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Elon Musk: Not Especially Smart, Little Business Sense

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by chemgator, Feb 22, 2025.

  1. citygator

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    There are about 50% fewer people like your neighbor than last year so congrats on the unicorn sighting. So very interesting to know.
     
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  2. Orange_and_Bluke

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  3. citygator

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    Whoa. A meme. I call your meme and raise you an actual story.

    Tesla makes a desperate attempt to escape its sales nightmare - TheStreet

    Tesla's generous offer comes amid a drop in sales that can be partially attributed to Elon Musk's recent affairs, which have sparked international backlash.

    In recent months, Musk's increasingly outspoken political positions—and his new role as a cost-cutting government contractor—have prompted backlash from activists and disgruntled owners. Organized protests outside Tesla showrooms and overt acts of vandalism against Tesla cars and its Superchargers have become frequent.

    At the same time, Tesla shares have dropped nearly 30% over the past four weeks and nearly 5% this week. Share prices have dropped from a high of $300 on March 3 to a low of $262 the next day.
     
  4. mdgator05

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    It is down to 239 today. Down 9% on the day. Crazy drop.
     
  5. citygator

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    Yikes:

    Tesla Stock Is Down 45 Percent And Still Dropping

    Good morning! It's Monday, March 10, 2025, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. This is where you'll find the most important stories that are shaping the way Americans drive and get around.

    In this morning's edition, find out how Tesla stock is pushing ever downwards. Plus, Toyota pauses further production lines after last week's explosion, Nissan wants a new boss, and Trump wants India's auto tariffs gone for Tesla.
     
  6. Orange_and_Bluke

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    That’s the sad part. You actually believe that an online story is one upping anything.
    The internet is not to be trusted and you can find anything to make you feel justified.
    Sad.
     
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  7. vegasfox

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    Elon has been telling Europeans what they need to hear. Whether it costs him money or not.

    Liberals turned many parts of Europe into sh**holes via immigration policies. Same thing every Too liberal would do to America. Look how hard they work to decrease penis sizes (more people = more pollution = smaller units). Liberalism is a suicidal ideology. British politician Enoch Powell predicted what would happen to the UK in his 1968 "Rivers of Blood" speech. Elon is telling Euros to stop
     
  8. citygator

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    What are you, a random response generator? That has nothing to do with my post. If you dont believe Tesla sales are down and that Tesla is currently running steep discounts to try to offset the sales fall then go to your local dealership and see for yourself.
     
  9. Orange_and_Bluke

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    Dude the libbie media is printing out hundreds of anti musk, trump and conservative articles every day.
    It doesn’t persuade intelligent people who can think for themselves.
    You’re looking at a snapshot in of info bud.
    Not the burn you think internet warrior.
     
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  10. slocala

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    Surprised people aren’t piling in for your bet.
     
  11. citygator

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    You didnt answer my question but just typed gobbledygook. Do you believe sales are tanking for Tesla and that they are discounting to combat the slump or not? That is the point you disagreed with. There is no nuance to it. It's a straight fact.
     
  12. PITBOSS

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    Rough day for mkt. S&P down 2.7%

    but especially bad for Tesla. Wow.

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  13. Orange_and_Bluke

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    Straight fact is libbie articles are slamming Elon because he’s a con.
    It’s short sighted bro. Let’s look at Tesla in 3 years.
    You used to be a decent poster.
    No longer…you’re tired.
     
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  14. exiledgator

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    That's two Muskovites that only have the defense of, "just wait three years".

    Can't argue with that logic.
     
  15. okeechobee

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    Is he bankrupt yet?
     
  16. exiledgator

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    He probably lost billions today.

    More importantly, many Americans lost a smaller, but more importnat percentage of their worth today. And the fun has likely just started.

    But hey. Elon's still rich - so... winning!
     
  17. citygator

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    If you want to argue Tesla still has upside and that this is a temporary pull back based on uncertainty of demand in the short term that is a fine argument to make. But to try and pretend like their sales haven't plummeted is ridiculous. I love how you righties have patience for time to heal issues when you like the oval office occupant. It is almost like a religion.

    I would appreciate it if you would stop with the insults. I dont insult you. I just point out how you are wrong. Its against the rules and just rude.
     
  18. okeechobee

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    He lost billions on paper today, which happens usually at least 6 or 7 times a month.

    Libs here offer nothing of value anymore. Just ankle biting at this stage.
     
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    It's hilarious. FOX was whining this morning, "Remember when liberals loved Teslas. . . "

    Yeah, right around the same time "conservatives" were bashing them every minute.

    Look in the mirror. You're all hypocritical losers with very little awareness and, apparently, very little actual agency over your thoughts.
     
  20. exiledgator

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    Says the guy that simply asks if Elon is bankrupt in a thread discussing a falling stock market. Keep glazing.