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Elon Musk steps in it — ‘F#ck off is my very diplomatic reply to you’
Summary
In the wake of Tesla's disappointing third-quarter production and delivery numbers, Elon Musk waded into the Ukraine-Russia war with a peace proposal that was quickly rejected by many. Musk's proposal included recognizing Russia's claims to the Crimean peninsula, holding new referendums on the annexation of Ukrainian territories, and ensuring Crimea's access to water. Musk's employees and company shareholders must be shaking their heads as, once again, Musk dives somewhat casually into a knotty issue beyond his expertise. Some argue it doesn’t matter; it doesn’t impact sales; Tesla owners who disapprove of Musk still love their cars. But someday in the not-too-distant future, with no shortage of companies nipping at Tesla’s heels and a growing stack of reasons for people to look at other manufacturers’ cars, that could change. We’d surprised if recruiting efforts aren’t already being impacted by some of the headlines that Musk has generated this year. Becoming a business icon has been very good for business, and Musk’s addiction to fame has helped fuel his rise to the top of the corporate world, but there is always a tipping point. What goes up must come down eventually, and by needlessly alienating wide swaths of people, Musk is speeding this process along.
Q&As
What was Elon Musk's plan to end the Ukraine-Russia war?
Elon Musk's plan to end the Ukraine-Russia war was to have a referendum on the annexation of occupied territories of Ukraine by Russia.
How did people react to Elon Musk's plan?
People reacted to Elon Musk's plan with anger and accused him of pushing Russia propaganda.
What is at stake in the war?
What is at stake in the war is the future of Ukraine and whether or not it will be annexed by Russia.
Who is pro-Ukraine and who is pro-Russia?
Pro-Ukraine people are those who want Ukraine to remain independent and not be annexed by Russia. Pro-Russia people are those who want Ukraine to be annexed by Russia.
What does the future hold for Tesla?
The future of Tesla is uncertain. Some argue that Musk's actions will not impact sales, but others argue that they will eventually lead to a decline in Tesla's popularity.
AI Comments
👍 This is an insightful article that raises valid concerns about Elon Musk's recent actions.
👎 This article is nothing but clickbait garbage designed to generate negative attention for Elon Musk.
AI Discussion
Me: Elon Musk tweeted about a peace plan for the Ukraine-Russia war, and it didn't go over well.
Friend: Yeah, I can see how that would be controversial. I'm not sure what he was thinking.
Me: Exactly. It's like he's not even thinking about the implications of what he's saying. He's just saying whatever comes to his mind.
Friend: Yeah. I don't agree with everything he says, but I do think he's a genius.
Me: Yeah, he is a genius. But even geniuses can say some really stupid things.
Action items
- Follow the Kyiv Post on Twitter.
- Learn more about the conflict in Ukraine.
- Consider donating to a relief organization working in Ukraine.
Technical terms
- Elon Musk
- CEO of Tesla and SpaceX
- Ukraine-Russia war
- a conflict between Russia and Ukraine that began in 2014 when Russia annexed the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine
- Tesla
- an electric vehicle company
- Starlink
- a SpaceX project to provide high-speed internet access
- NATO
- the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance of European and North American countries
- Kyiv Post
- a newspaper in Ukraine