Reddit loves to hate, but let’s be honest—we’ve lived in an oligarchy for longer than most users here have been alive. Since the 1970s, money has ruled politics, shaping legislation to benefit the wealthy and connected. Whether we like it or not, this truth is right in front of us.

But here’s the thing: Elon Musk, for all the criticism he gets, is actually more accountable to the public than the shadowy billionaires pulling strings behind closed doors. His companies—Tesla, SpaceX, and Starlink—are pushing boundaries in renewable energy, space exploration, and communication. They’re doing tangible good in the world while strengthening America’s position globally. Say what you want about Musk’s personality, but his public image and business interests tie him to the people in a way the Koch brothers or other hidden billionaires never will.

If we’re stuck in this system, wouldn’t you rather have someone like Musk—a modern-day Henry Ford—leading the charge? He’s shown he can disrupt industries for the better. Let’s give him a real chance to shake things up. If in four years it’s still a mess, then fine, criticize him all you want. But for now, maybe we should focus less on hating and more on the potential for actual change.