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Rhiannon12866

(239,291 posts)
Sat Jul 5, 2025, 10:30 PM Jul 5

Musk's political party: A political vision or personal rivalry with Trump? - DW News



Tech billionaire Elon Musk says he has created a new political party in the United States, to challenge what he called the country's one-party system.

On the social platform X, the former ally Donald Trump wrote he was forming the America Party, to give back Americans their freedom. He made the announcement after holding a 24-hour poll on the platform, where the majority voted in favor of the new party. - Aired on 07/05/2025.

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Musk's political party: A political vision or personal rivalry with Trump? - DW News (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Jul 5 OP
This is a Russian op, by Artem Klyushin jmbar2 Jul 5 #1
Wow! Thanks! Sounds better than TFG's reliance on Project 2025! Rhiannon12866 Jul 5 #2
They are also deeply involved in P25. jmbar2 Jul 5 #3
Of course it is, even though TFG is doing his best to achieve that already Rhiannon12866 Jul 5 #4
If people whould just stop and think for a minute LogDog75 Jul 5 #5
Agreed, Musk and DOGE did incredible damage to our democratic system from within Rhiannon12866 Jul 6 #6
the cult of elon is even weirder than the cult of trump rampartd Jul 6 #7

jmbar2

(7,077 posts)
1. This is a Russian op, by Artem Klyushin
Sat Jul 5, 2025, 10:44 PM
Jul 5




II. Strategic Context

A. Legislative Margins
•The U.S. Senate currently operates at or near parity (e.g., 50–50, 51–49 configurations).
•The House has experienced sub–10 vote majorities over three consecutive election cycles.
•In such an environment, even a minor voting bloc can function as a legislative fulcrum.

B. Voter Realignment
•Over 42% of American voters now self-identify as “independent” or “non-affiliated.”
•Approval ratings of both major parties and Congress as a whole remain near historic lows.
•There is a demonstrated appetite for competence-based, non-ideological representation.

III. Operational Model

A. Candidate Deployment
•Identification of swing districts and moderate Senate races with favorable demographics.
•Emphasis on candidates with strong backgrounds in business, technology, governance, or civic leadership.
•Use of data-driven, locally embedded campaign infrastructure, not party machines.

B. Independent Caucus Framework
•Elected candidates do not join Democratic or Republican caucuses.
•All votes cast individually, on merit and measurable impact.
•Internal cohesion is maintained via a binding code of principles, not ideological alignment.

C. Institutional Role
•The bloc functions as a veto-neutralizer or passage-enabler on major federal legislation.
•It has the capacity to initiate, shape, or block policy on issues such as:
•Federal spending and debt oversight
•Border integrity and immigration reform
•Energy and manufacturing strategy
•Digital infrastructure and speech policy
•Education autonomy and parental rights

IV. Communication and Transparency
•All caucus positions will be made public prior to votes.
•Members commit to monthly public briefings and district accountability sessions.
•A public digital portal will allow constituents to review and provide feedback on pending legislation.

V. Financial and Logistical Integrity
•All campaign financing will comply with FEC guidelines, sourced from individual donors and aligned PACs.
•No acceptance of corporate lobbying funds or direct party contributions.
•Each campaign will publish a real-time expenditure ledger for public review.

VI. Conclusion and Forward Outlook

The Ten-Seat Strategy is not an attempt to subvert democratic institutions, but to reinforce their credibility through measured, public-centered engagement.

It represents a post-partisan, limited-scope corrective, appropriate for a moment in which many citizens feel structurally unheard, yet remain deeply invested in national renewal.

Through minimal representation and maximal transparency, this strategy has the potential to function as a structural safeguard against partisan excess and legislative capture.

Its success will depend on the ability to recruit exceptional individuals, earn the public’s trust, and legislate with restraint, precision, and civic clarity.

LogDog75

(653 posts)
5. If people whould just stop and think for a minute
Sat Jul 5, 2025, 11:58 PM
Jul 5

A billionaire took control of the republic party and look what he's done for himself and the damage he's done/doing to the country.

Does anyone really think a billionaire who spent billions to elect the Orange Turd and do his bidding isn't going to do what's best for himself and what's not in the best interest of the country.

If you buy into Musk's political party then I'll sell you the map to the sunken city of Atlantis and all it's riches.

Rhiannon12866

(239,291 posts)
6. Agreed, Musk and DOGE did incredible damage to our democratic system from within
Sun Jul 6, 2025, 12:08 AM
Jul 6

Now that he's operating on his own, he's attempting to do the same thing from without while at the same time punishing TFG who he helped elect.

rampartd

(2,221 posts)
7. the cult of elon is even weirder than the cult of trump
Sun Jul 6, 2025, 02:25 AM
Jul 6

but if musk wants to throw away millions ..........

how many electoral votes did perot get?

the end game is musk vs united states which bondi will settle for billions, transferring our money to the richest man in the world tax free.

"if you are playing poker and do not know who the sucker is, it is probably you.' rampart sr

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