After President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, Democrats are beginning to mirror the sentiments of the exiled Bourbon monarchs of France, who were known for learning nothing and forgetting nothing, as famously quoted by Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand, a Revolutionary-era French statesman.
According to a report by the UK’s Daily Mail, Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom of California is planning to implement a state tax rebate on the purchase of electric cars. However, the catch is that this rebate would only apply to buyers who purchase from struggling EV manufacturers, excluding Tesla, which currently dominates the California EV market with a 55 percent market share.
This move has been criticized by Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California, who described it as “foolish.” Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and a Trump ally, also expressed his disbelief at the exclusion of Tesla from the rebate plan, pointing out that Tesla is the only company that manufactures EVs in California.
Khanna, who represents a district where Tesla employs over 20,000 individuals and manufactures over 550,000 vehicles, emphasized the importance of not playing politics when it comes to keeping manufacturing in California. He questioned the wisdom of excluding Tesla from the rebate plan and highlighted the need to learn from past mistakes, referencing a previous incident where Musk was snubbed at a Biden EV summit.
The rift between Democrats and Musk has been widening, with President Joe Biden’s administration displaying a vindictive attitude towards the Tesla CEO. Musk’s alignment with Trump can be attributed to this treatment, as well as the Democratic Party’s shift towards censorship and controversial actions, as pointed out by a former Democratic operative on social media.
The situation underscores a larger issue within the Democratic Party, where a civil war could potentially erupt. Democrats have been portrayed as an erratic and tyrannical alternative to Trump, losing their information dissemination monopoly due to platforms like Musk’s X. The outcome of the party may hinge on whether they choose to follow the rational approach advocated by Khanna or continue down the path of folly represented by Newsom.
In conclusion, the Democratic Party’s future hangs in the balance, with the choice between sanity and oblivion looming large. The events unfolding post-election serve as a crucial turning point for the party’s trajectory.
