Why protest at Tesla

Tl;Dr: Tesla is key to Elin’s wealth – reducing Tesla stock price is how you oppose an Oligarch

It’s hard to know which is worse: Trump’s chaos, or Elon’s very pointed effort to dismantle our government. To oppose Trump, call your senator and get out and March – there are laws and rules about how to do it, get on it.

But how do you oppose an Oligarch? Go for their wallet. And Tesla figures large in Elon’s wallet.

I have nothing against Tesla owners in principle, I discourage folks from shaming them. We should be encouraging electric vehicles, discouraging drivers is misguided – that money is already in Elon’s pocket.

But protesting Elon at a Tesla dealership? Absolutely yes. Every car not bought is a big problem for Tesla – it’s hugely over valued, so every time somebody buys a Rivian (or a Leaf) instead, it’s not just dollar for dollar against Tesla stock – it’s hugely multiplied.

So even though it may seem scary, or dumb, or ineffective get out there and do it. Not convinced? Read up on the 3.5% rule. Your voice matters if you use it.