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89. I'm sorry that you had those asinine opinions directed at you

Sun Feb 16, 2025, 08:49 PM

Feb 2025

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I may no longer be welcomed here at DU. [View all] Ninga Feb 2025 OP

Oh no Prairie Gates Feb 2025 #1

I know. Ninga Feb 2025 #2

welcome recovering_democrat Feb 2025 #101

They are very expensive to buy and difficult to sell anyway. LeftInTX Feb 2025 #3

My son owns one as well. He loves it. nolabear Feb 2025 #4

I'm not going to give anyone shit for having bought a Tesla before 2024. Ocelot II Feb 2025 #5

Eh, it's fine. MissB Feb 2025 #6

Never would consider it! But you hit on the Ninga Feb 2025 #11

Both my daughter and SOL own one. bif Feb 2025 #7

I understand. I don't want to get you started! Ninga Feb 2025 #9

As my mother used to say, "Sticks and stones may break your bones... LAS14 Feb 2025 #8

Own and drive what you want. I wont touch a Tesla product. CentralMass Feb 2025 #10

Henry Ford was Hitler's friend. I refused to buy Ninga Feb 2025 #15

Henry Ford was the CEO of Ford until 1945 and he died in '47. They have had different leadership for 80 yrs. CentralMass Feb 2025 #22

Yes that's true. But in 1960 it was just 13 years Ninga Feb 2025 #26

Is Musk different ? CentralMass Feb 2025 #40

He's equally and maybe worse Ninga Feb 2025 #46

According to my husband, started his career in late 1960's as a mechanic, cksmithy Feb 2025 #68

Found on road dead ybbor Feb 2025 #69

He said, "Heard that one too." cksmithy Feb 2025 #71

Heard that one too, funny. cksmithy Feb 2025 #99

My Rebl2 Feb 2025 #91

Sorry you can't drive anymore. cksmithy Feb 2025 #102

"This is Chevy country." yagotme Feb 2025 #98

Funny, cksmithy Feb 2025 #104

Has to be really, really quiet, though. yagotme Feb 2025 #112

Well, with that in mind SalviaBlue Feb 2025 #43

I have a friend who owns a Tesla, nice guy. LisaM Feb 2025 #64

This is true. SalviaBlue Feb 2025 #75

I didn't know about all that. And forgot it was he who had... electric_blue68 Feb 2025 #76

He's creeped me out forever. LisaM Feb 2025 #79

Oh, hadn't thought about that re Star gazing (which I'd do if.... electric_blue68 Feb 2025 #82

Astronomers have been complaining about it for a while. LisaM Feb 2025 #92

Got it. How nice you get to do that, even w the visual anoyance electric_blue68 Feb 2025 #94

I wouldn't worry about it Renew Deal Feb 2025 #12

Read the other day that Tesla stockholders are looking at suing Musk for ruining the brand. I wouldn't sell either. Silent Type Feb 2025 #13

So why publicize the fact you own one? HereForTheParty Feb 2025 #14

Because when the OP's rightly critical of Musk Ninga Feb 2025 #21

A learning opportunity for those who can't think past their rants EdmondDantes_ Feb 2025 #28

I mean, I'm still stuck on Twitter. Tommy Carcetti Feb 2025 #16

I'm on twitter, facebook, bluesky, google.... LeftInTX Feb 2025 #27

Well, gee, if we are making confessions... birdographer Feb 2025 #44

The ownership of a vehicle, does not a person make... rasputin1952 Feb 2025 #17

Don't have self driving. Never wanted. And yes Ninga Feb 2025 #23

It's easy to rationalize supporting Nazis JoseBalow Feb 2025 #18

You're good. Selling it now can't hurt Musk. Easterncedar Feb 2025 #19

I've had a Model Y since 2021 doubleplusgood Feb 2025 #20

I have a couple of close relative that have cars. mackdaddy Feb 2025 #24

No. You're welcome here. Lunabell Feb 2025 #25

Will not. Ninga Feb 2025 #29

That was a joke. Lunabell Feb 2025 #36

Your car ownership doesn't perturb me whatsoever EYESORE 9001 Feb 2025 #30

Your choice. We are in bizarre times. Drive it if you love it. NewHendoLib Feb 2025 #31

Bumper sticker suggestion - My other cars a POS too ! Bigerhalf Feb 2025 #32

I live in an apartment. People here have told me that's worse than living out of a shopping cart. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #33

Members here on DU told you that apartment living is Niagara Feb 2025 #51

Yep. It was in a thread on the climate benefits of high density housing. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #86

