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[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 67 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

No kings, no gods

Deny. Defend. Depose.

Elon Musk is not a ruler, royalty, nor divinity. His credentials to lead are zero beyond money to buy what he desires.

Musk is Mammon made flesh, and he wishes to reshape us into his image.

[–] masterofn001@lemmy.ca 25 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

If elon wants to play by his rules, he will be ended by ours.

*gods and tyrant kings - mythology and history tells us they can, and must, be deposed.

[–] immutable@lemm.ee 26 points 2 weeks ago

These South African immigrants like musk attempting to subvert the will of the American people are the truest threat.

[–] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 23 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

The real trick of this “political enforcer” persona will be making Republican lawmakers vote on genuinely unpopular legislative proposals, or nominees whose political risk exceeds their political reward.

[–] masterofn001@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 weeks ago

Edicts and targets posted on x for the goon squad to follow.

[–] ilinamorato@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Like a modern J. Edgar Hoover.

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Remember how he bought xitter to "save the town square" and because "freezed peach" and "omg, the poor widdle qons who were being 'cancelled'"...

Gosh, I wonder how he'll be using that Nazi platform to these ends...

[–] xc2215x@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

Knowing Musk, not a shock.

[–] itsonlygeorge@reddthat.com 4 points 2 weeks ago

Seems the Department of Government Efficiency will be the new House Un-American Committee.