Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.
This phrase doesn't really work if someone is trying to be malicious in the first place. I usually see it used when someone's intentions were good but they were just stupid about it. That's not really the case here
It's possible that Elon tried to do something malicious, and failed because of stupid choices. It's also true that the outcome also benefits him.
I will attribute it to malice regardless
That assumes all things are equal.
They rely on you repeating this adage to get away with this shit. It's too consistent. If he were actually stupid, he'd face negative consequences, which is something these folks very rarely have to do.
If you're rich enough you can just buy your way out of most consequences.
America™; as much freedom (and justice!) as you can afford.
Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.
This phrase doesn't really work if someone is trying to be malicious in the first place. I usually see it used when someone's intentions were good but they were just stupid about it. That's not really the case here
It's possible that Elon tried to do something malicious, and failed because of stupid choices. It's also true that the outcome also benefits him.
I will attribute it to malice regardless
That assumes all things are equal.
They rely on you repeating this adage to get away with this shit. It's too consistent. If he were actually stupid, he'd face negative consequences, which is something these folks very rarely have to do.
If you're rich enough you can just buy your way out of most consequences.
America™; as much freedom (and justice!) as you can afford.
Land of the Free*
^*some^ ^conditions^ ^apply^
That's you assuming all things are equal.