Musk Calls Humza Yousaf "super racist against white people. I dare that scumbag to sue me"

[Social Media]

 

A heated social media exchange between Elon Musk and Humza Yousaf has captured global attention, with the billionaire branding the former Scottish First Minister a "super racist scumbag" and daring him to take legal action. This latest escalation in their ongoing feud unfolded on X, formerly known as Twitter, a platform owned by Musk.

 

The feud took a sharp turn when Musk provocatively challenged Yousaf to sue him, saying, "go ahead, make my day," after reports surfaced that Yousaf was considering legal action in response to Musk's remarks. The billionaire's inflammatory comments began to surface two days earlier when he described Yousaf as a "super, super racist" and accused him of harboring disdain for white people.

 

These comments were in response to a speech Yousaf delivered at the Edinburgh Fringe, where he labeled Musk as "one of the most dangerous men on the planet" and accused him of attempting to ignite civil wars in Europe. Yousaf's critique of Musk was rooted in his belief that the tech magnate was using his immense wealth and influence for malevolent purposes. "He is not accountable to anybody. He has vast wealth at his fingertips, and he uses it for some of the most wicked evil I’ve seen," Yousaf remarked during the event.

 

 

The origins of Musk's allegations against Yousaf date back to a speech the former SNP justice secretary gave at Holyrood during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020. In that speech, Yousaf pointed out the lack of diversity among prominent figures in Scottish public life, which later became a focal point of controversy. Musk seized on this speech, repeatedly accusing Yousaf of racism, particularly towards white people. These accusations resurfaced recently, fueling the current tensions between the two figures.

 

 

Yousaf, undeterred by Musk's comments, responded by sharing an article on X that discussed his potential legal action, labeling Musk a "dangerous race baiter." He emphasized that "his billions won’t stop me calling out his support for the far-right." This bold stance further intensified the dispute, with Musk agreeing with a social media user's characterization of Yousaf as a "dangerous race baiter" and reiterating his claim that Yousaf harbors racist views against white people.

 

Musk's inflammatory rhetoric did not stop there. He went on to directly challenge Yousaf, stating, "He’s obviously super racist against white people. I dare that scumbag to sue me. Go ahead, make my day..." This provocative language has only served to heighten the tensions between the two, with both sides refusing to back down.

 

Yousaf's lawyer, Aamer Anwar, weighed in on the situation, emphasizing that "free speech carries responsibility and if you break the law there are consequences." Anwar condemned Musk's comments as "completely unacceptable, untrue and inflammatory," arguing that the billionaire's remarks had effectively painted a target on Yousaf's back.

 

This latest clash between Musk and Yousaf follows a series of public exchanges that have grown increasingly hostile. Musk's inflammatory comments on social media have included claims that civil war is "inevitable" in the UK, which Yousaf has sharply criticized. In interviews, including one with CNN, Yousaf has accused Musk of amplifying white supremacist and far-right neo-Nazi conspiracy theories, suggesting that the tech entrepreneur is knowingly spreading false and dangerous narratives.

 

Despite the escalating tensions, Yousaf has consistently rejected any accusations of racism. He has pointed to his long-standing commitment to fighting hatred and bigotry in all forms, a stance he has maintained throughout his career. In the wake of Musk's initial attack last year, Yousaf's spokesman reiterated this position, stating that Yousaf had "stood firm against hatred and bigotry, of any kind."

Yousaf has also spoken openly about the racist attacks he has faced, underscoring the personal toll of his public service.

 

Following his 2020 speech at Holyrood, which coincided with the introduction of his hate crime laws, Police Scotland received numerous complaints against Yousaf. However, all were dismissed, with a fact-check by Reuters later revealing that the speech had been misrepresented online to suggest Yousaf had argued there were too many white people in Scotland, which was not the case.

 

As the feud between Musk and Yousaf continues to unfold, both figures have remained resolute in their positions. While Musk's comments have drawn widespread criticism, his platform and influence ensure that the debate will likely persist. Meanwhile, Yousaf's determination to confront Musk's rhetoric suggests that this conflict is far from over, with potential legal action looming on the horizon.

 

Credit: Daily Telegraph  2024-08-13

 

 

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[Cryingdick]

The people's that hate on musk do so because he is one of the few more powerful than they are. Even in the USA it is true. The USA government couldn't run with out him.

[JustMyOpinion]

1 minute ago, Cryingdick said:

The people's that hate on musk do so because he is one of the few more powerful than they are. Even in the USA it is true. The USA government couldn't run with out him.

The Green Giant is powerful... it's the reason that participation trophies adorn liberals bookshelves.

[Chomper Higgot]

White South African plays the race card.

 

LOL

 

[Celsius]

 

[Chomper Higgot]

7 minutes ago, Celsius said:

 

The troll can’t now complain of the consequences.

