Zerohedge: Elon Musk vs. The 'Woke' Establishment: A Media War

Summary

Elon Musk's dramatic shift from supporting Democrats to openly opposing the progressive establishment has ignited a fierce media backlash, with critics accusing him of everything from racism to genocide. This article argues that the progressive movement has fundamentally changed, revealing what it calls a "monstrous face" that Musk refused to embrace, particularly during the pandemic era. It highlights Musk's recent interview with The Economist, where he expressed exasperation with what he views as repetitive, biased questioning from journalists and "media disinformation agents." The piece criticizes outlets like Gizmodo for portraying Musk as "melting down" and claims this reaction is projection, as they struggle to admit media dishonesty. A significant point of contention is Musk's role in the shutdown of USAID, which the article contends was a "central funding hub for the spread of woke ideology and propaganda." It suggests that closing USAID has hindered far-left movements like Pride and transgender activism by cutting off their funding. Musk's stance on Dogecoin, where he asserted "ZERO died because of DOGE," is also discussed as a point of media attack. The article posits that progressives view individual success, like Musk's, as belonging to the collective movement and that his departure from their perceived "liberal plantation" makes him a target. It dismisses The Economist's self-description as "traditional liberals," labeling it a "globalist news platform" that promoted "anti-freedom policies" like mandatory vaccinations. The summary concludes that traditional liberalism in the media is dead, replaced by "woke authoritarianism," leading to a widespread lack of public trust in mainstream media.