On Elon Musk, Soft Power, and China

I saw a Trumpster say "Elon has all the money he needs, he's just doing this for America."

With a straight face.

Yeah, we may be doomed. This group of Dunning-Kruger subjects is just HANDING it to him.

Muskrat is a scumbag, greedier than his VP.

As DOGE slashes budgets, Musk closes in on $2.4b FAA ...

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The Independent
https://www.the-independent.com › ... › US politics
17 hours ago — Elon Musk could soon acquire another government contract worth $2.4 billion as the Federal Aviation Administration considers ditching Verizon ...

Elon Musk could soon acquire another government contract worth $2.4 billion as the Federal Aviation Administration considers ditching Verizon for the billionaire’s Starlink, according to a report.

As Musk hacks his way through the federal government, the FAA is “close to canceling” the contract to overhaul the system that is integral to supporting U.S. air traffic control and handing it to the mogul’s satellite company, the Washington Post reports.
 
Did they ever want to BE...........Like CHINA?

Trump does.

Trump praises Chinese president extending tenure 'for life'

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Mar 4, 2018 — During the remarks, Trump praised Xi as "a great gentleman" and added: "He's the most powerful (Chinese) president in a hundred years." Trump ...
That Trump LOVES any authoritarian regime and leader is understood - see his best pal Kim Jung Un - whom he even enabled to develop and posses nukes. - much to China's anger and displeasure. The only reason he didn't allow Iran, is because his boss in Israel told him - don't you dare.

What the Felon doesn't see nor cares, is that Xi did and is doing far more for the underprivileged, then e.g any US administration for it's own US population. Jesus man - you guys need to setup private neighborhood collections/donations to enable a poor or average American to get a costly surgery.

And therefore Trump does NOT want to be like China - all he "envisions" is plain totalitarianism. Like ex. Rumanian Nicolae Ceaușescu or Kim Jung Un. Even Putin has more social empathy towards his population then the Felon.
 
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That Trump LOVES any authoritarian regime and leader is understood - see his best pal Kim Jung Un - whom he even enabled to develop and posses nukes. - much to China's anger and displeasure. The only reason he didn't allow Iran, is because his boss in Israel told him - don't you dare.

What the Felon doesn't see nor cares, is that Xi did and is doing far more for the underprivileged, then e.g any US administration for it's own US population.

Universal health coverage - China​

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World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int › Home › Health topics
Basic public health service package is provided to all Chinese residents free of charge. ... Over 95% of the population in China. is covered by the basic medical ...
Jesus man - you guys need to setup private neighborhood collections/donations to enable a poor or average American to get a costly surgery.
That's where the $$$ is.
Just like Trump and his cult, if there isn't $$$ to be made, they don't want anything to do with it.
 
Elon Musk has been parroting propaganda provided by China about USAID. In turn, the Trump cult has been parroting Elon Musk because they know fuck-all about what USAID does.

USAID provides food and medicine to more than 100 countries. This provides what is known as soft power.

When a foreign student comes to the US and receives an education, then returns home, he becomes a goodwill ambassador for the United States. When a starving nation receives food, vaccines, and medicine from the US, this engenders goodwill toward the US.

You know why China wants USAID killed?

Because when there is a vacuum after USAID goes away, China will fill that vacuum in those countries. It's all part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

This is the true purpose behind the anti-USAID propaganda.

Why is Musk doing Communist China's bidding?

Because he receives huge subsidies from China. His Shanghai Tesla factory was funded with $1.4 billion from CCP banks.

Musk also received a discount rate on his corporate taxes which was 10 points lower than the standard rate.

The Shanghai Tesla factory now produces more than half of Tesla's profits.

There is also a Tesla battery factory in Shanghai which produces 40 percent of Tesla batteries.

It is plainly obvious Musk is heavily dependent on China and is willing to push their lies and propaganda. He has very warn feelings toward the communists.

Musk is not working for the US. He is working for China.


The BRI forms a central component of Xi's "Major Country Diplomacy" strategy, which calls for China to assume a greater leadership role in global affairs in accordance with its rising power and status.


How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid



Elon Musk’s China Threat


The shadow president has deep ties to the Chinese dictatorship, and it shows. The risk to national security is unimaginable.
China May Welcome Elon Musk’s Cuts

China May Welcome Elon Musk’s Cuts


Elon Musk’s assault on U.S. federal government capabilities has been met with glee from Chinese nationalists and state media. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has targeted some of Beijing’s bugbears, such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED).

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Musk, who has extensive business ties to China, has echoed conspiracy theories about USAID and NED that are also promoted by Beijing and Moscow.



How Elon Musk’s deep ties to – and admiration for – China could complicate Trump’s Beijing policy
Watch what happens to Tesla in china as tariffs are placed on chinese imports

Xi will drive Tesla out of the chinese market
 

Universal health coverage - China

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World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int › Home › Health topics
Basic public health service package is provided to all Chinese residents free of charge. ... Over 95% of the population in China. is covered by the basic medical ...
It's a very rudimentary package - compared to e.g. Germany. and a hell of a package compared to e.g. India.

