space exploration, or any kind of frontier exploration is typically an endeavor best be left up to the states to take up the mantle because it represents the spirit of the nation and something that give people confidence in their people and their visions. once we collectively discover that it is possible to do xyz, then the private sector comes in to generate values from this discovery and the environment that is created. when was the last time you felt passionate about space? people's focus shifted away from these dreams and instead we focused on dumb shit like intersectionality and petty nonsense. if we want to get to mars the entire attitude has to change from top to bottom. elon's basically using all his power and influence to try and achieve that one goal, and the united states government is the most likely host for him to accomplish it when you have billions and billions, it matters not how much more money can you make, he has reached the point where he wanted to be remembered for something more in history, this is the part where you are close to beating the game and you want your name on the highscore
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