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Musk as Modern-Day Batman
- Elon Musk identifies with Batman, a brooding, wealthy vigilante character from the 1930s comic tradition.
- This comparison reflects Musk's political and economic ideas rooted in themes of fascism and vigilantism from that era.
Musk as Political Kingmaker
- Elon Musk actively supported Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, spending massive sums to influence power.
- Musk's role as a kingmaker signals a shift in the political landscape toward oligarchic influence.
Batman’s Birth Amid Fascism
- In 1939, American Nazis held a rally at Madison Square Garden promoting fascism.
- Shortly after, Batman was created as a comic hero fighting American fascists and gun violence.