@SmOoChEs_Mwah@tetraphidopsida I had a female GYN ignore my plea for a test that would've given me an earlier diagnosis of cervical cancer. She also told me there was no such thing as period cramps & cramps were imaginary. You've gotta stay on top of any doc no matter the gender.
@1Ark4humanity @TankGirl1771@peedenisonline Yup he just tricked a bunch of people in Ashville after the storm saying "free wifi" then has people sign contracts that end up costing over $120 a month plus plus the equipment 🫠 People lost everything in the storm and he was there acting like he was going to help
Elon Musk's companies have significantly benefited from government contracts, subsidies, and investments, both in the United States and internationally.
Here's an updated breakdown of his funding sources. Check it out.
It's illuminating.
U.S. Government Funding
SpaceX
NASA Contracts
Since 2008, SpaceX has received approximately $20 billion in contracts from NASA, mainly for transporting astronauts and resupplying the International Space Station.
U.S. Department of Defense: SpaceX has secured $7 billion in U.S. military contracts for satellite launches and other services.
Tesla
Department of Energy Loan
In 2010, Tesla received a $465 million low-interest loan from the U.S. Department of Energy, which it repaid in 2013.
Tax Incentives
Tesla vehicles have benefited from federal tax credits of $7,500 per vehicle sold, along with additional state-level credits, amounting to billions over time.
SolarCity (now Tesla Energy)
State Incentives
SolarCity received $958 million from New York State to build a factory in Buffalo, coupled with additional grants and tax breaks.
State-Specific Subsidies
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Nevada was supported by a $1.3 billion incentive package from the state, which included tax abatements and credits.
International Funding
Germany
Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin has received €1.14 billion (approximately $1.2 billion) in subsidies from Germany's government.
China
Tesla was granted $1.6 billion in low-interest loans from Chinese banks to build and operate the Gigafactory in Shanghai. The Chinese government has also offered Tesla tax breaks and priority market access.
Private and Corporate Funding
Private Investments and Loans
SpaceX has raised more than $10 billion in private investments, with major contributions from firms like Google and Fidelity.
Tesla has issued billions in corporate bonds to fund its expansion projects.
Stock Market
Tesla's valuation growth has enabled Musk’s companies to raise billions through public stock offerings, often leveraging inflated market caps to secure further funding.
Overall Totals
When combining government subsidies, grants, tax credits, and private investments, Musk's companies have received
Over $20 billion from U.S. government sources.
Approximately $5 billion from international governments.
Over $10 billion in private investments and loans.
Here is my critique
While Musk's ventures have undeniably contributed to advancements in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and space exploration, they have relied heavily on public funds and taxpayer dollars. Ironically, Musk often criticizes social programs and the very citizens whose tax dollars fund his enterprises.
This raises serious questions about leadership and accountability.
For someone who calls Americans "lazy" or "crackheads," perhaps the irony is lost that his success wouldn’t have been possible without billions in public funding.
If public money supports these businesses, shouldn’t his companies prioritize the welfare of the very people funding them?
Or are we, the citizens, simply slaves and workers for the powerful to exploit for profit?
We are tired of being treated like children.
Where is our share of the resources, research, and development?
Where is our royalty check for oil and other natural resources?
We demand that our government recognize economic freedom as a fundamental right.
This includes healthcare, housing, and a universal basic income (UBI) tied to AI and machine labor.
Let us live for our own dreams rather than serving the dreams of the elite.
It’s time for change.
Let the people who funded these successes-who built this nation-finally see the benefits.
I’m giving away one yearly scholarship to @selfhealerscirc
To enter:
1. Comment where you’re from
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I’ll announce the winner tomorrow— good luck.
President Biden signed 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve, including Paris Hilton's bill to protect teenagers living in residential treatment facilities and a bill preventing members of Congress from collecting pensions if convicted of certain crimes. https://t.co/favQd1zIns
@hs29fan@TristanSnell@EndWokeness They don't use them in the standard crash tests . . . They only use the male , and they make the car specifically for the male crash dummy / man. . . Maybe look into it. It's pretty crazy.
@nonregemesse@CatspawCosplay @hellopugh "The ultra wealthy often choose to have surgery at private clinics in major cities like Zurich, Switzerland, Seoul, South Korea". . . US is #6 on that list. It's still not a top place.
@nonregemesse@CatspawCosplay @hellopugh My point in The US isn't #1 in healthcare, nor surgery. .
It's not even in the top 10 , worldwide.
What is top about it , from your pov?