Democracy’s Demise? Musk a Trillionaire

  OPINION and ANALYSIS Several sources have reported that Elon Musk is now a trillionaire. Considering he reached the $500 billion dollar plateau less than one year ago, this means that the man who was already the richest man on earth, has gained an additional $500 in wealth in less than a year.  This represents Read More …

MUSK: Asset or Threat to US?

  ANALYSIS and OPINION: Through the merger of two of his companies Elon Musk’s estimated net worth is now around $800 billion.   Given the vasteness and strategic nature of entire business portfolio is Musk a vital asset necessary to defense of the United States, or is he a threat to it? There’s no question that Read More …

Democracy Further Imperiled: Musk’s New Bonus

ANALYSIS AND OPINION Tesla shareholders have just awarded Musk another bonus the value of which appears to range anywhere from $23 to $29 billion.  This is probably in lieu of  the original $50 billion bonus which has run into legal trouble in Delaware.  Is democracy further threatened?  Are oligopoly and/or dictatorship here?  Or just on Read More …