Orange Foolius has apparently said the easiest way to save money is to cancel Musk's contracts with the government. The cumulative total of those contracts is 25% of what DOGE has claimed to save the US - $38B and $160B, respectively.
It's all a fucking dance. He got to dismantle every regulatory agency that could affect his companies, secured some sweet government deals for said companies and got all our data, now he can go home and bitch about the government to pander to his libertarian basement-dwellers in the hopes of recapturing his erstwhile popularity as the "cool billionaire space guy", and the Trump administration can score "sane points" by bitching about Musk (while never undoing any of his policies, natch).
I'm probably getting too cynical. All this looks like to me is Musk realizing simply leaving the government wasn't enough to bring people back to the Tesla brand.
So they let him steal and destroy with impunity, but they slightly cut his taxpayer kickbacks so of course all toys must go out of the pram immediately, despite being the richest man in history.
Richest man in history, had more power than russian oligarchs just a few months ago, reduced to tears because people are being mean to him online. This whole thing is absolute shit. But the fact we can make him cry puts a smile on my face.
"pork barrel spending" I think it's a metaphor comparing taking public funding for personal gain to snacking on shared emergency or long term provisions.
It’s because they know what works. BIG WORDS for what you’re supposed to notice. Followed by an easy parroted taking point. Follow up with how the reader should feel. SAD.
For decades media has been written at an 8-10th grade level so that Americans can understand it. Somehow despite the GOP attacking education during that entire time they didn't realize that they actually needed to reduce that to 2-3rd grade level to connect with their supporters.
Futchm
I knew this was about musk losing his government welfare check
TofuGolem
"There has never been legislation that both big and beautiful."
I'm willing to bet that engineers at his various companies frequently explain the Engineer's Triangle to him. ("Fast, cheap, good. Pick two.")
zubb999
Did… did Trump with this?
ConfederacyOfDunces
I assume you meant "write" and that's an unfortunately ironic typo
zubb999
Yeah I messed up - such a rookie mistake
Baconlovesyoutoo
Orange Foolius has apparently said the easiest way to save money is to cancel Musk's contracts with the government. The cumulative total of those contracts is 25% of what DOGE has claimed to save the US - $38B and $160B, respectively.
CaldariBob
Sucks to be a Musk employee, tho.
MightyIink
So who's going to get America in the divorce?
CaldariBob
Broken up and sold to pay the lawyers, I'm afraid.
LollieCom
Is that mf fat-shaming us????
CelestialSea
CptTacolicious
Holy shit, he even tweets like dumpy don.
CandidGamera
It's all a fucking dance. He got to dismantle every regulatory agency that could affect his companies, secured some sweet government deals for said companies and got all our data, now he can go home and bitch about the government to pander to his libertarian basement-dwellers in the hopes of recapturing his erstwhile popularity as the "cool billionaire space guy", and the Trump administration can score "sane points" by bitching about Musk (while never undoing any of his policies, natch).
SF0X
A user just got used. Shame.
CarbyD
What kinda pussy ass bitch you gotta be to sport a black eye from Donald The Blob?
mrthewhitee
Lol Trumps fists have never once connected with any face.
Rumors are it was Nazi Miller who slugged him but also good odds he just smashed his face into a door while high as a kite.
NecroWaifer
Cry some more cuck
TheForgewright
"Whatever." - man who immediately illustrates that he's upsetti spaghetti.
MostAwesomeDan
"I never thought the leopards would eat MY face!"
literally
“So, call me Elon Musk, I've needed space from every X.” - Ekoh (song: Pickle Rick)
BDBottom
Slim and beautiful is the way? Errrrrr, Elon? Might want to check out a mirror buddy.
Level21Magikarp
It is always hard to see Mom and Dad fight.
OperationBusterJangle
Does this mean we get two Christmases now?
Level21Magikarp
No we get to subsidize two Christmases for the elites though.
CaldariBob
You may also end up getting a new daddy.
eadanke
I'm probably getting too cynical. All this looks like to me is Musk realizing simply leaving the government wasn't enough to bring people back to the Tesla brand.
BDBottom
Tesla stock down 20% over the week.
AliensProbably
I'm quite happy for this to be the hillarious he'll die on.
AgamemnonsMemes
Multiple exclamation marks are the sure sign of a diseased mind
dixxienormus
Says one Fatso to another.
KoalaOnTheJuice
So they let him steal and destroy with impunity, but they slightly cut his taxpayer kickbacks so of course all toys must go out of the pram immediately, despite being the richest man in history.
thundercactus
Richest man in history, had more power than russian oligarchs just a few months ago, reduced to tears because people are being mean to him online.
This whole thing is absolute shit. But the fact we can make him cry puts a smile on my face.
katodeatownlovejoy
It’s happening!!!
eion85
Malak224
This meme has been working overtime today and I’m here for it.
Sleepingpanda1260
JustSittingHerePooping
Same bs retoric. Same bs language and writing style. Fucking idiot. Fucking idiots.
IrateWolfe
Why does he keep yelling about pork? What the fuck is pork supposed to be standing in for
eadanke
It's when people in the government spend federal funds in a way that benefits them locally.
IrateWolfe
So, the thing he did for 100% of his brief government career then. But why 'pork'?
eadanke
"pork barrel spending" I think it's a metaphor comparing taking public funding for personal gain to snacking on shared emergency or long term provisions.
IrateWolfe
Ah! Thanks so much!
clonedeeznuts
This spat is just another distraction and a way for them to get yet more attention
Zephyr86
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Stressicca
He's starting to tweet like the orange man now
seheim
Except making more sense. Too little, too late, but more realistic
EndorForestSummerCamp83
It’s because they know what works. BIG WORDS for what you’re supposed to notice. Followed by an easy parroted taking point. Follow up with how the reader should feel. SAD.
KatieVick
Very unfair
Ababybunny
Drugs
Crowlands
Yeah, that "(Very unfair!)" is the rambling of a tantruming toddler.
quzar
I thought that it was intentional mockery.
thisisnotfineffs
Not smart enough for that
GeneralSica
I was just about to comment that
Buckman88
It’s so all the stupid fuckin Trumpers can digest text. They struggle to read full comprehensive sentences.
jayman0123
WhyDontYouMakeMe
Concerning
TinyLiehon
Yeah, I was gonna mention that as well. Did Musk spent too much time around Trump to the point that his IQ rose to Trump's level?
NerdNerdburger
you mean fell? I mean Musk isn't smart, but Trump has always been dumber.
TinyLiehon
I meant what I said and I said it to insult both neppo babies
TheSecondPiewackit
Yeah, there's a formula for speaking conservative so that they'll follow you.
GWJYonder
For decades media has been written at an 8-10th grade level so that Americans can understand it. Somehow despite the GOP attacking education during that entire time they didn't realize that they actually needed to reduce that to 2-3rd grade level to connect with their supporters.
ThatGhostyBoi
Breakups can be hard.
neithermenoryou
Musk proving once again he's the most divorced man on earth.
Ionico
https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1M2doYnF1M2FrODNnd3N3YnllMzZlczJkMWN4djZoeHRnNG41eHFudSZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/MnWbFsmlpcBKU/200w.webp
OperationBusterJangle
Does this mean we get two Christmases now?
FlyingInABlueDream
If anyone would know, it's him. How many times has he been dumped?
MisterLemons
The dictator wannabes are fighting.