Re:Subsidies Awarded to Tesla Inc: at least $2,829,855,494 a...
by parineum on Monday October 02, 2023 @10:41PM
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> It's not hypocritical to believe something, but it is hypocritical to act in a way contrary to the belief you are espousing
That's not what's happening.
Tesla is taking subsidies because they are available, it would be a poor decision not to. Tesla could take a stand and not accept subsidies but then those subsidies will fall to their competitors and they will lose.
It's like believing the presidency should be decided by the popular vote but not campaigning in California or thinking healthcare should be free but paying for insurance.
One is a belief about how things should be and the other is a reaction to how things are.
That's not what's happening.
Tesla is taking subsidies because they are available, it would be a poor decision not to. Tesla could take a stand and not accept subsidies but then those subsidies will fall to their competitors and they will lose.
It's like believing the presidency should be decided by the popular vote but not campaigning in California or thinking healthcare should be free but paying for insurance.
One is a belief about how things should be and the other is a reaction to how things are.