By Russel L. Honoré
Lt. Gen. Honoré retired from the U.S. Army in 2008.
"Mr. Musk and his rocket company, SpaceX, face federal reviews from the Air Force, the Defense Department’s Office of Inspector General and the under secretary of defense for intelligence and security for failing to provide details of Mr. Musk’s meetings with foreign leaders and other potential violations of national-security rules.
These alleged infractions are just the beginning of my worries. Mr. Musk’s business ventures are heavily reliant on China. He borrowed at least $1.4 billion from banks controlled by the Chinese government to help build Tesla’s Shanghai gigafactory, which was responsible for more than half of Tesla’s global deliveries in the third quarter of 2024.
China does not tend to give things away. The country’s laws stipulate that the Communist Party can demand intelligence from any company doing business in China, in exchange for participating in the country’s markets.
This means Mr. Musk’s business dealings in China could require him to hand over sensitive classified information, learned either through his business interests or his proximity to President-elect Donald Trump. No federal agency has accused him of disclosing such material, but as Mr. Ramaswamy put it, China has recognized that U.S. companies are fickle. He added, “If Xi Jinping says ‘jump,’ they’ll say, ‘How high?’”
58 comments:
Joe Biden will forever be
Listed on the List of Americas best Presidents. But Donald Trump will be on the list of who helped to Get Rid of Him.
The billionaires bromance?
Musk + Trump = Changed World
Hubris on steroids! LOL!
A Nazi-sympathizing Bond villain = Musk;
A convicted felon and adjudicated sexual assaulter/rapist facing 34 more felony counts, a serial adulterer, and the guy who nominated a pedophile and cocaine addict for America's A.G. = Trump.
LOLOLOLOL!
Musk is an international security risk. In Europe he is fanning the flames of extremists on the right, from Nigel Farage in Britain to AfD in Germany. And of course, the man admires Putin.
The comparison with Henry Ford has often been made when he became successful with Tesla. Now the comparison is even more appropriate since Ford - an antisemite and admirer of Hitler - was a sympathizer and supporter of the extreme right. Musk is dangerous.
A President of the most powerful country in the world and it's richest man...
Was the muskrat named after him?
Musk + You Know Who = Extreme Danger for all Americans as well as the entire globe.
Right wing fascism is being toyed with and it is growing in strength daily.
The Musk You Know Who coalition of greed, ignorance, and narcissism will not strengthen America. But it may very well weaken and destroy it.
Either one of them would turn on the other if it suited their schemes and desires. Neither man has any moral values or groundings. It's filthy lucre for both of them, all the way down.
...at least they believe in 'some'thing!
Poor muskrat. I hope not!
They believe in money and power. History is strewn with villains just like them.
"A fool and his money are soon elected." --Will Rogers
BB... He might be the founder of Jovan Musk Oil...
...and history is full of jealous nihilists looking to tear them all down. Which are your readers?
MY readers can speak for themselves. But IMO, my readers have more integrity, humanity, and decency than Trump and Musk combined.
Nihilists won’t be the ones tearing them down. History shows they’ll accomplish that quite nicely on their own.
It won't end well for Elon. If history repeats itself he will end up in the same quagmire as Rudy Giuliani. Trump had to come to Elon's aid a couple days ago over work visas. The next one will be Elon's demise as it's the job of hangers on like him to not so much appease the base as keep the lie going and do whatever Trump wants and blame Democrats later. Trump is the sole leader. The only thing that matters about the Musks or Bannons and their ilk is that they are obedient. It's funny if one can put aside the tragedy, but Trump demands he be the only one that's a danger to national security. In his mind and the minds of deluded maga nation, he's like the God of the Old Testament. Jealous and vengeful.
Elon is beneath the earthy scent of manhood.
More like Sewer Skunk Stink for Elon.
So what is the significance of THIS post. To create a rift between them, of course. Nihilism... QED.
The rift will happen without any encouragement from P.E.! You flatter my humble little blog as having any influence on the two globalists, Musk and Trump!
Musk is a globalist, and Trump is a weak imitation of what Musk is. Afterall, Trump wants his "brand" all over the world so that he can increase his already fat wallet. Musk is a megalomaniac who hopes his 12 children by his 5 different baby mamas will take over the world! LOL!
Under both of these Bond villains, America will become the Globalist Center of the World!
Equation adjustment.
Musk + Trump + Putin = Global White Nationalist Fascism
Having once held a top secret clearance, I seriously doubt anyone in the Trump Circle comes near qualifying after an FBI check. None should be near government service, IMO.
Try this one, Dave:
COMINTERN + White Guilt-Pride = US Democratic Party
Oh Puleeeeze, Minus Eff Jay! Be more original. You MAGAs have been throwing that "Commie" poop around for decades, and it still hasn't stuck to the walls.
