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Elon Musk Is All That Stands In The Way Of Totalitarianism
twitter.com ^ | Apr 8, 2024 | Michael Shellenberger @shellenberger

Posted on 04/08/2024 11:15:06 AM PDT by ransomnote

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To: MeanWestTexan

“Nor was John Hancock. But he was a rich guy who stood up and stood as an example.”

From what I’ve read, he practically financed half of the Revolution. And, like Musk, he came late to the party; it took him a while to be convinced what was the right thing to do.


41 posted on 04/09/2024 3:19:17 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Navarro didn't kill himself.)
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To: ThePatriotsFlag

“Elon is fine, but I still miss Rush.”

Agree. But it’s apples and oranges.

Both have done positive things. I miss Rush. I’m not sure I trust Musk, or ever will.

And, think about it ... what long-term foundation, effort, etc., did Rush provide for America’s future? Not a whole lot, except give us a good crop of Rush Babies, which is important, and he was a philanthropist. I miss him every day at noon. He was informational and entertaining, but he had the power to do so much more.

He didn’t even mentor one or two people to further his media enterprise. His guest hosts were a motley bunch — all good, but none were pushed as someone to carry on his legacy. When he died, it was just ... over.

I’m glad we have Bongino in Rush’s time slot here. He’s different, but he’s good.


42 posted on 04/09/2024 3:33:43 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Navarro didn't kill himself.)
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To: ransomnote

Then why am I still banned on Twitter/X...? 🤔


43 posted on 04/09/2024 3:53:16 AM PDT by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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To: Fuzz
The mainstream corporate news media have never been more corrupt and totalitarian. With few exceptions, they spread government propaganda as a matter of policy. Nobody demands censorship more than the corporate media, which benefit from governments shutting down their competitors. Governments are either not protecting free speech or actively participating in the war upon it.

Elon Musk single handily discovered and crippled the hard link between 'intelligence' and the media. That alone makes him one of the saviors of our time. When it comes to rooting out evil Musk is in our top ranks. And trust me, they're going after him...

44 posted on 04/09/2024 8:27:35 AM PDT by GOPJ (Two items Biden finds at 'Ice Cream Shoppes'? A: Ice cream cones and 6 year old girls to look at...)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; BraveMan; cardinal4; ...

45 posted on 04/09/2024 11:31:02 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Putin should skip ahead to where he kills himself in the bunker.)
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To: MayflowerMadam

I’m not expert, but I think he was always involved. Funded Sam Adams and Paul Revere. But, yes, very much a bit of a spoiled rich guy. Richest in the colonies, by most accounts. A bit of a fop.

But when the Declaration of Independence was ready to be signed, no one would get up and sign it first.

So he got up, called everyone a few choice words, and put his name smack in the middle, guilting everyone else into action,


46 posted on 04/09/2024 11:56:26 AM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Sometimes There Is No Lesser Of Two Evils)
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To: MeanWestTexan

Those guys were amazing and bold. Sent from God.

And our TN Senator hid in the bathroom on J6 so she couldn’t be confronted. A few minutes later she voted to confirm Biden’s election. Not exactly pledging her sacred honor.


47 posted on 04/09/2024 1:03:38 PM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Navarro didn't kill himself.)
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