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Trump and Musk: A Game of Mutually Assured Destruction

posted 7 days ago by curiousMInd101 (4599)
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When Trump and Musk first aligned, many predicted their partnership wouldn’t last. The reasoning seemed obvious — two colossal egos, both notorious narcissists, were bound to clash eventually. A falling out seemed inevitable. But the situation is far more complex than a simple battle of personalities.

Trump and Musk have backed themselves into a corner, locked in a game theory scenario of Mutually Assured Destruction. If Musk were to turn against Trump, Trump could retaliate with devastating consequences — revoking government contracts, cutting off corporate subsidies, burying him in legal battles, and perhaps even deport him.

But the sword cuts both ways. If Trump were to go after Musk, Musk could dismantle him politically with frightening ease. A few tweaks to Twitter’s algorithm — amplifying damaging stories, manufacturing waves of outrage — could turn the MAGA movement against its own leader. For Trump, whose power rests almost entirely on the loyalty of his base, this would be a death blow.

For better or worse, they’re stuck with each other. And for better or worse, so are we all.

[–] Keelai (36157) 6 days ago

I'll predict that Trump will eventually turn on Musk when he has finished using him.

Trump is remaining silent for now because he's using Musk to dismantle the government from the Project 2025 playbook. It's going to be unpopular therefore Musk will be targeted for blame. Trump and Project 2025 goal is authoritarianism.

Trump is a cult leader. Musk can't hurt him. Trump will tell his mindless cult to stop using Twitter and incite death threats against him. Trump can also have the now compromised Department of Justice find charges against Musk leading to heavy fines and arrests. Trump can also end all government funding that Musk companies receive.

[–] curiousMInd101 (4599) 6 days ago

I believe this is Trump’s strategy as well — sit back, keep quiet, and let his ego take the hits for now, while Musk absorbs the blame when everything inevitably falls apart. In time, Trump will turn on him, and by then, it will be too late for Musk to counter. After all, Trump isn’t running for re-election; his sole objective is to implement his agenda and that of his base. Once that’s accomplished, he wins.
But still, like I said, for now, they are stuck with each other and so are we.

[–] Keelai (36157) 6 days ago

We agree for once. How did that happen? 🤔

[–] curiousMInd101 (4599) 6 days ago

We've agreed on more than a few issues, particularly because some of my positions — especially on economic matters — lean left. Our disagreements are more pronounced simply because I tend to focus on cultural issues, like race, where we undeniably disagree.

[–] SemiAnimus (3270) 6 days ago

Trump has the power in the sense of instantly impactful decisions but crossing Elon would have serious consequences for him, even more so the longer things continue in their current direction. Until Elon has been smeared, even now anything Trump said against him would undermine his own credibility because of the role Musk has in the Trump administration.

It's a fascinating dynamic for sure.

[–] HarlemEagle42 (18430) 5 days ago

Two narcissistic halfwits on a collision course with each other while running the federal government. Well done, MAGA.
To his well deserved credit, the OP saw it first before any of ya'll while fussing about da blacks.
So what's their excuse for not catching on? Did ya'll think you would be spared from the pain Trump was referring to?

[–] curiousMInd101 (4599) 5 days ago

I may be a racist and a fascist, but I’m not an idiot. I’m skeptical of politicians and oligarchic charlatans like Musk. While I support some of Trump’s policies — such as mass deportations and dismantling the national security state — I’m also wary of what else he might tear down, particularly programs and agencies that help the poor, the elderly, and the disabled, which, as a National Socialist, I fully support.

My political stance — National Socialism — combines left-wing economics with far-right cultural and social policies, meaning no politician truly represents me. As a result, I’m distrustful of both parties and don’t vote for either Republicans or Democrats. Because I’m not tied to any politician, I have no problem calling them out when they fail and giving credit when they get things right. That detachment allows me to remain objective and see things clearly.