its a curious thing to watch self described 'democracies' write prescriptions for dictatorial remedies;

Controversy continues to surround billionaire electric vehicle (EV) guru and space enthusiast Elon Musk over how he is choosing to run the X (formerly Twitter) social media platform since taking it private.

The Guardian's Robert Reich is so upset about the direction Musk has taken X that he wants regulators around the world to "threaten" Musk "with arrest" unless he capitulates to certain demands.

Reich also believes that We the People hold the power to stop Musk as well. Here are six ways that Reich believes both the general public and the government can "rein in" Musk:

1) Boycott Tesla

Even if you disagree that Musk is a bad guy who needs punishment, Tesla cars are still unsafe, overpriced and an all-around bad investment. Musk's companies would not be the "success" they are without U.S. taxpayer subsidies.

Reich's reasons for boycotting Tesla are obviously different as he sees Musk as someone who is allowing too much online free speech. Apparently, there are others who feel the same as a recent poll found that one-third of all Britons say they are less likely to buy a Tesla because of Musk's recent behavior.

2) Boycott advertising on X

This one is all about stopping Musk from allowing conservative speech on X, which before he took over was strictly prohibited. A coalition of advertisers is teaming up to try to stop Musk, prompting him to declare war with an antitrust lawsuit.

"We tried peace for 2 years, now it is war," Musk wrote.

3) Urge regulators to stop Musk by threatening him with arrest

What just happened to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France is what Reich also wants to happen to Musk for "disseminating lies and hate on X."......more........