Thanks, Josh. Fair point — MBS controls close to $1.5T through Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, but that’s state money, not personal. His personal wealth is ~$20B if I'm not mistaken. Musk's ~$200B.
Now, you can argue that MBS is the state — and in a way, that’s true. But it's all political and tied to his position (which can change). He also can’t do with the PIF as he pleases. He can’t sell it, can’t pledge it, and can’t bequeath it. Musk can.
Good points. There will be fallout. Be on the lookout.
There are some podcasters I've never been taken in by. Jordan Peterson, Sam Harris, Ben Shapiro and . . . Steve Bannon. I consider him more akin to a professional wrestler than a serious thinker. Perhaps because he is jealous of Musk's success, he frequently makes over the top statements directed Musk's way. ('Deport him.' !!!!!) These types of comments are how you tell Bannon is not smart.
I've also never been taken in by Trump. I can say two good things about him: (1) he has highlighted how corrupt the MSM is; and (2) he was better than the alternative, even if not by much.
That said, I have been taken in by Musk. I do think he bought Twitter for all the right reasons, and I do think he genuinely wanted to help by advocating for DOGE. In that light, I can completely understand why he is seething after sacrificing so much of his personal reputation and wealth on behalf of an ingrate like Donald Trump. I'm not a Trump hater, but the way he has treated Musk is despicable.
Thanks, Laramie. All great points. I've listened to Steve Bannon quite a bit, and sometimes he does come across as very smart—though I don’t agree with him on a lot (and yeah, some of the stuff he says can be baffling). Sam Harris? I’ve never understood the appeal in the first place. Quite a mystery.
If you take the heart rending personal tragedies so many people go through out of this whole "I want to rule the world" shit show I find it hilarious, they couldn't write a comedy drama series more entertaining. The laughter brings more tears to my eyes than the sorrow, although it shouldn't.
Pride Month week saw Trump and Elon’s bromance flagged on the field— they couldn’t agree on who’s the better ‘quarterback’! 🏈🌈
Hillary Brooke,
Yes but what about Bitcoin?: https://kingcambo812.substack.com/p/beavis-butthead-and-bitcoin-a-gonzo
“Give them bread and circuses” and they will never revolt: https://open.substack.com/pub/lizlasorte/p/give-them-bread-and-circuses-and?r=76q58&utm_medium=ios
Love your work but the first sentence kills me. Isn’t MBS worth like 1.5 trillion?
Thanks, Josh. Fair point — MBS controls close to $1.5T through Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, but that’s state money, not personal. His personal wealth is ~$20B if I'm not mistaken. Musk's ~$200B.
Now, you can argue that MBS is the state — and in a way, that’s true. But it's all political and tied to his position (which can change). He also can’t do with the PIF as he pleases. He can’t sell it, can’t pledge it, and can’t bequeath it. Musk can.
Your stuff is top notch. Never miss it. I’m too deep in conspiracy ! Musk, bezos and Zuck all have a master who has more bread than they do
Good points. There will be fallout. Be on the lookout.
There are some podcasters I've never been taken in by. Jordan Peterson, Sam Harris, Ben Shapiro and . . . Steve Bannon. I consider him more akin to a professional wrestler than a serious thinker. Perhaps because he is jealous of Musk's success, he frequently makes over the top statements directed Musk's way. ('Deport him.' !!!!!) These types of comments are how you tell Bannon is not smart.
I've also never been taken in by Trump. I can say two good things about him: (1) he has highlighted how corrupt the MSM is; and (2) he was better than the alternative, even if not by much.
That said, I have been taken in by Musk. I do think he bought Twitter for all the right reasons, and I do think he genuinely wanted to help by advocating for DOGE. In that light, I can completely understand why he is seething after sacrificing so much of his personal reputation and wealth on behalf of an ingrate like Donald Trump. I'm not a Trump hater, but the way he has treated Musk is despicable.
Thanks, Laramie. All great points. I've listened to Steve Bannon quite a bit, and sometimes he does come across as very smart—though I don’t agree with him on a lot (and yeah, some of the stuff he says can be baffling). Sam Harris? I’ve never understood the appeal in the first place. Quite a mystery.
Musk should have known that with Trump only sycophants survive.
If you take the heart rending personal tragedies so many people go through out of this whole "I want to rule the world" shit show I find it hilarious, they couldn't write a comedy drama series more entertaining. The laughter brings more tears to my eyes than the sorrow, although it shouldn't.
>>they couldn't write a comedy drama series more entertaining.
I couldn't agree more... and it's not just because DEI has crept into the Writers Guild :).