A lot of this going on in response to a simple observation that things this week haven’t gone exactly according to Elon’s plans, ie a SpaceX setback and Trump’s big beautiful bill reversing some what of Elon saw as DOGE’s progress. Appreciate his accomplishments, but don’t worship the man.

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whenever the "women are just more emotional than men and shouldn't get to vote" guys come out and I think about how worked up guys can get about Elon Musk and other higher status dudes.