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The issue with that argument is... Why? He is a business man, activism generally doesn't effect him, tesla cars are generally liked by left leaning middle class, why would he spend so much money to destroy something?
One factor is his obsession with crypto and Blockchain shit. Left-wing activism generally stands against that stuff because of the environmental impact. Additionally, right-wing political movements recently have been lowering safety standards in business. Bad for the worker, but great for the bottom line.
Perhaps capital wasn't scared of tesla-buyers.
His ex-wife did ask him to buy and kill Twitter:
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Is Tallulah Riley right wing? Wow.