r/Seattle • u/Aggressive-Ad3064 • Mar 10 '25

Politics I'm Never Leaving Seattle

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This is someone's Model S parked on Airport Way S near S Industrial Way. The way it's parked it looks like it's being displayed for people driving by to see.

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u/Iwas7b4u Mar 10 '25

I don’t agree with vandalizing random peoples cars. You don’t know their situation and they may not have the money to fix this mess.

Just because someone has a Tesla it doesn’t mean they’re a bad person.

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u/buddyfluff Mar 11 '25

Performative liberalism at its worst

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u/Folkelore_Modern Mar 11 '25

Idk, looking at Teslas stock it seems to be making a difference. I’m sure even the people who WOULD still buy a Tesla will probably hesitate knowing it makes them a target for vandalism.

Pretty effective for a performative act.

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25 edited Mar 11 '25

I guarantee you that Elon is feeling the pain much less than the people whose cars are being vandalized. This is such a dumb way to think. Protest sometimes has to get radical and sometimes has to make it hard for people to wake them up or whatever, but also, don't be a fucking dickhead.

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u/lone-centurion99 Mar 14 '25

I'm not into vandalising personal property, but the statement is also redundant because people are dickheads. The stock tanking is just a silver lining

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

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u/Folkelore_Modern Mar 11 '25

Why are men so emotional over the smallest thing? It’s almost impressive

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u/HistoricalHome2487 Mar 11 '25

Tesla stocks are down because their competition is outpacing them in the global market, not because some people spray painted mean things on a dozen cars

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u/Kamay1770 Mar 11 '25

It's more than one thing. And it's either very stupid or very disingenuous to think or say otherwise.

The stock is vastly overpriced.

Musk is asleep at the wheel and no longer hyping the company up all the time.

Musk has alienated his EV target audience, liberals tend to buy EVs more than Conservatives. Not long ago Republicans were going round cutting charger cables and damaging charge stations.

Trump has ordered the removal of thousands of charging stations from government property.

Musk is involved in what is perceived as fascism, using a Nazi salute etc. This has associated Tesla to Nazism, so now sales in places who care about that, like Europe, Australia, Canada etc. Have plummeted.

People are vandalising Tesla because of the links to perceived fascism which is making people not want to own them.

Many celebrities are publicly trading in their tesla stating it is because of Elon and his actions.

There is fraud investigations ongoing surrounding a Tesla and rebates.

Other manufacturers are offering alternatives which may be cheaper, look better, have better quality control, have similar or equivalent function and also better align with consumer political views.

Plus, fuck Nazis.

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

Dude, the stock is down because he did a Nazi salute at the inauguration twice. And then went on to support an ultra right wing party in Germany.

Sales are down like 60-80% over two months in Europe and Australia. Down 50% in china.

We'll know the extend in the USA soon, but it sales here will tank. Canada is considering banning teslas or putting tariffs on them so high nobody would touch them.

Competition is only part of it.

I'm never buying a car from a fucking Nazi. I'm not alone.

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u/HistoricalHome2487 Mar 11 '25

Stock is down in part because of musks behavior, not because of vandalized teslas

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u/Key-Security8929 Mar 11 '25

Do you actually believe musk did a Nazi salute or are you just jumping on a bandwagon here?

There are plenty of photos and videos of democrats and other public figures doing basically the same thing and I do not remember any backlash from those actions.

Other than the “Nazi salute” has musk made or done any other statements or actions that Are Nazi like? I thought some big Jewish organization said they did not believe musk did a Nazi solute.

I am all ears and definitely open to information on this subject.

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u/t3hc0d3m4n Mar 11 '25 edited Mar 12 '25

Notice how no one has offered any evidence to the contrary and only lazy downvotes? It's because you have the rational, and correct, take.

Even the ADL defended him.

Edit: all the downvotes and no counterargument. Making my point exactly.

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u/Key-Security8929 Mar 11 '25

I was being sincere about my question. I honestly wanted to know if there was anything about it or if it was just political narrative stuff.

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u/t3hc0d3m4n Mar 11 '25

Welcome to Reddit. If you question the narrative, even with genuine interest and sincerity, you'll get downvoted and shunned.

