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MineralMan

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2. Of course we do. The car was a publicity stunt.

Reply to LonePirate (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 7, 2018, 12:10 PM

Feb 2018

Now, the launch vehicle was an excellent idea, and performed very well. I have no problem with Musk being involved with space exploration. In fact, I think it's a wonderful idea.

This post is about our penchant for suggesting that everyone who does something very well should be a presidential candidate.

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Elon Musk Launches Car Successfully - Let's Elect Him President! [View all] MineralMan Feb 2018 OP

We regularly launch payloads larger than cars. Thats not a big deal. LonePirate Feb 2018 #1

Of course we do. The car was a publicity stunt. MineralMan Feb 2018 #2

He can't be you know. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2018 #3

I detailed that in the post, which see... MineralMan Feb 2018 #4

I will blame flu wasted brain for that one. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2018 #6

There is no debate: It was innovative BannonsLiver Feb 2018 #5

Yes, but it has nothing to do with being POTUS, does it? MineralMan Feb 2018 #7

Who said it did? BannonsLiver Feb 2018 #8

My mistake. I though you were replying to the OP. MineralMan Feb 2018 #16

So you're not going to vote for the greatest rocket scientist since von Braun? dalton99a Feb 2018 #9

Well, since he can't run, we don't have to deal with that, fortunately. MineralMan Feb 2018 #11

We seem to constantly go through a succession of "annointed saviors" Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2018 #10

Yes, we do. We saw the same phenomenon in 2016. MineralMan Feb 2018 #12

"Instant fame" isn't and shouldn't be a reason to elect somebody POTUS Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2018 #14

Exactly! But every time someone does something spectacular, MineralMan Feb 2018 #15

I wholeheartedly agree Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2018 #17

Wrong site, dude. I've seen Obama's kids' presidencies outlined on DU. nt Dreamer Tatum Feb 2018 #13