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[–] Euergetes@hexbear.net 82 points 4 days ago (3 children)

what kind of a ceo thinks that schmoozing diplomats is a waste of time? every one of them represents a potential government to scam. this musk guy doesnt seem very clever

[–] BanMeFromPosting@hexbear.net 81 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Musk is proof how much of an easy mode these guys are running on. He must infuriate them with how obvious he makes it.

[–] MLRL_Commie@hexbear.net 15 points 4 days ago

Yeah honestly it has changed my analysis to some extent. I think I overestimated the influence of these relationships between wealthy and diplomats/politicians. Turns out, the material force behind both was the strongest once again lol

[–] CloutAtlas@hexbear.net 40 points 4 days ago

Capitalism is so corrupt that a man with zero intellect, negative charisma and fumbling opportunities handed to him on a silver platter can fail upwards into being the richest man on earth.

[–] D61@hexbear.net 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

From Pedo-stein's standpoint, you don't go visit the diplomats begging for contracts... you wait for them to come begging you to take their money.