I'm sorry that you had those asinine opinions directed at you Niagara Feb 2025 #89

Meh. I don't care. I have a beautiful home Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #90

I live in an apartment and one of my biggest wishes is to get out. LisaM Feb 2025 #93

I lived in an apartment in the late 90's Niagara Feb 2025 #95

Mine is a co-op in a neighborhood of historic buildings built in the 20s. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #107

That sounds lovely. LisaM Feb 2025 #108

Yes. This is NY. Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #109

What an odd thing to say senseandsensibility Feb 2025 #53

I agree! Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #87

The Second-Hand Market Has Tanked Anyway Deep State Witch Feb 2025 #34

I doubt anyone here would not welcome you. If you said you bought it recently, that's a different story tulipsandroses Feb 2025 #35

2018 M3 here. In my defense, this was pre-nazi musk. Voltaire2 Feb 2025 #37

I get it. I like ve my car. After deducting home Ninga Feb 2025 #41

I hope Canada puts the 100% tariff on Tesla they talked about yesterday bigtree Feb 2025 #38

You can contribute, put on bumper sticker: "Tesla bought before Musk went NAZI, would not buy again. Please dont buy!" andym Feb 2025 #39

Could do True Dough Feb 2025 #49

I've always said... I won't allow the aura of Elon to spoil the success of SpaceX and Tesla WarGamer Feb 2025 #42

I'm currently on my second Tesla model 3. I do really like the car and it's fun to drive, but I will NOT beaglelover Feb 2025 #45

LOL WTF ! stonecutter357 Feb 2025 #47

I know, right? Skittles Feb 2025 #78

The only people I know have sold their Teslas LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2025 #48

I drove my Tesla to protest Musk in front of the Tesla Ninga Feb 2025 #50

Keep it. Enjoy it. Drive it. Ken Mosul Feb 2025 #52

I notice Tesla getting rave reviews on car and driver sites. GreenWave Feb 2025 #54

That's A Bit "Squishy" ProfessorGAC Feb 2025 #65

Very efficient and not judging. Still don't like Hummer owners though.... You could always put a Harris/Walz sticker on! Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #55

We looked at them long before the current Musk garbage relayerbob Feb 2025 #56

Maybe you'll reconsider... GiqueCee Feb 2025 #57

I'm not going to dump on you because you own a Tesla Vogon_Glory Feb 2025 #58

In the grand scheme of things, an electric car is more efficient energy-wise. Turbineguy Feb 2025 #59

My niece & her husband own a Tesla car. They love it. I don't discuss it with them... Hekate Feb 2025 #60

Not a problem Lithos Feb 2025 #61

How much does a Tesla cost in the first place? PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2025 #62

$27,000 after incentives. CoopersDad Feb 2025 #97

$18,000 cash for my 2017 Honda Fit. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2025 #100

If everyone drove a Tesla, the air would be a lot cleaner, no? What's the problem. Please ignore any protestations.... RussellCattle Feb 2025 #63

An electric car is a good idea, not going to judge. TNNurse Feb 2025 #66

Dear God! Don't let this get to you one bit. I've been a member for 22 years, and if I cancelled every subscription, Native Feb 2025 #67

You did nothing wrong. EVs are environmentally friendly. surfered Feb 2025 #70

You do you maxrandb Feb 2025 #72

It's not that you're not welcomed, obviously flvegan Feb 2025 #73

Thank you. I appreciate your thoughtful response. Ninga Feb 2025 #105

I would not take it so personally - Musk is a first class idiot who is driving the brand into the ground. waterwatcher123 Feb 2025 #74

do what you want Skittles Feb 2025 #77

I actually love Tesla's, and I fully intended to buy one. But Meadowoak Feb 2025 #80

Wouldnt worry about it. Eko Feb 2025 #81

My brother owns a Tesla. Aristus Feb 2025 #83

I'm sorry to tell you you're wrong. Morbius Feb 2025 #84

I feel ForgedCrank Feb 2025 #85

That is alright. Henry Ford supported eugenics and facism. Jacson6 Feb 2025 #88

All automobiles are evil, especially my own. hunter Feb 2025 #96

the mistake was giving a guy billions in green energy money rampartd Feb 2025 #103

Well... at least you're not still on FACEBOOK as some of us are. Oopsie Daisy Feb 2025 #106

'SO LONG TESLA' LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2025 #110

You want to enrich Musk...that is on you. However, I will say Tesla has Demsrule86 Feb 2025 #111

it could be worse GusBob Feb 2025 #113