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Donald Trump Calls Tesla Boycotts Illegal - Newsweek
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Translation: Stop resisting!
And yet I shall continue
Hahahaha.
So whiny.
Related, BDS is illegal in the US meaning that you are legally obligated to purchase things from Israel. It's unenforceable on an individual level, but it's used to come after people who promote or organize the boycott. If Trump and the Republicans wanted to make it illegal to boycott Tesla, they would have legal precedent because of that absolute lunacy.
BDS is illegal in the US meaning that you are legally obligated to purchase things from Israel
It is illegal to openly, publicly boycott Israel if you are a government contractor. That's pissing in the face of the First Amendment, but that's about all. You are not obligated to buy anything, though you have to follow "level playing field" procurement guidelines, same as any other government contractor. But anyone who knows the game can craft a set of requirements and a procurement scoring system that will steer the result to any vendor you want to be awarded the contract. And if you're on a government contract and refuse to be a supplier to an Israeli firm, you might have some complications, but those can probably be worked around as well.
It's a bit like jury nullification. If you're ever put on a jury where a miscarriage of justice is taking place, don't use the word "nullification." Just repeat that the evidence does not support the charge. You are not obligated to explain your reasoning. Just show every sign of complying with the process, while refusing to stifle your conscience.
This kind of bureaucratic bullying has been around a long time and is probably going to get worse. The Red Scare was full of even worse bullshit. But realistically, this current Trump brainfart will only potentially affect government contractors trying to acquire vehicles. And adding a requirement for reliability, and including it in the ROI calculation that's part of the business case, will ensure that you're never forced to buy a Tesla.
It's not limited to government contractors. They push it into anything they think they can get away with it, and into things they know they can't just for show. For example, in Dickinson, Texas, hurricane victims were required to sign a pledge that they wouldn't boycott Israel in order to receive funds. Companies also face retaliatory legal action if they make moves in that direction, like how AirBNB had to reverse it's decision to shut down operations in the illegal settlements.
The idea of "it's fine because you can do it anyway, just don't say that you are" is still a problem. Boycotts should not have to operate on "don't ask, don't tell." Like, you're "allowed" to participate in a boycott in the same way gay people in the 50's were "allowed" to be gay.
Regardless, as I said, there is legal precedent to ban Tesla boycotts in the same way, such a ban would obviously be unenforceable on the general population, but for example if you're a teacher, they could make you sign a contract saying you won't boycott Tesla and you could be fired if you post otherwise on social media.
Then deport me to Norway.
"buy a tesla or GO THE FUCK TO PRISON!"
- Drumpf.
Why the hell would I want to buy anything from the fucking Nazis? The competition has surpassed the shit from Tesla.
To quote that iconic bus driver: gargle my balls
I'm sure Trump saying liberals have to buy Teslas will drive up sales.... how could that possibly fail?
Giving cars more rights than women.
Your not allowed to do that
If the king don't like it...
what does that even mean? everyone who does not buy a Tesla within a month is a criminal and will be imprisoned?
BUY PRODUCT. something something freedom camp.
I might be interested once his down market options become available. Only because anything equivalent has been tariffed to nonexistence.
Does anyone have a link to the post? I did not see it In the article
I called it! I said they'd try and do a reverse class action lawsuit and sue people for not buying his cars.
this post was submitted on 11 Mar 2025
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