E.g. one only gets Chinese produced medicines prescribed and a 4-5 person room. Complex operations - well those who got the $$ get it done overseas. An additional private insurance (covers really everything) costs around US$ 1500 per year - so around 250 million Chinese are pretty well of.
 
It's a very rudimentary package - compared to e.g. Germany. and a hell of a package compared to e.g. India.

E.g. one only gets Chinese produced medicines prescribed and a 4-5 person room. Complex operations - well those who got the $$ get it done overseas. An additional private insurance (covers really everything) costs around US$ 1500 per year - so around 250 million Chinese are pretty well of.
Still.............Better than the US has.

Not only do they take care of patients, they care of their med students too.

China pledges to nurture 6822 rural students free ...​

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Global Times
https://www.globaltimes.cn › content
Jun 4, 2020 — China vows to recruit 6,822 more students hailing only from rural areas in 2020 to become future medical staffers, by providing free five-year ...


7 Reasons to Study Medicine in China​

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Top Universities
https://www.topuniversities.com › blog › 7-reasons-stud...
Aug 7, 2024 — 3. Low tuition fees. Tuition fees for medical schools in China are very low. Annually, it would cost you around US$1,000-2,000.
 
Watch what happens to Tesla in china as tariffs are placed on chinese imports

Xi will drive Tesla out of the chinese market
He doesn't need to and he won't.

Chinese consumers themselves are already avoiding Tesla's - since their own are far better and CHEAPER. And if Trump imposes additional tariffs (Biden already slapped 50-100% onto Trumps previous tariffs) they (the consumers themselves) will avoid US products and even US Brand names produced in China - so rather bye bye Nike or e.g. Coca Cola, KfC etc. etc.
 
He doesn't need to and he won't.

Chinese consumers themselves are already avoiding Tesla's - since their own are far better and CHEAPER. And if Trump imposes additional tariffs (Biden already slapped 50-100% onto Trumps previous tariffs) they (the consumers themselves) will avoid US products and even US Brand names produced in China - so rather bye bye Nike or e.g. Coca Cola, KfC etc. etc.
Tesla in china will go down in flames just as every other western company doing business there

Once the communists do not need them anymore they become persona non grata
 
Muskrat is a scumbag, greedier than his VP.

But he knows how to pull Trump's string: Pretend to adore him.

You should check out the European commentary if you haven't yet. They're all telling their leaders to flatter Trump as much as they can stand to. They already know what he is, how desperate he is for approval and flattery.

:rolleyes:
 
Tesla in china will go down in flames just as every other western company doing business there
No - my company is doing very well in China. Simply because I am aware of their practices and adjust accordingly

No one in China ever forced nor asked BMW or e.g. Mercedes to hand over their distribution/sales to Taiwanese or local business enterprises - they simply were too dumb, stingy and lazy to control the sales by themselves. Same goes for High tec companies like KUKA (Industry robots) or the entire German Road works, construction and infrastructure maintenance industry. And so on.
Once the communists do not need them anymore they become persona non grata
They ain't communists you dummy - but shrewd capitalists.
 
But he knows how to pull Trump's string: Pretend to adore him.
That's how the orange baby nominated most of his cabinet.
Just change his diaper and give him a binky.
You should check out the European commentary if you haven't yet. They're all telling their leaders to flatter Trump as much as they can stand to. They already know what he is, how desperate he is for approval and flattery.

:rolleyes:
 
No - my company is doing very well in China. Simply because I am aware of their practices and adjust accordingly

No one in China ever forced nor asked BMW or e.g. Mercedes to hand over their distribution/sales to Taiwanese or local business enterprises - they simply were too dumb, stingy and lazy to control the sales by themselves. Same goes for High tec companies like KUKA (Industry robots) or the entire German Road works, construction and infrastructure maintenance industry. And so on.

They ain't communists you dummy - but shrewd capitalists.
They ain't communists you dummy - but shrewd capitalists.

The ruling dictatorship is still communist to its core

You libs astound me with how much you dont know about anything
 
They ain't communists you dummy - but shrewd capitalists.

The ruling dictatorship is still communist to its core
There is NOTHING communist about the CPC - they simply beheld the name in view of the peoples recognition towards MAO.
You libs astound me with how much you dont know about anything
You MAGA's don't astound me, about you dolts not KNOWING ANYTHING at all. :smoke:

And who are your Libs???
I already made it abundantly clear in another thread - where YOU participated yesterday that my party is this:

AfD.webp


And if I identify a Nazi moron in this party - I will personally kick his ass.
 
Your problem is the food program has been resumed under the State Dept, so much of your post is moot.

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Then why fire all the experienced staff?

Just move them across,,,

There is plenty of transparent audits, goto Congress and ask for the ones you want to cut...

Do it legally...
 
Don't pretend that everything USAID was doing was honorable and good for the US.

.
We have asked for Fraud and so far got none...

If the whole thing was rotten why did they lie about Fraud...
If the truth were so good, why do they lie?
Gazza(Palestine) didn't get condoms.
They did cut Ebola and still have to restore it...

