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# Brad Templeton It's probably a mix of the two motivations.  If...

*December 13, 2022 — Comment Archer T. Ships replied to Micah Melnyk's comment.*

Brad Templeton It's probably a mix of the two motivations.  If Tesla's are objectively better cars, and people are buying them for that reason, then Musk's political/cultural activities won't affect sales.  To the extent that people buy them to impress their progressive friends, then Musk's refusal to kowtow to their political beliefs might hurt sales.