2/ Global trade was the biggest driver of prosperity in the last 80 years.
Marks likens it to a wave that lifted all boats.
United States also massively benefited from this.
How?
It turned from an manufacturing economy to a service economy.
@vasalex93@TheSonOfWalkley Sure, but poor build quality still undermines trust. FSD relies on cameras staying calibrated, secure, and clean… if Tesla can’t nail the basics, how can we trust the precision systems built on top?
@P1N1ON@TheSonOfWalkley Glad it’s worked well for you, but anecdotal experiences don’t replace rigorous standards. If a company can’t guarantee basic physical integrity, it’s fair to question the reliability of its software-driven safety systems too… especially when lives are at stake.
@jesserlsmithjr@bobbydownes@MrTeslaTom Just this week, Elon publicly urged employees not to sell their Tesla stock during “An All Hands Meeting” … while insiders and board members have been quietly selling millions. That’s not leadership built on trust. That’s a red flag.
@jesserlsmithjr@bobbydownes@MrTeslaTom No one ever regretted asking hard questions. Blind faith might feel good in the moment, but markets reward scrutiny, not devotion. If Tesla thrives, it should be because of execution…not cult loyalty.
@bobbydownes@MrTeslaTom Unfortunately, I no longer find Elon Musk trustworthy. Since 2020, I’ve seen repeated overpromises, shifting priorities, and a pattern of public behavior that undermines confidence in his leadership. I admire innovation, but trust has to be earned and maintained.
@bobbydownes@MrTeslaTom I’ve been following Elon Musk since 2008. I initially admired him. My family had its own manufacturing appliance plant so i understand that world of R&D, prototypes, bringing a product to market. The regulatory issues, recalls etc
@SawyerMerritt The US is normalizing hype-driven fraud as long as the stock price is up. No accountability, no guardrail, just madness until the crash. And even then, the cheerleaders stay rich.
@Crypelled@TheodrosKassa@SawyerMerritt This isn’t just fandom. This is drink-the-Kool-Aid, build-a-shrine, tattoo-their-face-on-your-thigh level devotion. 🤣
@jesserlsmithjr@bobbydownes@MrTeslaTom Faith should not replace rational analysis. Stocks are not something to “believe in” like a religion or cult, they are investments that require objective evaluation of risk and reward. Rational analysis- Tesla is at risk with Musk at the helm.
@bobbydownes@MrTeslaTom Tesla faces major competition (BYD, legacy automakers, regulatory hurdles, AI/robotaxi delays)… assuming it will dominate indefinitely is risky. Tesla may do well long-term, but assuming it must succeed no matter what is a flawed mindset.
@ChargedUniverse@Teslaconomics@elonmusk I get giving Elon the benefit of the doubt, but Tesla’s down nearly 22% since your post. Blind loyalty can be costly. Maybe it’s time to honestly reassess whether your belief in Elon matches today’s reality, rather than yesterday’s promises.
@Cyber_Trailer@ZacksJerryRig@elonmusk Tesla bulls seem to ignore the critical damage Musk’s behaviour can (and does) inflict on Tesla’s consumer trust and brand appeal, both essential factors for sustained long-term valuation. 🤷
@stevenmarkryan@elonmusk If Musk hadn’t entered politics I’d agree. His ‘fake it till you make it’ approach worked wonders in this era of social media evangelism, but Musk’s divisive politics now undermines Tesla’s credibility & brand value.
@stevenmarkryan Another episode of ‘Tesla To The Moon’ starring Steven Mark Ryan the carnival barker of EV hype. A graph with more ups and downs than a kangaroo on a trampoline? Must mean Tesla’s unstoppable! Meanwhile, reality sips tea, waiting for earnings to crash the hype train.
@XuberantSoul23@P_Kallioniemi The funniest part? This rant about ‘melodrama’ was probably written by ChatGPT—just look at that en dash! AI-generated outrage defending Elon while reposting Putin propaganda. The irony writes itself. 🤣🤣🤣