I don’t plan to vandalize private property. Pointing out what is the intended effect.

And regardless of political ideology what is happening to Tesla or any other brand receiving the same vitrol deters me from plans to buy them. Basically it’s radioactive to “we don’t like to talk about politics” crowd. Which is the average buyer.

Future sales is what increases stock. Including perceived future sales. Big example now is BYD and how stock has risen in anticipation of countries not being able to keep them out forever while ramping up production alongside improved battery tech.

There’s a big reason why most companies are incredibly protective of their brand image and traditionally have CEOs keep as much of a blank slate as possible. Most companies pivot towards being faceless with a replaceable CEO as opposed making the CEO their mascot for this reason. It can lead to a huge target on them if things go sour.

I do not understand how damaging my car is supposed to help your cause.

The fear you have for your car purchase is the point.

It’s not about changing ideologies or convincing people to change their politics or protecting owners who feel they are on the right side and should be spared.

It’s about having future buyers have to weigh whether the risk of vandalism, negative affiliations assumed of them, and insurance increases is worth buying the brand.

Unfortunate, but actions that result in indiscriminate collateral damage is what tends to actually have the intended impact. Which in this case seems to be to taint the Tesla brand as a risky one.

Maybe he is a strong nationalist. Just happens to be a Russian one doing his best to turn allies into enemies.

My fondness for the new trilogy has not improved over time as it did for the prequels. Revenge of the Sith is my favorite.

With internet archive head quarters being in the US what would happen if the administration went after them? Would people from other countries be able to keep the project going?