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BumRushDaShow

(149,980 posts)
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 05:07 PM Yesterday

Democrats Go After Humiliated Musk With Salute Attack Ad

Source: Daily Beast

Published Apr. 2 2025 11:45AM EDT


Democrats are doubling down on attacks targeting Elon Musk by resurrecting his evocative straight-arm salute in an ad set for release in battleground states across the U.S.

The move comes after Musk’s humiliating attempt to win over voters in Wisconsin ended with a damning state Supreme Court defeat for conservative Brad Schimel.

The ad zeroes in on Musk’s feud with Senator Mark Kelly. The DOGE billionaire branded the retired astronaut and Navy vet a “traitor” after the lawmaker said the U.S. should “stand with Ukraine.”

The digital ad from 314 Action–a progressive advocacy group dedicated to getting Democrats with a scientific background elected–pays tribute to Kelly before complaining that Musk had taken “billions in federal funds” and was firing “thousands of our veterans.” “It’s time to fire Elon Musk,” the ad concludes, showing footage of Musk making his controversial salute at Donald Trump’s inauguration rally.

Read more: https://www.thedailybeast.com/democrats-go-after-humiliated-elon-musk-with-salute-attack-ad/



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Democrats Go After Humiliated Musk With Salute Attack Ad (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP
Powerful hannah Yesterday #1
Great. enough Yesterday #2
TY & Dems for Action! Mump's hand picked Cha Yesterday #3
A great meme would be his nazi salute extending to the upper left, unblock Yesterday #4
This message was self-deleted by its author HoldenTheDemocrat Yesterday #5
Holding Musk Accountable: Protecting Veterans and Public Funds HoldenTheDemocrat Yesterday #6
Fire him? SergeStorms 23 hrs ago #7
That's so good.. I just wish ads like that FoxNewsSucks 23 hrs ago #8
AGREED we hate Elon Musk, but... FoggyLake 22 hrs ago #9
Right and it will be easy for them to get rid of him sunnybrook 18 hrs ago #26
Not mutually exclusive Bluetus 16 hrs ago #29
That is a dayum good ad. sheshe2 22 hrs ago #10
I love the wedding picture included!! BumRushDaShow 22 hrs ago #11
They are a beautiful couple. sheshe2 22 hrs ago #14
Sweet couple! calimary 22 hrs ago #15
Yes they are, calimary.❤ sheshe2 22 hrs ago #18
I found the Vogue article that originally had the pic BumRushDaShow 22 hrs ago #16
That's where I got the picture. sheshe2 21 hrs ago #19
I had to find a version on another site BumRushDaShow 21 hrs ago #20
Maybe the article I saw was from Vogue and not Huff. sheshe2 21 hrs ago #21
Yup your link was from Vogue BumRushDaShow 21 hrs ago #22
Well, wherever it came from, I LOVE it! calimary 20 hrs ago #24
What a great ad! red dog 1 22 hrs ago #12
Oh...well done! electric_blue68 22 hrs ago #13
I'm glad they put Gaby in there. NBachers 22 hrs ago #17
All I can say about this is "MORE, PLEASE!" calimary 20 hrs ago #23
"It's time to fire Elon Musk" LudwigPastorius 19 hrs ago #25
Not on any ballot in 50 states vapor2 18 hrs ago #27
"Evocative straight-arm salute..." regnaD kciN 18 hrs ago #28
You shouldn't hit a man when he's down. Hassin Bin Sober 16 hrs ago #30
Kelly is a real astronaut Wild blueberry 6 hrs ago #31
That POS wants to rape taxpayers with a supposed manned mission to Mars Bengus81 6 hrs ago #32
Here we go with the "humiliated" nonsense.... live love laugh 5 hrs ago #33
I like the term applied to RW loons every once in awhile BumRushDaShow 5 hrs ago #34
LOL LetMyPeopleVote 2 hrs ago #35
Excellent ad. That Nazi salute should be posted everywhere. Martin68 2 hrs ago #36

Cha

(309,198 posts)
3. TY & Dems for Action! Mump's hand picked
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 05:35 PM
Yesterday

choice, Brad Schimel, Lost by 10 points in Wisconsin! No matter how much money was being thrown around.

unblock

(54,905 posts)
4. A great meme would be his nazi salute extending to the upper left,
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 05:38 PM
Yesterday

with superimposed TSLA stock chart from December to March walking down his arm from fingers to shoulder.

