When I was 22 years old, I commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and swore an oath to the Constitution. I upheld that oath through flight school, multiple deployments on the USS Midway, 39 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm, test pilot school, four space shuttle flights at NASA, and every day since I retired – which I did after my wife Gabby was shot in the head while serving her constituents.
In combat, I had a missile blow up next to my jet and flew through anti-aircraft fire to drop bombs on enemy targets. At NASA, I launched on a rocket, commanded the space shuttle, and was part of the recovery mission that brought home the bodies of my astronaut classmates who died on Columbia. I did all of this in service to this country that I love and has given me so much.
Secretary Hegseth’s tweet is the first I heard of this. I also saw the President’s posts saying I should be arrested, hanged, and put to death.
If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitution.
@BernieSanders Bernie, all you ever do is talk about how we shouldn’t be doing this or that, but I never see you take action to correct it. You’re a senator, use your power.
@seatoskysocial@SMS3504@DarrigoMelanie This isn’t true. The first million is taxed at the ordinary rate. The amount over $1M will receive an additional 2% on top of the ordinary rate.
@ChicagoPravda@PicturesFoIder It’s actually one of the most efficient auto manufacturing facilities in the world. Tesla China is leading the way with Austin right behind. Manufacturing has become Tesla’s strength with Elon’s help to rethink the assembly line using first principles.
@manga_rakshit That’s a $9T valuation. Roughly 3x larger than the largest company today. Approximately 40% of the entire stock market value. Not happening.
@HolySmokas I respect your decision and the balls it takes to sell an asset that has been so great to you. But I need to point out a critical flaw in your reasoning. You said Tesla vehicles are phenomenal. Never sell a company that makes phenomenal products.
@RubenSindreste1@StockSavvyShay@cogentia My man, are you trolling or do you really not get it? What happens when autonomy is solved and every Tesla on the road gets the software update to operate as a robotaxi? Those millions of cars suddenly start generating taxi revenue.