberrant synapses of Asberger's manifesting in public view. Now he seems to relish every chance to act out his worst impulses, every pubescent retort, petty row, constant aggrieved posture against some injustice real of imagined, and his ever inability to actually be a man, and take the higher road. Now that his wealth has exceeded the limits of societal propriety, so has his inability to conduct and comport himself in any manner resembling a functioning adult. He can wail against what he deems socialistic or over-regulation or the ineptitude of bureaucracies, yet it was not long ago that he praised and greatly benefited from such policies that enabled him and Tesla to flourish. Not long ago, Elon spoke glowingly about countries such as Norway for their heavy handed mandates for electrification and sustainability.
Sadly what was once a limitless mind that promised such enlightening possibilities for all of mankind is now nothing more than a masquerading stunted teenage man with all the entrapped complexes and emotional limitations of a 7 year old misfit.
Months ago, I divested myself of my investiture and today I cancelled my order for the Plaid. I will soon sell our Model S vehicles, and I will miss the driving experience. I will not abandon electrification. I have placed an order for a Rivian and I will look to Volvo in the coming months. And whilst I was rarely on this site, I want to thank everyone for their assistance when I had a question and the general civility of this forum.
I do not expect that my words or sentiments will move many if anyone at all, nor will it affect Tesla's bottom line, yet every wave begins with a ripple.
Cheers to you all.
