Why are republicans doing this?

trendlover · May 16, 2013

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/04/02/elon-musk-tesla-lease/2047863/
Billionaire Elon Musk says he's personally going to guarantee a buyback value for his Tesla electric cars under a newfangled payment arrangement -- even if his company were to go out of business
Tesla CEO Musk unveiled the new financing plan Tuesday in an effort to make Tesla Motors' pricey electric cars a bit more affordable. In the twist that makes the deal special, Musk will personally fork over the percentage difference between a Tesla Model S sedan depreciation at the end of three years and the depreciation over that time of the benchmark to which it has been pegged, a Mercedes-Benz S Class sedan. And he's putting his fortune behind it.

"Even if Tesla is unable to honor it, I will personally do so. That's what I mean by putting my money where my mouth is," said Musk in a conference call with reporters

gwb-trading · May 16, 2013

Quote from trendlover:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/04/02/elon-musk-tesla-lease/2047863/
Billionaire Elon Musk says he's personally going to guarantee a buyback value for his Tesla electric cars under a newfangled payment arrangement -- even if his company were to go out of business
Tesla CEO Musk unveiled the new financing plan Tuesday in an effort to make Tesla Motors' pricey electric cars a bit more affordable. In the twist that makes the deal special, Musk will personally fork over the percentage difference between a Tesla Model S sedan depreciation at the end of three years and the depreciation over that time of the benchmark to which it has been pegged, a Mercedes-Benz S Class sedan. And he's putting his fortune behind it.

"Even if Tesla is unable to honor it, I will personally do so. That's what I mean by putting my money where my mouth is," said Musk in a conference call with reporters

Are you aware historically how many very wealthy people lost their entire fortune in an automobile business. Are you aware of the many promises from failed car companies and their wealthy owners that were never upheld in the past.

Take any promises made by the owner of Tesla with a grain of salt.

Maverick74 · May 16, 2013

Quote from trendlover:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/04/02/elon-musk-tesla-lease/2047863/
Billionaire Elon Musk says he's personally going to guarantee a buyback value for his Tesla electric cars under a newfangled payment arrangement -- even if his company were to go out of business
Tesla CEO Musk unveiled the new financing plan Tuesday in an effort to make Tesla Motors' pricey electric cars a bit more affordable. In the twist that makes the deal special, Musk will personally fork over the percentage difference between a Tesla Model S sedan depreciation at the end of three years and the depreciation over that time of the benchmark to which it has been pegged, a Mercedes-Benz S Class sedan. And he's putting his fortune behind it.

"Even if Tesla is unable to honor it, I will personally do so. That's what I mean by putting my money where my mouth is," said Musk in a conference call with reporters

You are still barking down the wrong tree. I don't care who the government loans money to. God knows we have been financing dictators for decades. I do care when we subsidize private businesses. That is the government's way of pushing customers to a product or service of their choosing. And it's usually someone who is a donor! Trendlover, do you honestly not understand this.

Let me ask you this sweetness, do you have a problem with the government giving no bid contracts to Haliburton?

trendlover · May 16, 2013

Quote from gwb-trading:

Are you aware historically how many very wealthy people lost their entire fortune in an automobile business. Are you aware of the many promises from failed car companies and their wealthy owners that were never upheld in the past.

Take any promises made by the owner of Tesla with a grain of salt.

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No, I do not know that history.

This is the bet

"Musk will personally fork over the percentage difference between a Tesla Model S sedan depreciation at the end of three years and the depreciation over that time of the benchmark to which it has been pegged, a Mercedes-Benz S Class sedan."

trendlover · May 16, 2013

Maverick do you think wealthy people in the USA do not see the money of savings from the fuel expense in 3 years? Do you think this is their bet and hedge of 3 years?

Maverick74 · May 16, 2013

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Maverick do you think wealthy people in the USA do not see the money of savings from the fuel expense in 3 years? Do you think this is their bet and hedge of 3 years?

Then why do "rich" people need to get a subsidy that is paid for by hardworking middle class Americans? Think about this Trendlover. We are not talking about subsidizing cars for poor people (which I would also be against but would understand people for wanting to). We are talking about taking money from the poor and middle class and giving it to the rich! It's the very opposite of Robin Hood! Are you sure you have thought this through carefully? LOL.

Ricter · May 17, 2013

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Then why do "rich" people need to get a subsidy that is paid for by hardworking middle class Americans? Think about this Trendlover. We are not talking about subsidizing cars for poor people (which I would also be against but would understand people for wanting to). We are talking about taking money from the poor and middle class and giving it to the rich! It's the very opposite of Robin Hood! Are you sure you have thought this through carefully? LOL.

Because they're the job creators! Look at all the jobs they've created lately. We've got to let them have what they want.

trendlover · May 17, 2013

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Then why do "rich" people need to get a subsidy that is paid for by hardworking middle class Americans? Think about this Trendlover. We are not talking about subsidizing cars for poor people (which I would also be against but would understand people for wanting to). We are talking about taking money from the poor and middle class and giving it to the rich! It's the very opposite of Robin Hood! Are you sure you have thought this through carefully? LOL.

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I understand. In the big picture the goal is less air pollution from the cars. To have more electric cars. To change.

Maverick74 · May 17, 2013

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I understand. In the big picture the goal is less air pollution from the cars. To have more electric cars. To change.

Yeah and the big picture in Iraq was regime change and creating peace in the middle east. When are you guys going to wake up and realize the government is NEVER going to get the big picture right. Let them fix our potholes, enforce our laws, police our streets, protect our borders and call it a day. Jesus, if the government were a hedge fund it would have the worst track record known to man and you lefties would still be trying to invest.

Maverick74 · May 17, 2013

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Because they're the job creators! Look at all the jobs they've created lately. We've got to let them have what they want.

Ricter you need to learn the difference between a tax cut and a subsidy. Tax cuts go to EVERYONE. Subsidies go to cronies. Discuss that at your next weekly comrade meetup event.