If the truth was so good, why do they lie?
I pointed out how the cuts to Latin American vaccine program are a very costly mistake to America. It will cause Americans to die...

Could the MAGA people be less devotees and actual ask a fucking question of your leaders.
 
They ain't communists you dummy - but shrewd capitalists.

The ruling dictatorship is still communist to its core

You libs astound me with how much you dont know about anything
MAGA is getting beat by Communists...
I am sick of Communists winning...

When is MAGA going to get a win..
 
Watch what happens to Tesla in china as tariffs are placed on chinese imports

Xi will drive Tesla out of the chinese market
They have BYD... They don't need Tesla...

They are kicking Tesla's ass all over Europe (probably doesn't help when the CEO does NAZI salutes)...

Europe was given a choice between a NAZI and the Chinese... Chinese don't look that bad then..
 
Elon Musk has been parroting propaganda provided by China about USAID. In turn, the Trump cult has been parroting Elon Musk because they know fuck-all about what USAID does.

USAID provides food and medicine to more than 100 countries. This provides what is known as soft power.

When a foreign student comes to the US and receives an education, then returns home, he becomes a goodwill ambassador for the United States. When a starving nation receives food, vaccines, and medicine from the US, this engenders goodwill toward the US.

You know why China wants USAID killed?

Because when there is a vacuum after USAID goes away, China will fill that vacuum in those countries. It's all part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

This is the true purpose behind the anti-USAID propaganda.

Why is Musk doing Communist China's bidding?

Because he receives huge subsidies from China. His Shanghai Tesla factory was funded with $1.4 billion from CCP banks.

Musk also received a discount rate on his corporate taxes which was 10 points lower than the standard rate.

The Shanghai Tesla factory now produces more than half of Tesla's profits.

There is also a Tesla battery factory in Shanghai which produces 40 percent of Tesla batteries.

It is plainly obvious Musk is heavily dependent on China and is willing to push their lies and propaganda. He has very warn feelings toward the communists.

Musk is not working for the US. He is working for China.


The BRI forms a central component of Xi's "Major Country Diplomacy" strategy, which calls for China to assume a greater leadership role in global affairs in accordance with its rising power and status.


How Elon Musk boosted false USAID conspiracy theories to shut down global aid



Elon Musk’s China Threat


The shadow president has deep ties to the Chinese dictatorship, and it shows. The risk to national security is unimaginable.
China May Welcome Elon Musk’s Cuts

China May Welcome Elon Musk’s Cuts


Elon Musk’s assault on U.S. federal government capabilities has been met with glee from Chinese nationalists and state media. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has targeted some of Beijing’s bugbears, such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED).

[snip]

Musk, who has extensive business ties to China, has echoed conspiracy theories about USAID and NED that are also promoted by Beijing and Moscow.



How Elon Musk’s deep ties to – and admiration for – China could complicate Trump’s Beijing policy
Your Deep State SLUSH FUND is OVER.

And, your NARRATIVES are WEAK.

Cry HARDER.
:boo_hoo14:

GFY

:dev3:
 
There is NOTHING communist about the CPC - they simply beheld the name in view of the peoples recognition towards MAO.

You MAGA's don't astound me, about you dolts not KNOWING ANYTHING at all. :smoke:

And who are your Libs???
I already made it abundantly clear in another thread - where YOU participated yesterday that my party is this:

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And if I identify a Nazi moron in this party - I will personally kick his ass.
Sorry Kruska

MAGA represents ignorance and loyalty to the tribe.
If you want to think differently, then that is considered disloyal, and you are shunned from MAGA...

So they have created this litmus test of ignorance, if you show knowledge and critical thinking you have to be shunned...
 
Your Deep State SLUSH FUND is OVER.

And, your NARRATIVES are WEAK.

Cry HARDER.
:boo_hoo14:

GFY

:dev3:
Poor SeaSwab.

The Deep State slush fund has just begun................

'King-like power': FAA purge raises suspicions that Elon ...​

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Raw Story
https://www.rawstory.com › elon-musk-faa
Feb 17, 2025 — Trump hired SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as a special government employee to find ways to fire thousands of government employees to save federal dollars.

"We were already behind," the employee said. "The pilots already complained that there's a shortage in getting their medical certification [approved]. It's just going to be put further behind now."

The person also said that the group never thought it would happen to them.

"Especially with all the aviation crashes and things going on, all the safety issues that are already out there," they said.

Notably, the FAA regulates SpaceX, "presenting a significant conflict of interest," the report said, describing Musk as having "king-like powers."




As DOGE slashes budgets, Musk closes in on $2.4b FAA ...​

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The Independent
https://www.the-independent.com › ... › US politics
19 hours ago — As DOGE slashes budgets, FAA close to canceling $2.4b contract with Verizon and giving it to Musk's Starlink. The FAA could hand the contract to ...





Musk's Starlink gets FAA contract, raising new conflict of ...​

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CNN
https://www.cnn.com › 2025/02/25 › business › musk-f...
2 days ago — Musk's Starlink gets FAA contract, raising new conflict of interest concerns · 'Significantly richer' · More from CNN.
 

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