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Shermann

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2. I'd rather not let the perfect be the enemy of the good

Wed Nov 2, 2022, 03:18 PM

Nov 2022

There isn't going to be a perfect solution to the problem of emissions from the transportation sector. A better strategy would be to get behind the horse that actually has a chance of winning this race. That horse is Elon Musk.

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People should STOP buying Tesla [View all] samsingh Nov 2022 OP

Done. maxsolomon Nov 2022 #1

I'd rather not let the perfect be the enemy of the good Shermann Nov 2022 #2

tesla is not good. musk is a threat to the world. there are many other good alternatives samsingh Nov 2022 #7

That horse is Elon Musk? Nictuku Nov 2022 #11

Focus on whatever body part you wish Shermann Nov 2022 #12

There will be electric cars and trucks you can buy from GM or Ford...do not enrich further a right Demsrule86 Nov 2022 #13

You mean the also-rans? Shermann Nov 2022 #17

What EV advances has he made in the last few years? NickB79 Nov 2022 #21

The Tesla Semi has a worse problem than the Cybertruck jmowreader Nov 2022 #33

was Elon musk. drray23 Nov 2022 #16

There are other electric vehicles Dorian Gray Nov 2022 #25

There are a lot of better EV's than Tesla. Cattledog Nov 2022 #3

Tesla and BYD are the only EV manufacturers which are making a profit at this Shermann Nov 2022 #8

Tesla has the worst quality in the industry... and GM and Ford will beat Tesla like a drum...you w Demsrule86 Nov 2022 #14

Citation? Shermann Nov 2022 #18

A recommendation is pretty sweet flvegan Nov 2022 #20

He is not making a profit. And the stock is in the tank. Elon Musk is MAGA....don't give him a dime. Demsrule86 Nov 2022 #28

I take people at their own word regarding their political beliefs Shermann Nov 2022 #41

I want a Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck. NCjack Nov 2022 #4

People should ask themselves if they feel confident in the reliability, staying power, etc of any RockRaven Nov 2022 #5

See post 8 Shermann Nov 2022 #9

Can't afford one, so I won't! Initech Nov 2022 #6

I have reconsidered getting Starlink Nictuku Nov 2022 #10

I agree with every word you said. Demsrule86 Nov 2022 #15

Check with phone companies. We can now get 5G internet. Demsrule86 Nov 2022 #29

Too rural, I barely get 1 bar for 4G at my house Nictuku Nov 2022 #45

+1 dalton99a Nov 2022 #34

I thought it over real hard. I live in a rural area and when it took them 2 weeks to get my line Autumn Nov 2022 #44

My biggest concern is Nictuku Nov 2022 #46

Amazon will have its own "Starlink", maybe in five years. miyazaki Nov 2022 #49

Post removed Post removed Nov 2022 #19

Teslas are ugly and over priced. Scottie Mom Nov 2022 #22

I think you have to pay extra for colors. nt leftyladyfrommo Nov 2022 #27

You're right there jmowreader Nov 2022 #37

I never knew that they charged more for car colors! Nictuku Nov 2022 #47

I love the sleek door handles. Yes, moonscape Nov 2022 #42

I was going to buy a Tesla but now I'm glad I didn't. Solomon Nov 2022 #23

I wish I could afford one Polybius Nov 2022 #24

Ok, but you have really given me no assignment here. Captain Zero Nov 2022 #26

Telling people how to spend their money never works, their answer would be "none of your business" Shanti Shanti Shanti Nov 2022 #30

Inherited a Model 3 FrankChurchDem Nov 2022 #31

Tesla is being passed by other EVs Johnny2X2X Nov 2022 #32

Wait for the next best thing since sliced bread dalton99a Nov 2022 #35

You mean... jmowreader Nov 2022 #39

My cousin is on a waiting list for the F-150 over a year now Nictuku Nov 2022 #48

*Rivian and Hummer have entered the chat* LOL at that flvegan Nov 2022 #50

No problem there RussBLib Nov 2022 #36

I'd rather have an EV or plug in hybrid from a company with experience in making cars dsp3000 Nov 2022 #38

My Kia Niro PHEV is a really nice vehicle. Liberal In Texas Nov 2022 #40

This ended up being my choice in 2020 Johonny Nov 2022 #43