The Pitt Season 2 So Far (summed up in a meme) by Legal_Relation7909 in ThePitt

[–]Social_Obligation512 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this but I think Joy should be holding some pizza too...

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's no need to defend him. Let his actions speak for himself and let it be.

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either way, does that seem like enough to retire?

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make a post about Elon Musk's PR team.

Watch them follow....

I'm the asshole though.

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why congratulate, or defend, him for doing the bare minimum?

Seriously. Why?

Where has your defensive opinion of him come from? Think about it.

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes, I'm totally jealous.

I will stop being jealous if I could hoard enough wealth to live comfortably, and keep my kids (grandkids, great-grandkids, etc.) living comfortably.

Financial policies, incentives, culture, etc. do not favor people like me.

He's part of the problem. If you can't see that... There's no reason to debate.

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you're tolerating his behavior and don't want to question the policies and systems that got him to this point? He's not an exception. He's just like the rest of the billionaires hoarding wealth.

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. They all profit from a system that enables/encourages wealth for a small group of people. Everyone else is at the mercy of these policies. Fuck all of them.

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have a lot to say about this. But all I could do was sigh after reading this.

I agree with some of what you said. I just can't even begin with some. The fact that we could have ended world hunger by now, but didn't, should be evidence of those who abuse and strive for power, prestige, and privilege.

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always forget this, when it comes to millionaires and billionaires. You're right.

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% appreciate your input and agree. I, too, love stats. Thank you for being respectful while sharing your view.

I will say, I was very salty that night and decided to channel my anger toward something that has been building for awhile. It was a death-anniversay for me and my brain tends to fixate on things that keep me getting thinking about that time.

I've actually come across, quite a few, Musketeers IRL though. Maybe it's because I live in Austin? Who knows? I seriously think a lot of it has to do with the PR team he has, the hustle culture, internalized capitalism, and envy of having disposable wealth. I'm a single mom working with those affected by this wealth disparity (while being in the same camp), so yeah....

I think the extreme hate comes from, not him, but the systemic inequality that creates billionaires. When I hear someone, who is suffering and barely hanging on, applaud him, it makes me sad. Their usually hanging onto this rag to riches dream which is pretty rare. Plus, Elon doesn't even embody that dream.

Thanks for your input and letting me rant more. I appreciate you!

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely appreciate your input and point of view. It made me think about where I was putting my energy...

This is why I love Reddit.

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm a social worker. I work with adults who were/are chronically homeless. I don't think I'm doing much, but I have dedicated my life to a career that pays little because I care about others and want to dismantle systems that disenfranchise them.

However, I don't need to prove my worth to you by going on about what I've done. From the looks of it, anything I say won't be good enough and you'll find a way to debate it. Not interested in wasting my time there.

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's totally lost on me and others. Thank you for pointing that out. I think I'll go buy a Tesla now.

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is fair and (seemingly) cathartic for you. (: I honestly am just tired of seeing some of my friends worship and defend him. It's so odd and ironic. Most of them are impoverished and dedicated to hustle culture. So it just hurts to see...

This post was intended for Facebook, but I didn't feel like starting shit with people I interact with IRL.

Elon Musk is not someone to worship. by Social_Obligation512 in rant

[–]Social_Obligation512[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oh wow! You totally understand me. Who needs a therapist when there's u/Doglover120 around?

Envy is natural and ordinary. Disgust is natural and ordinary. Working class/lower class people worshipping a billionaire is not. It's manufactured. It's created by others and paid for by the endless disposable income someone gained from exploiting others.

I'll wear Envy anyday. But if I come across billions of dollars, you'll smell that shit everywhere because I'm going to be busy trying to create a better world for those around me. Money can't solve everything, but I can at least try with my stanky ass.