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Elon Musk Buys The United Kingdom To Establish Free Speech There
Babylon Bee ^ | 08/10/2024 | Babylon Bee

Posted on 08/10/2024 11:35:59 AM PDT by DFG

LONDON — In a surprise move today, Elon Musk purchased the entirety of the United Kingdom in order to allow citizens to again have the freedom of speech they once enjoyed.

"How much is it?" asked Musk in a post on X, after user 'Tom_Bomb_420' had posted that Musk should consider purchasing the former empire. Musk then followed up with a post of a thinking emoji, a sure sign that the billionaire was seriously weighing the pros and cons of purchasing the United Kingdom.

Though several British politicians insisted that one could not simply purchase their country, Musk simply responded, "LOL just did."

While Musk reportedly paid a hefty sum for the islands, he felt the purchase justified in order to safeguard the sharing of dank memes. "Every man, woman and child deserves the opportunity to share memes," explained Musk. "The irony of a South African buying the U.K. has a delicious irony for sure - but trust me, it's all about the memes, baby."

At publishing time, Elon Musk had reportedly begun considering buying America after hearing the Democratic ticket's position on the First Amendment.


TOPICS: Humor
KEYWORDS: babylonbee; elonmusk; freespeech; humor; socialmedia; twitter; uk; x
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1 posted on 08/10/2024 11:35:59 AM PDT by DFG
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To: DFG

If only it was that easy


2 posted on 08/10/2024 11:37:05 AM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say it 🤪)
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To: NWFree

Be nice if it was that easy


3 posted on 08/10/2024 11:45:56 AM PDT by Fai Mao ( The US government is run by pedophiles and Perverts for pedophiles and perverts.)
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To: DFG; All
The Chinese are doing that to the USA. Their approach involves bribing, extorting, and blackmailing the leaders of the country they wish to purchase.

It has been working very well for them, for the last 40 years.

4 posted on 08/10/2024 11:49:26 AM PDT by marktwain (The Republic is at risk. Resistance to the Democratic Party is Resistance to Tyranny. )
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To: marktwain
Capture one or both of the political parties in the United States.

— Goal #15 of the 45 communist goals for the USA
No bribes, extortion or blackmail is/are necessary for “fellow travelers”. The US left (which includes RINOs) wanted to do exactly what they have done to the USA, purely out of ideology.
5 posted on 08/10/2024 11:54:09 AM PDT by Olog-hai ("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is going to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)
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To: DFG

There are times I get Punk’d when I see stories from The Bee thinking they are true but I wish this one was true.


6 posted on 08/10/2024 11:54:40 AM PDT by MrLucky1966 (GOVT.SYS CORRUPTED! RUN GUN.COM? (Y/Y) GUN.COM NOT FOUND, EXECUTE BASEBALL.BAT? (Y/Y))
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To: marktwain

The Chinese might restore morality that we so sorely lack. Freedoms and liberties are over rated.


7 posted on 08/10/2024 11:58:18 AM PDT by nwrep
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To: marktwain
The Chinese are doing that to the USA.

But they are not doing it to promote free speech!

8 posted on 08/10/2024 11:58:45 AM PDT by ScaniaBoy (Part of the Right Wing Research & Attack Machine)
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To: nwrep

Enforced morality is not moral.


9 posted on 08/10/2024 12:00:01 PM PDT by ScaniaBoy (Part of the Right Wing Research & Attack Machine)
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To: nwrep
The Chinese might restore morality that we so sorely lack. Freedoms and liberties are over rated.

I know you are writing satirically, but a point may come when invasion from without seems preferable to the majority of the population over an un-replaceable tyranny within.

JFK's quote may need to be updated: "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible make violent overthrow by external enemies inevitable."

10 posted on 08/10/2024 12:06:35 PM PDT by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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To: ScaniaBoy

Enlightenment hogwash. Morality is morality.


11 posted on 08/10/2024 12:14:18 PM PDT by nwrep
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To: DFG

ElonIt.


12 posted on 08/10/2024 12:20:21 PM PDT by moovova ("The NEXT ELECTION is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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To: marktwain

I’m more interested in getting to know the American Citizens and Residents that took the Bribes.


13 posted on 08/10/2024 12:33:06 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: nwrep
What "morality" does the Chinese Communist Party have?

Do not steal? Nope. The CCP steals with impunity.

Do not lie? Nope. The CCP lies whenever it is convenient.

Do not commit adultery? You must be kidding.

Do not present false witness? The concept is laughable in the CCP.

Do not covet? The whole idea of Communism is based on covetousness.

14 posted on 08/10/2024 12:54:31 PM PDT by marktwain (The Republic is at risk. Resistance to the Democratic Party is Resistance to Tyranny. )
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To: DFG
Elon Musk Buys The United Kingdom To Establish Free Speech There

Pretty sure Musk got cheated and paid too much, the entire UK ain't worth crap.

15 posted on 08/10/2024 12:55:46 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: marktwain

Don’t confuse children about sex.


16 posted on 08/10/2024 1:17:42 PM PDT by nwrep
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Lolololol👏👊💯💯💯


17 posted on 08/10/2024 1:49:53 PM PDT by TnTnTn
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To: nwrep
A good friend of mine, who was involved in considerable covert operations and had access to much sensitive information, said it was common in China, for "effeminate" appearing boys to be raised as male prostitutes in China, with such practices endorsed by the CCP, although it may be part of the general corruption. My friend said the practice was partly because of the lack of girls and women in China, due to the one child policy.

This is very similar to the practice in the Philippines of raising boys to be prostitutes, to provide money for their parents. They are commonly referred to as "benny boys".

Such practice also occurs in Mexico; it is less clear if the boys involved are doing so voluntarily, or not.

I have been told "tranny" boys are especially common in Brazil, primarily obtaining a living as prostitutes.

18 posted on 08/10/2024 2:32:16 PM PDT by marktwain (The Republic is at risk. Resistance to the Democratic Party is Resistance to Tyranny. )
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To: DFG

ROFL , Fish & Chips for everyone


19 posted on 08/10/2024 3:08:03 PM PDT by butlerweave
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To: DFG

Hope he paid less than he paid for Twitter/X.


20 posted on 08/10/2024 5:21:46 PM PDT by BuchananBrigadeTrumpFan (If in doubt, it's probably sarcasm)
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