Comment Comment by cryptica >> The government chose to take on the riskGovernment officials didn't risk anything, they risked other people's money (tax payers). That's literally the meaning of "socializing the risk."It was certainly his choice to apply for government aid and to use his exposure in the media to give himself leverage over politicians.It's fine to think well of Musk but to suggest that it's all perfect and fair game is extremely misleading.Him and the rest of the Paypal mafia have been hoarding attention in the media for decades... Hoarding opportunities. parent cryptica 5 years ago
Government officials didn't risk anything, they risked other people's money (tax payers). That's literally the meaning of "socializing the risk."
It was certainly his choice to apply for government aid and to use his exposure in the media to give himself leverage over politicians.
It's fine to think well of Musk but to suggest that it's all perfect and fair game is extremely misleading.
Him and the rest of the Paypal mafia have been hoarding attention in the media for decades... Hoarding opportunities.