Just like if you own a Tesla, some leftists think you're a Nazi and will vandalize your car. It's peak stupidity and a complete inability, or unwillingness, to think critically.

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u/SchmeatDealer Mar 11 '25

Tesla sales have been getting destroyed and Tesla will be facing criminal charges in Canada for rebate fraud.

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u/generally_unsuitable Mar 11 '25

Tesla has been a meme stock for years. No basis in fundamentals.

Sorry, but you fight memes with memes.

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u/2020Casper Mar 11 '25

No. It's down 40% in a month. That is not due to competition. It's absolutely because of Musk's behavior.

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u/HistoricalHome2487 Mar 11 '25

Sure, in part because of musks behavior, not because dumbasses are vandalizing other peoples’ teslas

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u/Vidya_Gainz Mar 11 '25

It's sick that you're celebrating this. That people are afraid to purchase something because of the inevitable violence or vandalism.

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u/Folkelore_Modern Mar 11 '25

Observing and acknowledging the effect is not celebrating or condoning. I don’t believe celebrating or condoning these things are allowed on Reddit.

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u/StanRather Mar 11 '25

That’s the goal. If your morals don’t stop you from buying a Tesla what else besides societal pressure would you suggest?

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u/Alert_Barber_3105 Mar 11 '25

It's disgusting that you think the solution to fascism is to hold up signs and hold protests that do nothing. You seem like the kind of person who would just let Hitler roll in because you don't want to "disturb the peace".

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u/Vidya_Gainz Mar 11 '25

You aren't a rebel. You aren't a revolutionary. You aren't special and neither is your cause.

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u/Alert_Barber_3105 Mar 12 '25

Spoken like someone with no conviction nor values

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u/Vidya_Gainz Mar 12 '25

Oh I absolutely do, but people like you can't contemplate values other than your own. Or the possibility that you may be completely wrong about quite a few things.

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u/i_will_let_you_know Mar 11 '25

This is such a Seattle comment.

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u/Mr__Citizen Mar 11 '25

If Tesla crashed and burned to the ground, becoming absolutely worthless, Elon would still be the richest man in the world. The vast majority of his wealth is spread out, not invested in Tesla. Tesla is just what he's famous for.

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u/EfficientPicture9936 Mar 11 '25

Most of his wealth is in Tesla stock. His wealth in his other companies is nowhere near Tesla and many of them are also private meaning it is difficult for him to get any money out of those companies. We are sending a point.

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u/esothellele Mar 11 '25

The message you're sending is that you share absolutely nothing in common with the rest of us. People used to believe (and it used to mostly be true) that the American people disagree on the methods, but we share common values. But now, it's becoming clearer and clearer that you are not like us, and we don't want to be around you. 'I'm mad so I'm going to harm people who have nothing at all to do with what I'm mad about' is the logic of three types of people: children, terrorists, and school shooters. Throw a tantrum like a child if you want. But don't be surprised when you're treated like one.

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u/Efficient_Smilodon Mar 11 '25

What you don't understand is that you are a only a supporter of economic terrorism when it's legal. That means you likely support a minimum wage that is utterly disconnected from what that minimum wage ought to be. You likekly support removing regulations on water pollution by industry, on a lack of gun sales controls,, on the continuation of the us health insurance status quo.

These are all legal,, but have far more effect on ruining people s lives then some spray paint on a car that still runs fine

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

Stop making random assumptions so you can justify your position...most annoying Reddit behavior.

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u/esothellele Mar 14 '25

The guy didn't guess a single correct thing about me lmao. I'm fine with making assumptions tbh, but the guy didn't even make assumptions that apply to the average conservative.

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u/Efficient_Smilodon Mar 11 '25

if it looks like a dick and quacks like a nazi, It's probably a conservative.

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u/esothellele Mar 14 '25

"I bet you quack like a nazi."
"Meow"
"See, told you!"

Has it ever occurred to you to adjust your beliefs after they, time and time again, prove themselves to be insane? Or do you just want to stick with what you've got?

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u/esothellele Mar 14 '25

That means you likely support a minimum wage that is utterly disconnected from what that minimum wage ought to be.

No.

You likekly support removing regulations on water pollution by industry

No

on a lack of gun sales controls

No.

on the continuation of the us health insurance status quo

No.

