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Re:GM’s CEO Offers to Make Ventilators in WWII-Style Mobiliz... by onion2k on Thursday March 19, 2020 @07:01AM (#22626323)
Right, because no one has stepped up to write a check.

If only billionaire Elon Musk knew someone who could pay.

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Re:GM’s CEO Offers to Make Ventilators in WWII-Style Mobiliz... by ggreer on Thursday March 19, 2020 @07:18AM (#22626399)
Almost all of his wealth is the value of the companies he runs. He's so cash-poor that he couldn't even pay a $75k fine.[1]

1. https://observer.com/2019/10/elon-musk-british-diver-lawsuit...

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Re:GM’s CEO Offers to Make Ventilators in WWII-Style Mobiliz... by koheripbal on Thursday March 19, 2020 @08:13AM (#22626708)
Let's not exaggerate. His companies are public - he has quick access to hundreds of millions in cash.
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Re:GM’s CEO Offers to Make Ventilators in WWII-Style Mobiliz... by jpindar on Thursday March 19, 2020 @09:09AM (#22627082)
As of last night, Musk does not believe there is a shortage.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1240486275892662273

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