Summary

Democratic Senator and former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly announced he’s getting rid of his Tesla, citing owner Elon Musk’s role in federal budget cuts and social program reductions.

Kelly said the car reminds him of “how much damage Elon Musk and Donald Trump is doing to our country” and stated he doesn’t want to drive a car “built and designed by an asshole.”

The decision follows a clash where Musk called Kelly a “traitor” over Ukraine-related comments.

Kelly’s move joins others like singer Sheryl Crow in boycotting Tesla, as Musk’s political involvement has triggered sales declines, boycotts, and vandalism against the company.

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    10 hours ago

    Musk took his money already, so he ain’t gonna GAF. He’ll play up the “persecution” so Trumpers will buy them en masse in “righteous support.” Fuckwads, the lot of 'em.

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      8 hours ago

      Massive oversuppply in the used car market makes used car prices really low - thus making new car purchases less likely

      He does care in the aggregate

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        5 hours ago

        More cars in the used market can lower prices, but only if they’re cars people want to buy.

        Left doesn’t want to be seen in a Tesla, right doesn’t want any EV at all.

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      9 hours ago

      An electrified future would be the only silver lining that can come from all of this, even if it is from swastikars. The chargers (going forward) are standardized and universal, so the infrastructure will work for others as well.