In today’s world of hot takes and knee-jerk reactions, there’s no shortage of double standards. But few are as glaring as the outrage over DOGE (Dogecoin) potentially “putting people out of work,” while simultaneously rooting for Tesla—a
DOGE is a cryptocurrency. It doesn’t fire people, and it doesn’t hire people either. It exists in a decentralized digital space, where people choose to invest, speculate, or ignore it entirely. Some see it as a joke, others as a long-shot investment, and some as a statement against traditional financial systems. Regardless, DOGE isn’t laying anyone off. If people are making or losing money with it, that’s part of the free market at work—just like any other investment.
Now, let’s talk about Tesla.
Tesla is more than just a car company. It’s a symbol of American innovation, clean energy, and a major employer. With over 100,000 employees across factories, sales, engineering, R&D, and support, Tesla isn’t just helping the planet move toward sustainability—it’s feeding American families and driving local economies. Hoping for Tesla’s downfall isn’t just rooting against Elon Musk; it’s hoping that hardworking Americans lose their jobs, their livelihoods, and their futures.
So why the misplaced anger?
The answer lies in bias and confusion. Some people conflate their feelings about Elon Musk with their judgment of the companies he’s involved with. They think disliking him means everything he touches must be bad. That’s lazy thinking. Hating DOGE because Musk supports it, while cheering for Tesla’s demise, ignores the actual impact these things have on real people.
You don’t have to love DOGE. You don’t have to drive a Tesla. But if you’re going to criticize, do it with logic and consistency. You can’t claim to care about workers while hoping for the collapse of one of the largest private employers in America.
At the end of the day, this isn’t about crypto or electric cars—it’s about critical thinking. If your opinions hurt more than they help, maybe it’s time to re-evaluate where your outrage is pointed.
