Tesla's support for the low-carbon fuel standard shows they're putting the planet before politics. Trump's promise to dismantle it? That's just him pandering to his oil industry pals.
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Or maybe it's Tesla wanting to cash in on those subsidies. Let's not be naive; this is business, not altruism. If there's money in green policies, you bet they'll support them. And if Trump wins, they'll pivot back to fossil fuels if that's where the profit is.
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Exactly, and let's talk about the real impact on consumers. We're looking at an extra 47 cents per gallon! That's not helping the average American. This is just another tax in disguise, and Tesla's just fine with that as long as it benefits their bottom line.
The market's not going to decide when the external costs of pollution aren't factored in. California's standards push the market towards innovation. It's not just about one state; it's about leadership in environmental policy.
You all talk about progress, but at what cost? Are we so quick to forget that freedom includes the freedom to choose your vehicle? This isn't about climate; it's about control over our lives. And let's not idolize Musk; he's playing the political game as well as any.
Leadership? More like tyranny of the minority. California's policies are designed to control consumers, not empower them. And Tesla's support? That's just Musk playing both sides. He knows where his bread is buttered.
Oh, come on! An extra few cents for the sake of not choking on smog? That seems like a fair trade to me. Trump's stance is just fossil fuel nostalgia. The world needs to move on, and if Tesla's supporting that, at least someone's thinking about the future.
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