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recovering_democrat

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101. welcome

Mon Feb 17, 2025, 12:14 PM

Feb 17

you and others who don't agree with me on any subject at any time are always welcome as well as I am concerned. We learn more and more about a lot of things when we pay attention to people we might otherwise agree or disagree with. That is appropriate!

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I may no longer be welcomed here at DU. [View all] Ninga Feb 16 OP

Oh no Prairie Gates Feb 16 #1

I know. Ninga Feb 16 #2

welcome recovering_democrat Feb 17 #101

They are very expensive to buy and difficult to sell anyway. LeftInTX Feb 16 #3

My son owns one as well. He loves it. nolabear Feb 16 #4

I'm not going to give anyone shit for having bought a Tesla before 2024. Ocelot II Feb 16 #5

Eh, it's fine. MissB Feb 16 #6

Never would consider it! But you hit on the Ninga Feb 16 #11

Both my daughter and SOL own one. bif Feb 16 #7

I understand. I don't want to get you started! Ninga Feb 16 #9

As my mother used to say, "Sticks and stones may break your bones... LAS14 Feb 16 #8

Own and drive what you want. I wont touch a Tesla product. CentralMass Feb 16 #10

Henry Ford was Hitler's friend. I refused to buy Ninga Feb 16 #15

Henry Ford was the CEO of Ford until 1945 and he died in '47. They have had different leadership for 80 yrs. CentralMass Feb 16 #22

Yes that's true. But in 1960 it was just 13 years Ninga Feb 16 #26

Is Musk different ? CentralMass Feb 16 #40

He's equally and maybe worse Ninga Feb 16 #46

According to my husband, started his career in late 1960's as a mechanic, cksmithy Feb 16 #68

Found on road dead ybbor Feb 16 #69

He said, "Heard that one too." cksmithy Feb 16 #71

Heard that one too, funny. cksmithy Feb 17 #99

My Rebl2 Feb 16 #91

Sorry you can't drive anymore. cksmithy Feb 17 #102

"This is Chevy country." yagotme Feb 17 #98

Funny, cksmithy Feb 17 #104

Has to be really, really quiet, though. yagotme Feb 19 #112

Well, with that in mind SalviaBlue Feb 16 #43

I have a friend who owns a Tesla, nice guy. LisaM Feb 16 #64

This is true. SalviaBlue Feb 16 #75

I didn't know about all that. And forgot it was he who had... electric_blue68 Feb 16 #76

He's creeped me out forever. LisaM Feb 16 #79

Oh, hadn't thought about that re Star gazing (which I'd do if.... electric_blue68 Feb 16 #82

Astronomers have been complaining about it for a while. LisaM Feb 16 #92

Got it. How nice you get to do that, even w the visual anoyance electric_blue68 Feb 16 #94

I wouldn't worry about it Renew Deal Feb 16 #12

Read the other day that Tesla stockholders are looking at suing Musk for ruining the brand. I wouldn't sell either. Silent Type Feb 16 #13

So why publicize the fact you own one? HereForTheParty Feb 16 #14

Because when the OP's rightly critical of Musk Ninga Feb 16 #21

A learning opportunity for those who can't think past their rants EdmondDantes_ Feb 16 #28

I mean, I'm still stuck on Twitter. Tommy Carcetti Feb 16 #16

I'm on twitter, facebook, bluesky, google.... LeftInTX Feb 16 #27

Well, gee, if we are making confessions... birdographer Feb 16 #44

The ownership of a vehicle, does not a person make... rasputin1952 Feb 16 #17

Don't have self driving. Never wanted. And yes Ninga Feb 16 #23

It's easy to rationalize supporting Nazis JoseBalow Feb 16 #18

You're good. Selling it now can't hurt Musk. Easterncedar Feb 16 #19

I've had a Model Y since 2021 doubleplusgood Feb 16 #20

I have a couple of close relative that have cars. mackdaddy Feb 16 #24

No. You're welcome here. Lunabell Feb 16 #25

Will not. Ninga Feb 16 #29

That was a joke. Lunabell Feb 16 #36

Your car ownership doesn't perturb me whatsoever EYESORE 9001 Feb 16 #30

Your choice. We are in bizarre times. Drive it if you love it. NewHendoLib Feb 16 #31

Bumper sticker suggestion - My other cars a POS too ! Bigerhalf Feb 16 #32

I live in an apartment. People here have told me that's worse than living out of a shopping cart. Scrivener7 Feb 16 #33

Members here on DU told you that apartment living is Niagara Feb 16 #51

Yep. It was in a thread on the climate benefits of high density housing. Scrivener7 Feb 16 #86

