Posted on 11/20/2022 3:15:31 PM PST by nickcarraway
Jack White is the latest celebrity to have harsh words for Elon Musk following his recent acquisition of Twitter. White specifically took umbrage with his decision (via Twitter poll) to reinstate Donald Trump’s official account, which was suspended following the events of January 6. “So you gave trump his twitter platform back,” White wrote. “Absolutely disgusting, Elon. That is officially an asshole move.” White also deactivated Third Man Records’ Twitter acount.
“Why dont you be truthful? Tell it like it is; people like you and Joe Rogan (who gives platforms to liars like alex jones etc.),” White continued. “…you come into a ton of money, see the tax bill, despise paying your fair share, and then think moving to Texas and supporting whatever republican you can is going to help you keep more of your money.”
Here’s his full message:
So you gave trump his twitter platform back. Absolutely disgusting, Elon. That is officially an (deleted) move. Why dont you be truthful? Tell it like it is; people like you and Joe Rogan (who gives platforms to liars like alex jones etc.); you come into a ton of money, see the tax bill, despise paying your fair share, and then think moving to Texas and supporting whatever republican you can is going to help you keep more of your money. (How else could trump possibly interest you?) You intend to give platforms to known liars and wash your hands like pontius pilate and claim no responsibility? trump was removed from twitter because he incited violence multiple times, people died and were injured as a result of his lies and his ego, (let alone what his coup did to attempt to destroy democracy and our Capitol). And how about the division and the families broken apart from his rhetoric and what it did to this country That’s not “free speech” or “what the poll decided” or whatever nonsense you’re claiming it to be; this is straight up you trying to help a fascist have a platform so you can eventually get your tax breaks. I mean, how many more billions do you need that you have to risk democracy itself to obtain it?
You did a lot of amazing things with Tesla, Elon, and you deserve a lot of compliments in that department (i personally supported the hell out of that venture), but you’ve gone too far and are now using your power to promote horrible, violence inducing liars, who are taking the country and the world backwards and endangering the democracy that made you rich and successful in the first place. I am a believer in free speech, but for example i’m not about to let the KKK hold a rally at our record label’s performance stage. That’s one of the platforms we control and have a say in, it’s not town square operated by the government. And if i owned a gas station, i wouldn’t be selling the KKK gasoline to burn crosses either and then wash my hands as if i didn’t help facilitate hatred.
You took on a big responsibility with your purchase, and “free speech” isn’t some umbrella that protects you from that.
Jumpin’ Jack White, it’s a gas, gas ,gas.
Who? Any relation to Jack Black?
None of his business anyway.
Well then his opinion on all subjects is worth noting.
Never heard of Jack White, but he writes like he’s middle school.
Never heard of the bum and don’t give a flip what he has to say
In group White Stripes. Have heard of him
and thankfully never heard their music
Changing his name was a good way to
avoid being nicknamed Dobie Gillis though
younger folks may have never heard of that
show
Free speech for me but not for thee. Shut up Jack Off.
I agree. Who is Jack White?
Crap. I love that Seven Nation Army song. I wish these weirdos would just stop thinking that the vast majority agree with them. Cause if that were true, Republicans wouldn’t win hardly any elections. ( also, democrats wouldn’t have to cheat)
I don’t have to like Jack White less, because I never liked him.
I know who Musk is. Who the fork is little Jackie White?
Cousins of Jack Black and Jack Meoff and jumpin’ Jack Flash. Not related to the Spratts, nor the beanstalk families.
Jack White. I’m betting that he’s related to Jack Off.
Who the hell is Jack White?
Honestly. I’m not being facetious. I literally have no idea who this person is.
I do know that I don’t give a damn about his opinions. I’m not even sure why anybody thinks I should give a damn.
Same. could duck duck go his name, but I don't care enough to bother.
😂👍
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