If that's all you've got, you've got nuthin'.
Now sit back and enjoy your Elitist Billionaire Globalist Triumvirate of Musk, Ramaswamy, and Donnie, catering to the oligarchs of the globe.
LOL!
Trump has nominated his billionaire buddies, children, and sycophantic relatives for his Trump 2.0 administration. His daughter and son-in-law weren't able to pass security in his first admin. but they got clearances anyway. What's to stop the criminal now? (I refer to his felony conviction.)
I will NEVER allow his cultists to forget that Trump nominated a pedophile and cocaine addict (Gaetz) to be his A.G.
Anyone who still believes Trump can be a force for good in this country is either under the influence of drugs and alcohol or suffering from some sort of cognitive impairment.
Given the number of worshippers of You Know You i suspect the largest share falls under cognitive impairment...
Here's all we need to ask. If a Democrat president put a person who has billions of business ties with the federal government in charge of those areas of government business which affected that person, would Republicans have objected?
Of course they would have, and they'd be right to do so. So where are those ppl now in respect to Musk.
Crickets. Why...
"COMINTERN + White Guilt-Pride = US Democratic Party"
Who could nazi that coming?
Republicans have picked up the habit of lying about everything all the time. You will never get an honest answer from any of them, ever.
So what is the significance of THIS post.
That Elon Musk has so many conflicts of interest, he shouldn't be anywhere near the levers of power. Elon Musk is at best, neo-nazi adjacent. Donald Trump is for sale.
To create a rift between them, of course. Nihilism... QED.
All you have demonstrated is you don't know the meaning of nihilism.
Yeah, they're taking after the Democrats!
JoeCon replies with "I know you are, but what am I!" LOL!
Yes, it's too easy to criticize others and overlook/ deny your own faults... and you mischaracterized my comment. I agreed with him and expanded the criticism to make it "more true".
Really? Then Nietzsche must have known nothing of it either.
I know that it's better to build a permission structure than to argue if you wish to build something new, and not just tear down the old. Democrats are stuck in a Semmelweis Reflex when it comes to Trump.
I have been swimming in comments and blogs and year end reviews, oh my.
So much chaos, so much panic and if I lift my gaze I see hands shaking the jar with the intention that all us trapped together will bite each other.
Nope. Not going to do it at the moment.
I am going to say the GOP is on record calling our here/now a "Post-Constitutional moment" so I'm not placing any faith in the rule of law; not with the current number of Federalist judges in place.
I will also call out higher ups in the Military who could have said something about the incursion of nationalist Christianity into their ranks but instead said nothing, more concerned for their own career than the longevity of our Beautiful Democratic Experiment. Shame on you.
Democracy works too - have you seen the results around the globe? We The People should feel pride that others saw what we were trying to do, adapted our methods for what worked for them and took off running.
Musk is a diversion - a good one. Russians, Chinese, Space!, Nazi's (literally in his case). All the things to catch our attention when there are things at home, not as exciting to be sure, but needing immediate attention nonetheless. It doesn't matter all the sturm und drang. We The People matter. Our families matter. Our love matters - in case you were wondering if anything matters. Yes. Love matters. It's THE Matter above all matters. There is painful truth that success means nothing if you don't have someone to share it with; agonizing truth if the poets are an accurate metric.
When it comes to Trump, we are wary of anything from him because he has demonstrated that he has no core values, that he is at heart nothing more than a grifter who sees his marks as a bunch of people who'll buy anything he sells, whether they're ideas or merch. He's a soulless, malignant narcissist who is declining in cognition and physicality.
That's not a "Semmelweis Reflex" that's human understanding that Trump is a Liar, a Cheat, and a Fraud.
As my Nonno used to say, "Nothing good can come from an evil person."
Morals and ethics change based upon your situation. And morals and ethics are different from effectiveness and outcomes. One needs to become an 'alchemist' at times. Trump is an alchemist.
"Alchemy is not interested in truth like the scientific method, it's interested in operational success."
- George Soros, "The Alchemy of Finance"
Trump is a Liar, a Cheat, and a Fraud. And he has bewitched you and the other MAGAs. None of your "concepts of behavior" will ever change those simple truths. Trump's unethical behaviors attract you because you, like him, are a disrupter. Disrupters can change things, but not when they are nothing more than grifters seeking power for the sake of power.
What NEW ideas from Trump and his cadre of incompetents do you think I'm afraid of? How is critiquing Musk or Trump based on evidence considered nihilism. It's a non sequitur.
Instead of linking to philosophers that you think make your case, try making a case on your own. That's my New Years wish for you. Try applying philosophy to your argument instead of hiding behind 'appeals to authority ', a logical fallacy
Grey has given us lots to consider.
