Can someone explain the reverence conservatives have for Elon Musk?

They claim to hate "big tech," but Musk invented PayPal.

They hate electric vehicles, but Musk made his fortune selling them.

The guy makes a few comments that suggest he doesn't believe in content moderation, so when he says he's buying Twitter, conservatives go gaga.

I sincerely hope Musk buys Twitter, runs it into the ground, and loses his fortune trying unsuccessfully to keep it afloat. That would be hilarious.

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MarkPaul · 26-30, M

Well, I think they are attracted to his big-talk persona. What he does, what he believes, and his achievements and failures are less important to them.

As a full-fledged Moderate, I appreciate his business skills, but question his crippled view on key social issues and global dynamics. He seems more of an idiot savant.