Thebrownblob
Well-Known Member
I think you called it favoritism, it is, it’s pay to play. You do what we want and we’ll give him money.I didn't express an opinion about subsidies or government loans.
I think you called it favoritism, it is, it’s pay to play. You do what we want and we’ll give him money.I didn't express an opinion about subsidies or government loans.
Yes, but that's a description. Favoritism is given to union automakers, in the words of our energy secretary as I quoted.I think you called it favoritism
Or deserve it.Yes, but that's a description. Favoritism is given to union automakers, in the words of our energy secretary as I quoted.
I didn't say it was good or bad for the loans or subsidies to exist or be taken.
I said they are not given out evenly, and Tesla is disfavored. That's a raw fact.
Good thing Tesla doesn't need it.
That's cool. They get the least help from the government. Aren't you happy about that?Or deserve it.
I am.That's cool. They get the least help from the government. Aren't you happy about that?
Are you also happy that they stayed in business, defying government shutdown mandates?I am.
Are you also happy that they stayed in business, defying government shutdown mandates?
So you're saying they're the same as everybody else in dealing with China, but that they're better than everyone else in how they handled it here?![]()
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Yes Tesla Is all about human rights when it’s easy,let’s see them actually stand up to human rights abuse and defy China
No I’m saying there are no better. I’m pretty sure Elon has already implanted these chips in your brain.So you're saying they're the same as everybody else in dealing with China, but that they're better than everyone else in how they handled it here?
That's cool. That makes them better than everyone else, right?
They're no better in how they handle China.No I’m saying there are no better. I’m pretty sure Elon has already implanted these chips in your brain.
Don’t care.Are you also happy that they stayed in business, defying government shutdown mandates?
Yes, you do. You're just a bitter clinger to legacy, failed union businesses.Don’t care.
Actually I’m gonna guess he doesn’t care about any of them that much as long as they build a car he likes and can afford. If Tesla built a car we were interested in maybe we will buy ….it it’s mathYes, you do. You're just a bitter clinger to legacy, failed union businesses.
Not really. I just like reliable, safe gas powered cars that I can fuel up anywhere. EVs are so great! That’s why they have to force them on us or give tax breaks to buyers.Yes, you do. You're just a bitter clinger to legacy, failed union businesses.
Bingo!Actually I’m gonna guess he doesn’t care about any of them that much as long as they build a car he likes and can afford.
That's great. Most people cannot afford, or don't want to pay for, new cars or Teslas.Actually I’m gonna guess he doesn’t care about any of them that much as long as they build a car he likes and can afford.
So....you hate Audi and BMW and Lexus?Bingo!
Tesla isn't eligible for buyer tax breaks. An EV would take up less of your time each year to fuel. And they're being bought voluntarily with the government explicitly works against the biggest EV maker.Not really. I just like reliable, safe gas powered cars that I can fuel up anywhere. EVs are so great! That’s why they have to force them on us or give tax breaks to buyers.
I can afford almost any car I want. I don’t think there’s any car I want that I’m willing to pay that much for it’s just a carThat's great. Most people cannot afford, or don't want to pay for, new cars or Teslas.
Don't hate those who can.