I live in a precinct that is about 90% Trump/GOP. In the 2008 elections, we saw some Obama signs, some McCain signs in yards. Now if there are any signs, it's 100% Trump.
No judgement, just fact and evidence.
Today I went to the grocery store to buy a few ingredients for some New Year's paella. A lot of folks in my area have flags suspended from their homes and more than a few have lighted flagpoles flying Old Glory. As I came back I was struck by a Trump backing home with his flag at half staff, obviously to honor Carter.
Seeing that, I decided to take a drive around my neighborhood and see how our other flag flyers, all obviously patriots and USA lovers, were flying their flags. I saw one additional flag pole with a flag flying at half staff. Not a single flag on people's homes was adjusted to fly at half staff.
I've got to wonder why so many of the patriots and for the most part, MAGA people in my area would openly choose to dishonor our presidency, Carter and our flag.
But then I remembered... Jan 6.
What NEW ideas from Biden and his cadre of incompetents helped America prosper from 2021-4? Exactly. None. $1t in additional debt every 4 months. Thanks Sleepy Joe.
Interesting a moment of honesty from FJ, or whatever moniker he/she is using in recent comments. At it's core though is a Machiavellan view that indeed the ends justify the means. Apparently Trump is the magat "Prince."
"Morals and ethics change based upon your situation."
Indeed.
Morals and ethics vanish for Republicans as their power increases.
Morals and ethics vanish when you vote for the sociopath and convicted felon the Klan and neo-Nazis support.
Morals and ethics vanish when you vote for the racist liar who demonized people of color with, "THEY'RE EATING THE DOGS IN SPRINGFIELD!"
Thanks to "Sleepy Joe" Biden we have infrastructure improvement that Trump promised but FAILED to deliver for the American people.
And THANKS to President Biden and Democrats for the Inflation Reduction Act, that enabled the government to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies over drug prices and phased in out-of-pocket spending caps for seniors. In 2024 the cap was $3,400; it’s now $2,000.
Does Thersites/-FJ want degrading infrastructure? Does he want Trump to restore the higher cost for seniors to help make America "great" again?
Why does he HATE America and Americans?
Answering a question with a question. You can't defend any of the assertions you've made in your own words. Just links to things that don't apply.
Gen. Honere thinks Musk is a national security risk and gives evidence why. You call that nihilism and appeal to Nietzsche. Defend your use of nihilism. You can't . Defend Musk. You didn't even try.
Machiavelli? No. The Alchemy of Finance was written by George Soros, the DNC's main donor and the driving force between the BLM and Defund the Police movements (by electing (D) DA's in Blue cities)
Fueling one of the cons favorite naratives eh -fj? Must be one of the all time classics.
Hey, how's about The Koch brothers and their rancid right wing influence in the millions? Opps, won't talk about that. Crickets is the only sound.
It would be helpful if our poor target of oppression -FJ could show us on the doll where "BLM and Defund the Police" hurt him.
Does he need medical care or psychiatric counseling for his physical and emotional suffering inflicted by George Soros and "reverse racism"?
Obviously neither white nor black lives mattered to arsonists and Boogaloo Boys and other thugs in and out of blue uniforms.
I have a feeling the same applies to our resident sociopath and fake victim.
-FJ... you and other MAGA lovers seem to hate the fact that George Soros is a major donor, or maybe even the biggest single donor to Democratic causes.
Is it your view that single large donors to political parties and presidential campaigns are bad in all cases?
A simple yes or no will suffice, but I doubt you'll answer.
Meden agan, Dave... meden agan!
I'm sick of the Kochs funding all those Republican Never-Trump and neocon lunatics, that's for sure!
The middle way is about as far removed from MAGA con beliefs as anything could be. MAGA is right wing fascism on steriods.
Is $260M too much, just right or not enough?
As I predicted, -FJ just couldn't answer a straight yes/no question. Or chose not to.
His "all in moderation" retort begs the following, which he will also not answer.
How -FJ, do you determine when a single large political donor has exceeded youe "all in moderation" dodge?
Dave,
We've learned the authoritarian personality abhors answering questions.
Dave, You are spot on, kamala never answered a question and the majority of voters cast their ballot against her, maybe for that reason.
Skud,
You are a liar and projecting YOUR authoritarian personality. Your lies and unwillingness to answer questions keep telling us what you are.
And furthermore, everyone who voted for Trump either BELIEVES his lies, is a bigot, an amoral greedhead who wants to cash in on his kleptocracy, or is just ignorant.
Obviously, YOU believe and regurgitate the lies, and may fit the other categories as well.
AND Trump failed to win 50% of the vote for the THIRD TIME.
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