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MushyHeirloom
06/15/09

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I still love New Hampshire.
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something_unique_and_descriptive
06/15/09

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Why is gas in central Washington, where there is no emissions testing more than in King County?
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sos10
06/15/09

In reply to Tesla CEO Elon Musk Wants $10 Gas, To Build A Kabillion Cars
As if his words are more bizar than the words pronounced by the ex GM managers...
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Iron-Balls Minardi
06/15/09

@sos10: The worst GM manager ever has put more rubber on the road than Mr. Musk.
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sos10
06/15/09

@Iron-Balls McGinty: You got that wrong, the worst GM manager lost way more money and diminished car sales more than mr. Musk.
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mdensch
06/15/09

In reply to Tesla CEO Elon Musk Wants $10 Gas, To Build A Kabillion Cars
So if he wants to buy a used car factory, why doesn't he just go do it. There are plenty of them for sale. What's stopping him??
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Flathead Smith
06/15/09

@mdensch: Capital.

Most folks that have the capital probably see him for the shyster he is, but who knows maybe he'll get some bailout cash somehow.
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Mad_Science
06/15/09

@Flathead Smith: I don't think he's a shyster in the "I'm here to dupe you and take your money" kind of way.

It think he's really dedicated to making this work...but like the article jokingly points out, "leaves the details to others".
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mytdawg
06/15/09

@mdensch: There is no shortage of idle auto plants. I can point a few of them out on my way home tonight...
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Armand
06/15/09

@Mad_Science: He's just a less-funny version of Michael Scott.
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Mad_Science
06/15/09

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I hate it when people operate under the belief that The Clever Idea or the Vision is the most important part. It's the execution that matters.

For every Clever Idea that makes it, there are countless others dead on the side of the road due to failed execution.

Meanwhile, tons of businesses chug along, happy and profitable because they perfectly execute unglamorous products or services.
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pauljones
06/15/09

@Mad_Science: And thus Toyota was born.
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Mad_Science
06/15/09

@pauljones: And survives while other perish.

Execution and innovation aren't mutually exclusive, but it must be recognized that one gates the other. Start with something easy, get profitable, then worry about shifting paradigms.

(Pardon my rant, I currently toil as an engineer in a company with a CEO who fancies himself a visionary, but is completely incompetent when it comes to actually running a company).
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Iron-Balls Minardi
06/15/09

@Mad_Science: Well said.
Of course this is a country that convinces every child that they are a special little flower just by the nature of glory of who they are; so I just see more of his type coming.
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Mad_Science
06/15/09

@Iron-Balls McGinty: You realize he wasn't raised here, right?
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pauljones
06/15/09

@Mad_Science: I blame Canada and South Africa.
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.357
06/15/09

@Mad_Science: Is Michael Scott your CEO?
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SirNotAppearing
06/15/09

In reply to Tesla CEO Elon Musk Wants $10 Gas, To Build A Kabillion Cars
From Wikipedia: Musk is the name originally given to a substance with a penetrating odor obtained from a gland of the male musk deer, which is situated between its stomach and genitals.

You sir, were named after the stink of an ungulate's happy trail.
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Bullitt417
06/15/09

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Someone please slap this man back to reality. How can you buy a car plant with now money?
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Franzouse
06/15/09

@Bullitt417: Is "now money" a typo or are you concerned by inflation?
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leavethegun-takethecannoli
06/15/09

@Bullitt417: Apparently there is a long line, and since you didn't know about it, you'll probably end up being somewhere near the back.
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SirNotAppearing
06/15/09

In reply to Tesla CEO Elon Musk Wants $10 Gas, To Build A Kabillion Cars
CAPTION CONTEST:
"I think I look like Obama when I stand like this."
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Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. .
06/15/09

@SirNotAppearing: "If I point my chin this way, it gives a softer hue to my eyes."
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Franzouse
06/15/09

In reply to Tesla CEO Elon Musk Wants $10 Gas, To Build A Kabillion Cars
Frankly, if I'm going to listen to some dreamer's idea for a car company, I can think of a much better place to go:

[jalopnik.com]
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pauljones
06/15/09

In reply to Tesla CEO Elon Musk Wants $10 Gas, To Build A Kabillion Cars
Driving that train, high on cocaine,

Casey jones is ready, watch your speed.

Trouble ahead, trouble behind,

And you know that notion just crossed my mind.

This old engine makes it on time,

Leaves central station bout a quarter to nine,

Hits river junction at seventeen to,

At a quarter to ten you know its travlin again.

