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6. Holding Musk Accountable: Protecting Veterans and Public Funds
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 04:55 PM
Apr 2025

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.

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Powerful hannah Apr 2025 #1
Great. enough Apr 2025 #2
TY & Dems for Action! Mump's hand picked Cha Apr 2025 #3
A great meme would be his nazi salute extending to the upper left, unblock Apr 2025 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author HoldenTheDemocrat Apr 2025 #5
Holding Musk Accountable: Protecting Veterans and Public Funds HoldenTheDemocrat Apr 2025 #6
Fire him? SergeStorms Apr 2025 #7
That's so good.. I just wish ads like that FoxNewsSucks Apr 2025 #8
AGREED we hate Elon Musk, but... FoggyLake Apr 2025 #9
Right and it will be easy for them to get rid of him sunnybrook Apr 2025 #26
Not mutually exclusive Bluetus Apr 2025 #29
That is a dayum good ad. sheshe2 Apr 2025 #10
I love the wedding picture included!! BumRushDaShow Apr 2025 #11
They are a beautiful couple. sheshe2 Apr 2025 #14
Sweet couple! calimary Apr 2025 #15
Yes they are, calimary.❤ sheshe2 Apr 2025 #18
I found the Vogue article that originally had the pic BumRushDaShow Apr 2025 #16
That's where I got the picture. sheshe2 Apr 2025 #19
I had to find a version on another site BumRushDaShow Apr 2025 #20
Maybe the article I saw was from Vogue and not Huff. sheshe2 Apr 2025 #21
Yup your link was from Vogue BumRushDaShow Apr 2025 #22
Well, wherever it came from, I LOVE it! calimary Apr 2025 #24
What a great ad! red dog 1 Apr 2025 #12
Oh...well done! electric_blue68 Apr 2025 #13
I'm glad they put Gaby in there. NBachers Apr 2025 #17
All I can say about this is "MORE, PLEASE!" calimary Apr 2025 #23
"It's time to fire Elon Musk" LudwigPastorius Apr 2025 #25
Not on any ballot in 50 states vapor2 Apr 2025 #27
"Evocative straight-arm salute..." regnaD kciN Apr 2025 #28
You shouldn't hit a man when he's down. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2025 #30
Kelly is a real astronaut Wild blueberry Apr 2025 #31
That POS wants to rape taxpayers with a supposed manned mission to Mars Bengus81 Apr 2025 #32
Here we go with the "humiliated" nonsense.... live love laugh Apr 2025 #33
I like the term applied to RW loons every once in awhile BumRushDaShow Apr 2025 #34
LOL LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #35
Excellent ad. That Nazi salute should be posted everywhere. Martin68 Apr 2025 #36
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