Gonna be interesting to see how this falls. I used to be an Elmo fanboy until I wasn’t, probably around the time he crashed his McLaren on its maiden voyage. Or just stuff I’d pick up. Or reading “Ludicrous” and “Power Play” and probably a lot of miscellany that painted quite a different picture than the Tom Swift-Tony Stark myths. But thinking about the Vought-Miller octopus that’s slunk into DC I cannot imagine anyone less powerful than he making even a dent in the big picture. The odds of things getting worse are the chance we’re facing, the one you’re now highlighting.
Fascinating to ruminate upon; not so much to live through. As the saying goes, “be careful what you wish for”.
I really appreciate you jumping in with this, Randy...it’s sharp..thoughtful...and I love hearing from people who’ve clearly done their homework beyond the shiny headlines.
Yeah, I hear you on Elmo. It’s funny how fast the polish wears off when you start scratching past the surface.
The Tom Swift-Tony Stark myth sells a lot of magazines, but once you get into the nitty-gritty—the McLaren crash...the books like Ludicrous and Power Play—you start to see the man isn’t bulletproof. He’s a fascinating mess. And maybe that’s what makes him dangerous.
You nailed something really important: it’s not about whether Musk can single-handedly save the day or tear down the empire. It’s about what happens when someone with that much asymmetric power starts kicking the table over.
Sometimes that’s how worse things sneak in the back door.
Like you said—it’s fascinating to watch from the cheap seats. Living through it? That’s a whole different story.
Thank you for sharing this. Keep chiming in...I like the way your brain works.
While I agree with your premise on Musk, I don't think he gets things done. I think he buys companies and then ruins them. He has power, don't get me wrong. But he is not an inventor nor a good engineer. Anyway, despite my feelings on Musk, you may have hit the nail on the head about his being able to sway the country.
I've been very concerned about Elon forming a 3rd party ever since he announced it. It seemed like it would weaken the Democrats in terms of votes. So ...I appreciate your analysis and am a little more hopeful. Thank you 😊
Gonna be interesting to see how this falls. I used to be an Elmo fanboy until I wasn’t, probably around the time he crashed his McLaren on its maiden voyage. Or just stuff I’d pick up. Or reading “Ludicrous” and “Power Play” and probably a lot of miscellany that painted quite a different picture than the Tom Swift-Tony Stark myths. But thinking about the Vought-Miller octopus that’s slunk into DC I cannot imagine anyone less powerful than he making even a dent in the big picture. The odds of things getting worse are the chance we’re facing, the one you’re now highlighting.
Fascinating to ruminate upon; not so much to live through. As the saying goes, “be careful what you wish for”.
I really appreciate you jumping in with this, Randy...it’s sharp..thoughtful...and I love hearing from people who’ve clearly done their homework beyond the shiny headlines.
Yeah, I hear you on Elmo. It’s funny how fast the polish wears off when you start scratching past the surface.
The Tom Swift-Tony Stark myth sells a lot of magazines, but once you get into the nitty-gritty—the McLaren crash...the books like Ludicrous and Power Play—you start to see the man isn’t bulletproof. He’s a fascinating mess. And maybe that’s what makes him dangerous.
You nailed something really important: it’s not about whether Musk can single-handedly save the day or tear down the empire. It’s about what happens when someone with that much asymmetric power starts kicking the table over.
Sometimes that’s how worse things sneak in the back door.
Like you said—it’s fascinating to watch from the cheap seats. Living through it? That’s a whole different story.
Thank you for sharing this. Keep chiming in...I like the way your brain works.
Can’t wait to hear what you have to say next. Terrified to hear what you have to say next.
Maybe I should just go ahead and make the grid for my bingo card.
While I agree with your premise on Musk, I don't think he gets things done. I think he buys companies and then ruins them. He has power, don't get me wrong. But he is not an inventor nor a good engineer. Anyway, despite my feelings on Musk, you may have hit the nail on the head about his being able to sway the country.
It would be one helluva manoeuvre if they were to unite again!
It wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest, if that were the ultimate goal!
Both are media whores, that like nothing better than to keep people on their back foot. Neither wants to split the vote, they want it all.
It will be up to 🍊💩 to TACO, muskovich can destroy it from anywhere in the workd
I've been very concerned about Elon forming a 3rd party ever since he announced it. It seemed like it would weaken the Democrats in terms of votes. So ...I appreciate your analysis and am a little more hopeful. Thank you 😊