Response to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

6. Holding Musk Accountable: Protecting Veterans and Public Funds
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 05:55 PM
Yesterday

This ad campaign by 314 Action is a necessary and powerful response to Elon Musk's actions and rhetoric. We must hold him accountable, especially given his influence and the damage he's inflicted on our public institutions.

The ad's focus on Musk's treatment of Senator Mark Kelly is particularly relevant. Musk's branding of a decorated veteran and public servant as a "traitor" is not only disrespectful but also deeply concerning. It demonstrates a blatant disregard for the sacrifices made by those who serve our country.

Furthermore, the ad rightly highlights the hypocrisy of Musk receiving "billions in federal funds" while simultaneously firing "thousands of our veterans." According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans face disproportionately high rates of unemployment and underemployment. The claim that Musk is terminating the employment of veterans after receiving substantial taxpayer dollars is a direct attack on those who have served our nation.

The Democratic Party platform emphasizes the importance of supporting our veterans and ensuring that taxpayer funds are used responsibly. The ad's message aligns perfectly with these values. We cannot allow individuals like Musk to exploit public resources while undermining the well-being of our veterans.

The inclusion of the footage of Musk's controversial salute at Trump's inauguration rally is a powerful visual reminder of his alignment with extremist ideologies. It underscores the danger of allowing individuals with such views to hold positions of influence.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race was a clear rejection of Musk's influence, and this ad campaign aims to capitalize on that momentum. We need to amplify the message that his actions are unacceptable and that we will not tolerate the exploitation of public funds or the mistreatment of our veterans.

This ad is a necessary step towards holding Musk accountable and protecting the values that we hold dear. We must continue to expose his actions and ensure that he is not allowed to undermine our democracy or harm our veterans.

SergeStorms

(19,538 posts)
7. Fire him?
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 06:02 PM
23 hrs ago

He was never hired. He bought the job. Trump sold indulgences and Mush ponied up over a quarter billion for the massage of his monstrous ego.

Tesla shareholders will bring Mush back to earth.

FoggyLake

(222 posts)
9. AGREED we hate Elon Musk, but...
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 07:04 PM
22 hrs ago

Donald Trump brought him here and gave him the keys to our government and let him do whatever he wants (enrich himself at our expense) with zero oversight. Only he can stop this madness but chooses not to. Place blame where it belongs.

sunnybrook

(1,256 posts)
26. Right and it will be easy for them to get rid of him
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 11:01 PM
18 hrs ago

Campaigns directed at him might not be long term productive

Bluetus

(866 posts)
29. Not mutually exclusive
Thu Apr 3, 2025, 01:03 AM
16 hrs ago

Musk has created a special place in hell for himself in the minds of most Americans. And Americans are quite righteously in an "Eat The Billionaires" frame of mind. It is smart to go directly after Musk. And even if Trump claims to separate from him, make Trump carry that baggage for the next 4 years.

There are millions of Americans who will not respond well to attacks on Trump, but Musk is absolutely loathsome in every respect. So we can get to Trump through Musk -- or the ghost of Musk as the case may be.

And regarding the scenario where Trump tries to throw Musk under the bus. just ignore that and keep on hammering Musk + Trump. Look at the mileage the Republicans are still getting out of Soros, who has been a relatively small player the past decade.

BumRushDaShow

(149,980 posts)
20. I had to find a version on another site
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 08:06 PM
21 hrs ago

"Today" had it (didn't work), "The Guardian" had it (also didn't work). But I found it on "Huff Post" and that one did work (with an image link copy from their article)!

BumRushDaShow

(149,980 posts)
22. Yup your link was from Vogue
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 08:37 PM
21 hrs ago

but I wanted to put that pic in because it really exhibits that deep bond between the two of them.

calimary

(85,674 posts)
24. Well, wherever it came from, I LOVE it!
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 09:23 PM
20 hrs ago

What a great photo! You can just SEE the love between them. REALLY reinvigorating!

vapor2

(2,012 posts)
27. Not on any ballot in 50 states
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 11:38 PM
18 hrs ago

Has NOT produced receipts for any govt fraud/waste. Gutting health agencies, Veterans, social security. Anyone know what the fuck he really does? Or where the "savings' is going? Asking for a friend

Bengus81

(8,527 posts)
32. That POS wants to rape taxpayers with a supposed manned mission to Mars
Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:33 AM
6 hrs ago

It's not going to happen but Musk will make billions through NASA which is taxpayer funded.

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