RE: Musk will likely be richer than Gates a year from now.
Question -— how much of Musk’s wealth comes from government mandates and subsidies?
I would be willing to bet nowhere near the majority.
Musk actually produces things of value to society.
What percent of government spending do you think Musk(Tesla & Space X) gets?
I think it’s miniscule compared to all of the losers in our country that milk the government year after year, generation after generation.
Could ask the same question of ADM and the Military-Industrial Complex.
“Question -— how much of Musk’s wealth comes from government mandates and subsidies?”.
Stupid question.
Do you take tax deductions when you do your taxes? That’s a “subsidy”.
Question -— how much of Musk’s wealth comes from government mandates and subsidies?
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Not sure. Do know he has delivered crew capsules and rockets which not only work and return for re-use, but for about half the launch cost of previous rockets,Unlike NASA.
If he didn’t steal it, does it matter?
He took advantage of something that most of us don’t like.
But I don’t see how that matters here.
Unless you are just angry at him for being against the nonsensical way this virus was handled.
You could ask the same thing of Trump. Why do you think he has tax attorneys on his payroll? You think he files short form?
“Musk said sweeping restrictions on movement and business enacted due to the coronavirus had “diminished” his “faith in humanity.” The entrepreneur said that instead of sweeping lockdowns, governments should focus on isolating those most at risk while allowing the rest of society to continue with normal life.”
Can’t disagree with him.