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In reply to the discussion: When are people going to stop buying Teslas? [View all]
CoopersDad
(3,212 posts)66. I think you should focus your energy on attacking elected officials or...
...enlightening friends and families. That's what I do.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220000425
A 20% owner of Tesla, Musk is unaffected by changes in Tesla stock.
I don't think you realize how ineffectual a boycott of the brand is when what we need to do is to elect more courageous and trustworthy representatives.
And, no, I don't feel self-conscious driving a Tesla anymore than others who drive BMWs, Rivians, or monster trucks.
It's a high quality very efficient car that I can charge at home and away from home, and was affordable.
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Won't happen here until he goes after Medicare and Social Security. Then you will hear them roar and sales in the US
ratchiweenie
Feb 2025
#40
Think he'll also suffer a big plunge once the MAGAts figure out that he's screwing them, too. Many of the
allegorical oracle
Feb 2025
#76
If an article has a Xeet in it, I link to it as well, plus often do a snapshot as well, so non X folk can see it.
Celerity
Feb 2025
#35
It's already beginning - Tesla sales down 11.6% YOY in California, their biggest US market
hatrack
Feb 2025
#5
Other EV maufacturers have or are switching to the NACS connector. There are alternatives and there are more on the way.
CentralMass
Feb 2025
#27
They would still have to set up an account with Tesla to use the Superchargers
Polybius
Feb 2025
#41
I don't fault anyone for owning a Tesla but I'm glad that I haven't purchased an EV yet.
CentralMass
Feb 2025
#42
I'm on my second Model 3 and unapologetic. Never needed to set up an account.
CoopersDad
Feb 2025
#62
Swedish Tesla registrations down 44% YOY in January; in Norway, they're down 38%
hatrack
Feb 2025
#13
Tesla stock price $378, down from $480 Dec. 17. Analysts are asking "Does Tesla have a Musk problem?" . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2025
#28
Probably when they and their charging stations become frequent vandalism targets.
Wingus Dingus
Feb 2025
#14
My favorites are the ones demanding I go out on a General Strike and lose my job and my place to live because I won't
NBachers
Feb 2025
#52
When they say that, are they somehow forcing you to do it? Are they holding a weapon on you? Are you powerless to
Scrivener7
Feb 2025
#57
And they are free to say it and you are free, if you are so inclined, to ignore it.
Scrivener7
Feb 2025
#56
My nephew sold his in December. Too embarrassed to drive it on the streets of Minneapolis.
Nanuke
Feb 2025
#26
For those interested in an EV here's the Best Tesla Alternatives for 2025.
sinkingfeeling
Feb 2025
#33
I've read that a lot of people are selling their Teslas because they are disgusted with Musk.
Intractable
Feb 2025
#38