Arizona senator had also clashed with billionaire over the latter’s ‘traitor’ jibe after Kelly posted about his Ukraine visit

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.

  • Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    210·
    7 hours ago

    Most people? We are talking about an active politician. He was aware. Musk bought Twitter in April 2022, but he was being a full-on turd way before that.

    Sorry, I noticed it was the guy before you (@NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io ) who said that a Democratic Senator and astronaut wouldn’t know Musk was a scumbag.

    Riiiiiight.

    • NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io
      43·
      6 hours ago

      Most people? We are talking about an active politician.

      Why the hell would an active politician care about 2021 Musk? The guy is a senator he likely had better things to worry about. And in the first place, why are you assuming he bought it in 2021? He had already bought it by 2021, but it could easily be from even before that. And again, were there any good alternatives in the EV market?

      • Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        24·
        6 hours ago

        Do you hear yourself?

        Whatever - Hey, you’re completely right, you win the argument. He HAD to buy that Tesla. He was too busy engaging in politics to notice the world’s richest man becoming a huge right-wing influencer!

        I wish he was here right now so I could apologize to him personally for criticizing him buying that piece of shit fad car back in the day.

        • Warl0k3@lemmy.world
          2·
          4 hours ago

          … Yikes. You do not handle having your preconceptions challenged at all gracefully, and it really damages the credibility of any support you lend to a movement when you behave like this.

          • Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com
            1·
            4 hours ago

            Well you’re right. I have terrible people skills. I become aggressive when I perceive myself (or my views) being attacked. I have a lot of problems making myself understood, online and in real life.

            Your assessment of my personality is spot on. I am in therapy. Should I just hide away and never engage because sometimes I get wrapped around the axle? Shit, I don’t know.

            I’m sorry everyone. I know not what I do. I will not speak on this thread again.