Is Musk destroying democracy?

From Seattle to Miami, anti-Musk protesters gather at hundreds of Tesla locations.

At a "Tesla Takedown" rally in Los Angeles on Saturday, a protestor, aged 65, said he felt compelled to join because he believes President Trump and Musk pose a threat to democracy. "I want to do everything possible to protect democracy in this country," he said. "Trump and Musk are acting like kings."

Organizers say the Tesla Takedown movement is fueled by anger over Musk's slashing of the federal government, and that it aims to hit the billionaire where it hurts — the electric vehicle company that's become his main source of wealth.

What do you think?

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dale74 · M

In the most undemocratic States. Wait till you realize we don't even live in a democracy we never have. We live in a Democratic Republic that means the rule of law is higher than any majority rule. With majority rule you have no rights. If 50% plus one vote says they want to take everything you own then that is the law with the Republic you have individual rights Democratic Republic means we do vote but you also have rights. Civics these days

Kwek00 · 41-45, M

In the most undemocratic States.

What does this even mean Dale?

Kwek00 · 41-45, M

@dale74 When you figure it out... let us know, okay. 👬

dale74 · M

@Kwek00 this talks about many of the issues from a Democrat point of view

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/15/opinion/progressives-california-portland.html?smid=url-share

Kwek00 · 41-45, M

@dale74 I can't read that Dale, it's behind a paywall.

But are we going to point at California? Is that your go to state when it comes to being "undemocratic"? Why??

dale74 · M

@Kwek00 it wasn't talked about all three west coast states and it said article bug in New York times I don't know why it's saying it's behind the firewall because it isn't when I clicked on it and I've never subscribed to the New York times.

Kwek00 · 41-45, M

@dale74 Apparently I have to subscribe to access it. Might not be a paywall, but I'm not going to subscribe to something.

I still didn't get the answer to what makes it undemocratic though. The headline is still about "california - portland", it was issued in 2024. I'm guessing this is about the violent riots that were taking place. I'm still waiting for the anti-democratic part of the state though