Posted on 10/18/2021 7:17:03 AM PDT by Red Badger
Tech kingpin Elon Musk continues to solidify his status as the world's richest man, with a personal fortune of $230 billion that dwarfs even that of his closest rival, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
The two magnates have seen dueling wealth totals in recent years, as Musk's various industrial endeavors — including electric car company Tesla and space exploration firm SpaceX — have borne fruit. Bezos, meanwhile, saw a massive jump in wealth over the course of the pandemic due to the public's high reliance on Amazon.
Musk made headlines last week when he tweeted a not-so-subtle "second place" trophy in what was an obvious taunting of Bezos.
The richest individual in modern history is estimated to be John D. Rockefeller, whose roughly $1 billion fortune in the early 20th century would be valued at well over $400 billion today.
FU Bezos.
Elon Musk continues to solidify his status as the world’s richest man
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Thanks in large part to government subsidies.
And according to CBS math, Elon could give every American 5 million and still have billions left!!!~sarc
As the article references Rockefeller, I highly recommend the series The Men Who Built America.
How much is tax dollars?
“Musk is clearly a smart guy, however let’s not dismiss the power of Government subsidies in boosting one’s opportunities and wealth.” - The Little Guy
>>Thanks in large part to government subsidies.
Yep, the welfare-queen never met a government handout he didn’t like.
Used to respect his accomplishments, now I view him as a self-centered leech sucking at the teat of American taxpayers.
“I highly recommend the series The Men Who Built America.”
I am highly amazed they were allowed to make that show.
"LET'S GO SUCKERBERG!"
You can’t take it with you . . . .wherever you choose to go! John 3:16
Yes, Elon has mad taxpayer subsidies and he gets sweetheart space deals, BUT his space company performs and delivers. His Tesla needs cut from the taxpayer teets.
I think Elon could cut Tesla and still make space a trillion dollar seller.
Bezos will never get close again. Musk will be worth over $500 billion by this time next year.
“You can’t take it with you . . . .wherever you choose to go! John 3:16”
Sure, but that doesn’t mean you don’t create a better life for everyone else while you are here.
I agree with your statement. . . If Elon tithes, that’s wonderful!
He should buy Boeing.
Paying homage to hard working, risk taking white men.
It wouldn’t be made today.
As a tax write off?...........
Would love to see Musk build an electric wall along the Texas border.
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