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To ask if you own a Tesla…

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Orchidzombiewatch · 25/10/2024 17:16

How do you feel about Elon Musks links with Trump and Putin and that you are supporting him with your car choice?

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/25/elon-musk-has-been-in-regular-contact-with-putin-for-two-years-say-reports

Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin for two years, says report

Alleged talks between billionaire and Russian president could have enormous security implications

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/oct/25/elon-musk-has-been-in-regular-contact-with-putin-for-two-years-say-reports

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Orchidzombiewatch · 25/10/2024 17:41

PlodTheBod · 25/10/2024 17:40

I think Tesla's are a bit ugly! So I'd never buy one! :) I am not a huge fan of Trump or Musk but I wouldn't buy a Tesla whoever the boss of the company is, or whoever is linked to them! Just not my cup of tea!

Me neither.

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Orchidzombiewatch · 25/10/2024 17:40

FlowerWrath · 25/10/2024 17:40

What should I do? Sell it??

Half of America supports trump, should I also ignore their existence?

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I guess that’s up to you. But how do you feel about it?

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PlodTheBod · 25/10/2024 17:40

Melonportal · 25/10/2024 17:40

I don't care at all.

FlowerWrath · 25/10/2024 17:40

Orchidzombiewatch · 25/10/2024 17:36

There are ongoing costs related to using Tesla infrastructure.

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What should I do? Sell it??

Half of America supports trump, should I also ignore their existence?

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Orchidzombiewatch · 25/10/2024 17:40

What prompted me thinking was seeing a woman at the charging point who had a Tesla and then thinking that EM is a toxically masculine man, a misogynist, a racist and a supporter of Trump and Putin. I just couldn’t knowingly line his pockets.

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Orchidzombiewatch · 25/10/2024 17:37

indigovapour · 25/10/2024 17:29

I literally couldn't care less. It's a car. It seems to work well.

Do you feel the same about other things? Eg blood diamonds? Do you ever think about your consumer choices or never?

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Orchidzombiewatch · 25/10/2024 17:36

Scattery · 25/10/2024 17:30

Buying now, fair enough. But how are people "supporting him with their car choice" if they bought a Tesla years ago?

There are ongoing costs related to using Tesla infrastructure.

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Scattery · 25/10/2024 17:30

Buying now, fair enough. But how are people "supporting him with their car choice" if they bought a Tesla years ago?

indigovapour · 25/10/2024 17:29

I literally couldn't care less. It's a car. It seems to work well.

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