Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Eugene

(67,331 posts)
Thu Apr 24, 2025, 09:19 AM Apr 2025

(without providing any evidence) Elon Musk claims Tesla demonstrators are somehow being paid via the government's 'waste

Elon Musk claims Tesla demonstrators are somehow being paid via the government’s ‘waste and fraud’ (Fortune)

• Without providing any evidence, Tesla CEO Elon Musk alleged the protests plaguing Tesla showrooms in the U.S. and Europe are due to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) eliminating financial fraud and not, as protestors have stated, due to his unelected high-profile role in government. He also claimed the protestors are getting paid for demonstrating against the electric vehicle maker, a point he has speculated on in the past.


https://finance.yahoo.com/news/elon-musk-claims-tesla-demonstrators-233238848.html
10 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

EYESORE 9001

(29,889 posts)
1. Still waiting for my check
Thu Apr 24, 2025, 09:21 AM
Apr 2025

For the muskrat’s info, I would have paid out of my own pocket for the opportunity to protest the motherscratcher. I guess I did, if you count the fuel to get there & back.

Blues Heron

(9,038 posts)
2. Actually we just hate Nazi pigs. I would pay good money to protest at Elons showrooms if I had too. Glad its free tho
Thu Apr 24, 2025, 09:23 AM
Apr 2025

Lovie777

(23,755 posts)
5. The people with tons of money, not all, have reached psychoville.......
Thu Apr 24, 2025, 09:28 AM
Apr 2025

the leaders - RW rich folks; RW politicians, judges, justices, lawyers, crazy ass shithole and musk, and the cult.

Biophilic

(6,685 posts)
6. It's actually got me thinking about the French Revolution.
Thu Apr 24, 2025, 09:45 AM
Apr 2025

Most of the aristocracy got what it asked for after treating everyone else as disposable. People don’t like being disposable. They don’t like their children being disposable.

Kick in to the DU tip jar?

This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.

As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.

Tell me more...

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»(without providing any ev...