I'm sorry that you had those asinine opinions directed at you Niagara Feb 16 #89

Meh. I don't care. I have a beautiful home Scrivener7 Feb 16 #90

I live in an apartment and one of my biggest wishes is to get out. LisaM Feb 16 #93

I lived in an apartment in the late 90's Niagara Feb 16 #95

Mine is a co-op in a neighborhood of historic buildings built in the 20s. Scrivener7 Feb 17 #107

That sounds lovely. LisaM Feb 17 #108

Yes. This is NY. Scrivener7 Feb 17 #109

What an odd thing to say senseandsensibility Feb 16 #53

I agree! Scrivener7 Feb 16 #87

The Second-Hand Market Has Tanked Anyway Deep State Witch Feb 16 #34

I doubt anyone here would not welcome you. If you said you bought it recently, that's a different story tulipsandroses Feb 16 #35

2018 M3 here. In my defense, this was pre-nazi musk. Voltaire2 Feb 16 #37

I get it. I like ve my car. After deducting home Ninga Feb 16 #41

I hope Canada puts the 100% tariff on Tesla they talked about yesterday bigtree Feb 16 #38

You can contribute, put on bumper sticker: "Tesla bought before Musk went NAZI, would not buy again. Please dont buy!" andym Feb 16 #39

Could do True Dough Feb 16 #49

I've always said... I won't allow the aura of Elon to spoil the success of SpaceX and Tesla WarGamer Feb 16 #42

I'm currently on my second Tesla model 3. I do really like the car and it's fun to drive, but I will NOT beaglelover Feb 16 #45

LOL WTF ! stonecutter357 Feb 16 #47

I know, right? Skittles Feb 16 #78

The only people I know have sold their Teslas LetMyPeopleVote Feb 16 #48

I drove my Tesla to protest Musk in front of the Tesla Ninga Feb 16 #50

Keep it. Enjoy it. Drive it. Ken Mosul Feb 16 #52

I notice Tesla getting rave reviews on car and driver sites. GreenWave Feb 16 #54

That's A Bit "Squishy" ProfessorGAC Feb 16 #65

Very efficient and not judging. Still don't like Hummer owners though.... You could always put a Harris/Walz sticker on! Evolve Dammit Feb 16 #55

We looked at them long before the current Musk garbage relayerbob Feb 16 #56

Maybe you'll reconsider... GiqueCee Feb 16 #57

I'm not going to dump on you because you own a Tesla Vogon_Glory Feb 16 #58

In the grand scheme of things, an electric car is more efficient energy-wise. Turbineguy Feb 16 #59

My niece & her husband own a Tesla car. They love it. I don't discuss it with them... Hekate Feb 16 #60

Not a problem Lithos Feb 16 #61

How much does a Tesla cost in the first place? PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 16 #62

$27,000 after incentives. CoopersDad Feb 17 #97

$18,000 cash for my 2017 Honda Fit. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 17 #100

If everyone drove a Tesla, the air would be a lot cleaner, no? What's the problem. Please ignore any protestations.... RussellCattle Feb 16 #63

An electric car is a good idea, not going to judge. TNNurse Feb 16 #66

Dear God! Don't let this get to you one bit. I've been a member for 22 years, and if I cancelled every subscription, Native Feb 16 #67

You did nothing wrong. EVs are environmentally friendly. surfered Feb 16 #70

You do you maxrandb Feb 16 #72

It's not that you're not welcomed, obviously flvegan Feb 16 #73

Thank you. I appreciate your thoughtful response. Ninga Feb 17 #105

I would not take it so personally - Musk is a first class idiot who is driving the brand into the ground. waterwatcher123 Feb 16 #74

do what you want Skittles Feb 16 #77

I actually love Tesla's, and I fully intended to buy one. But Meadowoak Feb 16 #80

Wouldnt worry about it. Eko Feb 16 #81

My brother owns a Tesla. Aristus Feb 16 #83

I'm sorry to tell you you're wrong. Morbius Feb 16 #84

I feel ForgedCrank Feb 16 #85

That is alright. Henry Ford supported eugenics and facism. Jacson6 Feb 16 #88

All automobiles are evil, especially my own. hunter Feb 16 #96

the mistake was giving a guy billions in green energy money rampartd Feb 17 #103

Well... at least you're not still on FACEBOOK as some of us are. Oopsie Daisy Feb 17 #106

'SO LONG TESLA' LetMyPeopleVote Feb 17 #110

You want to enrich Musk...that is on you. However, I will say Tesla has Demsrule86 Feb 17 #111

it could be worse GusBob Feb 19 #113