Elon Musk, the self-proclaimed savior of free speech, is now taking up the big guns. A million dollars. Per day. For a signature. No joke.
Not for just any petition, of course – it’s about supporting the holy grail of American “freedoms”: the right to free speech and bear arms. All that’s missing is a few 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 size that nearly exceeds Earth’s orbit, proudly hands over a check to John Dreher, the first “lucky” winner of his signature lottery.
How can you imagine this lottery? It’s simple: click on the petition and you’ll be in the draw for one of Musk’s daily millions. What do you have to do for it? Just casting your vote for freedom of speech and the right to run around with an arsenal of weapons. A tempting offer in a country where gun violence is a daily companion and freedom of speech has long since become a weapon of political propaganda.
Elon Musk didn’t miss the opportunity to announce this glorious coup at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Sure, after all it’s about “the core values that have made America what it is today,” as Musk so modestly emphasized. Translation: “You can have your votes bought because I have the necessary change.”
Millions for the “Constitution” – or just for Musk?
But what’s really behind Musk’s generous fundraising campaign? Of course, he sells it as a heroic stand for the U.S. Constitution. The Xitter King is particularly fond of the First and Second Amendments: freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. The cornerstones 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 would suddenly dig so deep into his pockets to secure these “freedoms”? Maybe it has something to do with the many new Twitter users he hopes to gain through this campaign. After all, every additional “yes” to free speech also brings more “yes” to Twitter and therefore more attention for the tech titan.
Or maybe it’s about staging the next big spectacle? Musk loves nothing more than seeing himself in the spotlight. And what could be more glamorous than supporting Trump with a million-dollar show? It’s just stupid that you can’t buy democracy – at least not officially yet.
Conclusion: democracy on a silver platter
What remains at the end? A tech billionaire who sweetens his petitions with checks while pretending to act in the name of freedom. An election event that sounds more like a reality show than serious political engagement. And a sad truth: When it comes to mobilizing voters, money still seems to be the most powerful weapon. But don’t worry, America – Elon Musk is here to save your freedom. For a million a day. Deal?
So, dear readers: How much is your signature worth?
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