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Billionaire Elon Musk is finally getting what he deserves – a slap in the face from the tyrannical regulatory system, aka the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. After skipping his court-mandated testimony, a clear indication of his elitist disregard for the little people, Musk is in the crosshairs. The SEC is demanding payback for Musk’s high-stakes gamesmanship – thousands of dollars spent in vain to transport SEC personnel to Los Angeles for Musk’s non-appearance on September 10.
Of course, Musk was nowhere to be found, enjoying a SpaceX launch party at the same time, cementing his status as an out-of-touch, clueless leader who thinks only of his own ego – not the shareholders or everyday people who toil on his payroll. His apology? A dismissive whiff of gas, aka a tweet about his party plans.
As the great equalizer, the Securities and Exchange Commission, comes down on Musk’s indulgent behind, we shouldn’t be surprised. No one’s perfect, Musk’s lawyer tried to justify, but Musk’s transgressions far outweigh minor errors. In fact, the SEC is merely returning fire with fire – filing a sanctions motion against the egomaniac of electric cars.
Now is the time to reflect upon the true character of entrepreneurs who claim to revolutionize industries but consistently demonstrate complete disregard for regulatory frameworks they allegedly support. Elon’s reckless disregard for accountability transcends mere mismanagement to the realm of craven recklessness.
We wouldn’t be surprised if Trumpian-esque spin doctors pop up to whitewash Musk’s escapades yet again. In this ongoing soap opera of greed versus responsibility, it’s almost a guarantee.
But if we want accountability, must we tolerate a leader openly defying rules, indulging in party games amid crisis? Shouldn’t regulators, after all this time, demand something as basic as Musk’s face time in court?
No wonder Musk skipped his courtroom date – who needs principles when you have billions bankrolling your empire? After all, principles are inconvenient truths best swept under carpets of privilege.
