Elon Musk and the Bullsh*t of Disinformation

5 min readJan 17, 2025

Elon Musk’s recent jab at the term “disinformation” as “a propaganda word” is a classic example of a rich guy saying whatever the hell he wants because, hey, who’s gonna stop him? But let’s not just laugh this off and move on — this is about how language gets twisted like a balloon animal at a kid’s party. And spoiler: the kids aren’t amused. Let’s break it down.

1. Words Don’t Mean Sh*t Anymore

So here’s Musk, taking a perfectly good word like “disinformation” and tossing it in the trash like yesterday’s Tesla stock. Disinformation isn’t just some fancy word for bullsht; it’s deliberate bullsht. It’s the kind of crap people cook up when they’re trying to screw you over on purpose. But nah, Musk decides it’s all just “propaganda.” And why? Because that makes it sound scary and bureaucratic — like it’s coming from some guy in a suit telling you what to think. And people eat that up because we’ve been trained to hate anyone in a suit. Except Iron Man, I guess.

2. Is He Dumb or Just Playing Us?

Let’s get real: is Musk just confused, or is he doing that thing rich people do where they pretend not to understand so they can get away with sh*t? If he’s confused, fine. Maybe he’s been too busy launching rockets and forgetting how doors work on Cybertrucks to read up on what disinformation actually means.

But let’s be honest, it’s probably the other thing. This guy owns X (formerly Twitter, but now with extra dumb branding), a platform where disinformation flows like cheap beer at a frat party. Undermining the word itself? That’s just good business for him. Less moderation, more clicks, more money. Genius, really, if you’re okay with being kind of an a**hole.

3. The Libertarian Kool-Aid

Musk’s whole schtick is “free speech for everyone” — unless, of course, you’re saying something that pisses him off, in which case you’re blocked faster than a bot account. But hey, “who decides what’s disinformation?” That’s the libertarian Kool-Aid he’s serving. And yeah, it’s a fair question… if you ignore the mountains of evidence showing how unchecked lies f**k up societies. Elections, pandemics, wars — you name it, disinformation’s been there, screwing things up since forever.

4. The King of Irony

Here’s the kicker: Musk owns a platform that’s basically a breeding ground for disinformation. It’s like a guy running a landfill complaining about the smell. Under his watch, X got rid of policies against COVID-19 misinformation and let the crazies run wild. And then he has the nerve to say, “Disinformation? Pfft, that’s just propaganda.” Classic deflection — like blaming the bathroom for smelling bad when you’re the one who just took a dump in it.

5. What Happens When Words Lose Their Meaning?

When people like Musk screw around with words like “disinformation,” it’s not just annoying — it’s dangerous. Here’s what happens:

The Bad Guys Win: If disinformation is just a “propaganda word,” then who cares about stopping it? The liars get a free pass.
Everyone Gets Confused: Suddenly, nobody knows what’s real and what’s not. It’s like being at a magic show, except the rabbit’s also lying to you.
Language Dies a Little: Words lose their punch when they’re twisted into nonsense. It’s like watching your favorite song get butchered in a bad karaoke performance — painful and unnecessary.

Conclusion: Stop F**king With Words

Elon Musk is a genius in a lot of ways, but when it comes to language, he’s just another guy playing fast and loose with words to get what he wants. Whether he’s doing it on purpose or not doesn’t even matter anymore. The result is the same: more confusion, less accountability, and a world where it’s harder to figure out what the hell is actually true.

And that’s the real tragedy here. Because once we can’t trust words, we’re screwed. So, Elon, if you’re listening, do us all a favor: stick to building rockets and leave the words to people who actually give a damn about what they mean.

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