Elon Musk, the self-proclaimed savior of free speech, is now taking on the big guns. A million dollars. Every day. For a signature. No joke.
Not for any petition, of course – it’s about supporting the holy grail of American “freedom”: the right to freedom of speech and bearing arms. All that was left were some baseball bats and an invitation to the next NRA meeting. Welcome to the 2024 US election campaign.
A million reasons to find Musk “cool” – right?
Elon Musk, the richest man in the world and a tech mogul with an ego the size of which almost exceeds the Earth’s orbit, proudly presents a check to John Dreher, the first “lucky” winner of the his signature lottery.
How do you imagine this lottery? It’s simple: click on the petition and you’ll be in the draw for one of the millions of daily Musks. What are you going to do about it? Just vote for freedom of speech and the right to run around with an arsenal of weapons. An attractive offer in a country where gun violence is a daily companion and free speech has long been a weapon of political propaganda.
Elon Musk didn’t miss the opportunity to announce this glorious coup at Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania campaign event. Sure, after all it’s about “the core values that make America what it is today,” as Musk humbly emphasized. Translation: “You can buy your votes because I have a necessary change.”
Millions for the “Constitution” – or just for Musk?
But what exactly is behind Musk’s generous fundraising campaign? Of course, he sold it as a heroic stand for the US Constitution The Xitter King especially liked the First and Second Amendments: freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. The basics of a functioning democracy – at least according to Musk and his favorite President Trump. But do you really have to ask yourself why a multi-billionaire is suddenly digging into his pockets to get these “freedoms”? Maybe it has something to do with the many new Twitter users he hopes to get through this campaign. After all, every additional “yes” to free speech also brings more “yeses” to Twitter, and therefore more attention for the tech titan.
Or maybe it’s about staging the next big scene? Musk likes nothing more than to see himself in the spotlight. And what could be more attractive than supporting Trump in a million dollar show? It’s just stupid that you can’t buy democracy – at least not yet officially.
Conclusion: democracy on silverware
What remains in the end? A tech billionaire who sweetens his petitions with checks while pretending to act in the name of freedom. An election campaign that looks more like a reality show than serious political engagement. And a sad truth: When it comes to mobilizing voters, money is still the most powerful weapon. But don’t worry, America – Elon Musk is here to save your freedom. In a million per day. Deal?
So, dear readers: How much is your signature worth?
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