Elon Musk reopening Tesla factory despite Alameda County order

Re:Elon Musk reopening Tesla factory despite Alameda County ... by ashtonkem on Tuesday May 12, 2020 @12:02AM (#23150486)

Elon genuinely seems to have some pretty severe impulse control problems. He’s continuously creating liability & credibility problems for what, internet points?

Let’s say that he’s right, it’s time for factories to open and he genuinely takes every step to protect his workers. And what if a worker gets sick anyways and sues? Could he really convince a jury that he took it seriously, after all the dumb things he’s said about the situation on twitter?

He would’ve been better off not weighing in on the situation before the shut down orders came down. Now that he’s a business owner hoping to re-open he has some stake, but he trashed a lot of his credibility before the shut down for no obvious benefit.

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Re:Elon Musk reopening Tesla factory despite Alameda County ... by bredren on Tuesday May 12, 2020 @01:39AM (#23150879)

I suspect it is not entirely personality-driven, but at times intoxication that results in his outbursts.

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Re:Elon Musk reopening Tesla factory despite Alameda County ... by buzzerbetrayed on Tuesday May 12, 2020 @02:05AM (#23150979)

I’ll take “starting rumors with 0 evidence” for 500

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Re:Elon Musk reopening Tesla factory despite Alameda County ... by bredren on Tuesday May 12, 2020 @09:26AM (#23153706)

https://mobile.twitter.com/elonmusk/status/87226000049159372...

This is an attempt to normalize the behavior.

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Re:Elon Musk reopening Tesla factory despite Alameda County ... by swarnie_ on Tuesday May 12, 2020 @06:32AM (#23152508)

I know the cult that surrounds Musk is strong but ignoring this issue is pathetic.

Tesla board members reportedly concerned about Elon Musk’s use of Ambien - CNBC Aug 2018

Smokes weed on a podcast - Joe Rogan Sep 2018

NASA reportedly paid SpaceX $5 million to make sure its employees didn't use illegal drugs after Elon Musk smoked pot on camera - Business insider Aug 2019

Elon Musk's tweet on taking Tesla private now dogged by drugs claim from rapper Azealia Banks - Dec 2019

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Re:Elon Musk reopening Tesla factory despite Alameda County ... by me_me_me on Tuesday May 12, 2020 @06:09AM (#23152352)

If you get enough internet points you will be able to break out of simulation. That's a common knowledge.

I am not entirely sure how come he is perceived as some genius Tony Starkesque world savior figure.

I hope his silliness will come around and bite him in the * one day.

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