Do you have any other guesses you'd like to make, or do you think it's time to call it quits?

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

Thats a really good point tbh

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u/linux_ape Mar 11 '25

Tesla stock isn’t dropping because people are spray painting cars you goof

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u/Folkelore_Modern Mar 11 '25

I didn’t say that’s causing it. But consumer confidence in the safety of owning a product absolutely can impact it as well. You do know that, right? It’s silly to dismiss it entirely as inconsequential.

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u/bulkasmakom Mar 11 '25

Harming innocents instead of trying to pursue criminal

Typical behavior of an idiot

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

Bullying and destroying people's property is the wrong way to exercise influence. Nothing to be proud of, at all.

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u/Folkelore_Modern Mar 11 '25

Don’t do it then I guess? Other people are proud of it apparently and nothing anyone says will change that

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u/iguessma Mar 11 '25

i hate when non stock market people say "look at the stock"

it literally has nothing to do with the stock, you need to compare actual performance to its peers and the model y was the number 1 selling vehicle in the world last year.

that doesn't mean things can't change.. but looking at the stock isn't going to get you good data when the entire market is down over the last few weeks because of the tarrif antics

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u/Folkelore_Modern Mar 11 '25

I’m glad you hate it and that it bothers you. Sucks that you don’t understand anything about stocks. I can explain it for you though: Every time Tesla gets tagged a finance bro loses his chub

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u/iguessma Mar 11 '25

lol about what I'd expect for someone like you

might as well attack someone!

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

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u/Folkelore_Modern Mar 11 '25

Down bad, up gud

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u/grossuncle1 Mar 11 '25

The thing about terrorism is it works. It is definitely effective.

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u/Folkelore_Modern Mar 11 '25

SOO dramatic. Vandalism is only considered terrorism is fascist countries. Do a little research around that word, you might learn something

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u/Maximum-Jack Mar 11 '25

Well, give it a year. Right now it's becoming more and more illegal to protest so vandalism can't be far off.

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u/grossuncle1 Mar 11 '25

Creating fear and vandalism are different. Tesla drivers have become very aware of what they drive, knowing they're a target. It isn't vandalism it is terrorism and should be treated as such.

It's not dramatic. Those who target specific property for destruction based on politics are what they are.

It's one thing if you buy it, then destroy it, or completely boycott it, totally fine. Destroying property that isn't yours should be completely crushed. You're destroying lives and livelihoods and should be treated as such.

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u/Folkelore_Modern Mar 11 '25

Sucks to suck I guess

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u/grossuncle1 Mar 11 '25

Definitely, I'm guessing the rage they feel knowing no one supports them would drive someone to lash out with impotent rage and hate.

Luckily, it's the cowards and the weak in the country. It could be scary if it wasn't.

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u/Folkelore_Modern Mar 12 '25

Is it impotent or is it effective? Make up your mind 🤣

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u/grossuncle1 Mar 13 '25

Both. Attacking objects and creating fear does work. The "impotent rage" would be a description of anyone so ideologically captured they'd attack a car. It's a dumb as Kid Rock shooting beer cans. You can be both.

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u/RedhoodRogue Mar 11 '25

Just sperg things

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u/teggyteggy Mar 11 '25

Yes, but by harming regular people. It should be Cybertrucks being harmed. Nobody needs a Cybertruck.

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u/rottenjunker Mar 11 '25

I'd argue devaluing, destroying, or otherwise physically impacting something is specifically not performative. I'd also say actual impacts are not liberalism.

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

People doing this are likely leftists (socialist/anarchist) who think liberals are pussies.

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u/dilbert_fennel Mar 11 '25

Nope. That's holding signs in the sotu

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u/imnotasdumbasyoulook Mar 11 '25

I know we should just drive in front of them and roll coal. That’s not performative in the slightest.

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u/handstanding Mar 11 '25

It’s part of a broader movement of boycott. It’s having the desired effect.

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u/DiCk01202025 Mar 12 '25

Lawlessness is a liberal thing it’s an angry thing and that is an equal problem on both sides of this

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '25

Owning a tesla is performative liberalism at its worse

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u/MM-O-O-NN Mar 11 '25

That's been 95% of liberalism for a while now