Driving that train, high on cocaine,

Casey jones is ready, watch your speed.

Trouble ahead, trouble behind,

And you know that notion just crossed my mind.

Trouble ahead, lady in red,

Take my advice youd be better off dead.

Switchmans sleeping, train hundred and two is

On the wrong track and headed for you.

Driving that train, high on cocaine,

Casey jones is ready, watch your speed.

Trouble ahead, trouble behind,

And you know that notion just crossed my mind.

Trouble with you is the trouble with me,

Got two good eyes but you still dont see.

Come round the bend, you know its the end,

The fireman screams and the engine just gleams...
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My X-type is too a real Jaguar
06/15/09

@pauljones:

Well they gave him his orders at Monroe, Virginia,

Said: "Steve, you're way behind time,

"This is not 38, this is Ol' 97,

"Put her into Spencer on time."

Then he turned around and said to his black, greasy fireman,

"Shovel on a little more coal.

"And when we cross that White Oak mountain,

"Watch Ol' '97 roll."

And then a telegram come from Washington station,

This is how it read:

"Oh that brave engineer that run ol 97,

"Is lyin in old Danville dead."

'Cos he was going down a grade making 90 miles an hour,

The whistle broke into a scream.

He was found in the wreck with his hand on the throttle,

Scalded to death by the steam.

(Sorry it just seems to go along with Casey Jones)
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pauljones
06/15/09

@My X-type is too a real Jaguar: @pj134:

Actually, the symbolism I was going for was that Elon Musk is Casey Jones, Tesla is the train, Lady in Red is Justene Musk, and cocaine stars as cocaine.

But both songs do tie in quite nicely to Casey Jones, though.
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.357
06/15/09

@pauljones: cocaine stars as cocaine. You forgot Al Pacino as Tony Montana.
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tekamul
06/15/09

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For starters, I'd like an F430. Then a garage full of Italian motorcycles. And a mansion full of Italian models.

I guess what I'm saying is, I'd like the Italian trifecta.

Elan, I'm sure you and I will be getting our wishes on the same day. Probably by June 31st, no later.
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mikedrawcar
06/15/09

@tekamul: I agree, but what does this have to do w/ French patriotic spirit?
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tekamul
06/15/09

@mikedrawcar: Patriotic? I'm more concerned with his distorted sense of entitlement.
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mikedrawcar
06/15/09

@tekamul: it was a jab at your spelling error- Elan (should be Elon- he's Jewish) :D
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BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ
06/15/09

@tekamul: Be sure to have some fire extinguishers nearby.
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pj134
06/15/09

In reply to Tesla CEO Elon Musk Wants $10 Gas, To Build A Kabillion Cars
1. Say you want to buy a formerly big 3 factory
2. Say you want to build 100,000 cars for the people
3. ??????
4. PROFIT!
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Dhillaz 2.0
06/15/09

@pj134: Who was the last guy who wanted to build a car for the people?

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pj134
06/15/09

@Dhillaz hammers stakes through heart-clicks: So is it Elon Hitler or Adolf Musk?
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Scandinavian Flick
06/15/09

@Dhillaz hammers stakes through heart-clicks: Valid, but that car was succesful, and still is.

So was the first guy who wanted to build a car for the people:

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Ray Wert
06/15/09

@pj134: Wow. An Israeli being mistaken for Adolf Hitler. There's just SO much wrong with where this conversation has gone.
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pauljones
06/15/09

@Ray Wert:@pj134: Alrighty then...change of topic:

Is it just me, or does Elon Musk's hair do possess remnants of the do championed by Preston Tucker:

At least DeLorean had a little more character to with his cocaine.
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leavethegun-takethecannoli
06/15/09

@Ray Wert: And isn't there some Henry Ford/Hitler connection as well?
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.357
06/15/09

@Dhillaz hammers stakes through heart-clicks: Why are you putting up pictures of Ronald McDonald?
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leavethegun-takethecannoli
06/15/09

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Leave his chin up like that-

I'd like to come running in with a haymaker from my shoelaces.
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.357
06/15/09

@leavethegun-takethecannoli: My Adidas!
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Bentoboxx, My Tank is full of it
06/15/09

In reply to The United States Map Of Higher Gas Prices
Funny how gas is cheaper in the middle of the desert than in California!
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Maymar
06/15/09

In reply to The United States Map Of Higher Gas Prices
Around here, gas is sitting around a dollar a litre (about $3.40 US per gallon if I've figured it out right) - makes me happy I've got a shortish commute and a smallish car.
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