 

 

[herfiehandbag]

Personally, and as I have already posted on here, I have a low opinion of Elon Musk. I think he is childish, foolish, and although very successful in certain of his business ventures, I think he has more money than sense.

 

I also think that for Humza Yousaf to accuse him of face baiting is extremely funny, and deeply ironically!

Edited August 13 by herfiehandbag

[stevenl]

1 hour ago, Cryingdick said:

The people's that hate on musk do so because he is one of the few more powerful than they are. Even in the USA it is true. The USA government couldn't run with out him.

"The USA government couldn't run with out him."

Looking forward to an explanation for this.

[GanDoonToonPet]

Strange how Humza Yousef is constantly bleating about the oppression of muslims (mostly himself) in the UK but not a peep about the horrendous treatment of Christians in Pakistan.

 

Persecution of Christians in Pakistan

[Cryingdick]

23 minutes ago, stevenl said:

"The USA government couldn't run with out him."

Looking forward to an explanation for this.

Try putting a man jnto space or have a network of low orbit satellites that provides internet to allies like Ukraine. Ukraine has no internet without starlink. Try getting an astronaut back out of space using Boeing products. Try advancing an EV future, try to understand AI. 

 

Try to implant chips into a human brain that help quadriplegics live a better life. Try to hide cars under city streets to make pedestrian zones in places like Miami.

 

Elon literally makes a chip that allows a parakyzed person to move a chess piece or control an Ipad with nothing more than over the air signals from the persons brain. 

 

If that's not enough Elon holds the most records in the world for the first thing done in space as a private citizen and the first things done whether it was government or not. He is a bit crazy but to question his pedigree is out there. Can i ask who you might be? Is that you Vern?

Edited August 13 by Cryingdick

[Chomper Higgot]

15 minutes ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

Strange how Humza Yousef is constantly bleating about the oppression of muslims (mostly himself) in the UK but not a peep about the horrendous treatment of Christians in Pakistan.

 

Persecution of Christians in Pakistan

Humza Yousef is elected to represent the people of Scotland, if he were complaining about stuff in Pakistan I expect there would be complaints he should stick to representing the people of Scotland.

 

 

[mrfill]

Very much the Alfried Krupp of the 21st century.

[GanDoonToonPet]

7 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Humza Yousef is elected to represent the people of Scotland, if he were complaining about stuff in Pakistan I expect there would be complaints he should stick to representing the people of Scotland.

 

 

 

Any complaints about his comments on Israel-Palestine?

 

www.holyrood.com

 

How about ignoring officials' advice and 'donating' 250k GBP to UNRWA, the day before his wife's parents were evacuated from Gaza?

 

Sky News UK

[James105]

3 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

White South African plays the race card.

 

LOL

 

 

He called Yousaf a racist, which is an entirely accurate description.   Musk also clarified in the second part that:

 

"Legal discovery will show that however big a racist he’s been in public communications, he is vastly worse in private communications."

 

Yousaf clearly has been an even bigger racist in his private communications on X (that Musk will have access to) than he is in public.

 

Musk is not racist and if you are claiming he is then back it up with evidence.   

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

 

Any complaints about his comments on Israel-Palestine?

 

www.holyrood.com

 

How about ignoring officials' advice and 'donating' 250k GBP to UNRWA, the day before his wife's parents were evacuated from Gaza?

 

Sky News UK

Well there you go, proving my point.

 

Thank you.

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, James105 said:

 

He called Yousaf a racist, which is an entirely accurate description.   Musk also clarified in the second part that:

 

"Legal discovery will show that however big a racist he’s been in public communications, he is vastly worse in private communications."

 

Yousaf clearly has been an even bigger racist in his private communications on X (that Musk will have access to) than he is in public.

 

Musk is not racist and if you are claiming he is then back it up with evidence.   

That you, given your posting history, agree with Musk calling Yousaf a racist is not at all a surprise.

 

 

[James105]

1 minute ago, Chomper Higgot said:

That you, given your posting history, agree with Musk calling Yousaf a racist is not at all a surprise.

 

 

 

Well Yousaf is a racist, so I am not surprised you are not surprised that I think so.  

[simon43]

As I have posted before, absolutely top chap Elon Musk is, and all power to him calling out more of these 'brown' racists.....

[bendejo]

No such thing as too much attention, eh?

 

[stevenl]

2 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

Try putting a man jnto space or have a network of low orbit satellites that provides internet to allies like Ukraine. Ukraine has no internet without starlink. Try getting an astronaut back out of space using Boeing products. Try advancing an EV future, try to understand AI. 

 

Try to implant chips into a human brain that help quadriplegics live a better life. Try to hide cars under city streets to make pedestrian zones in places like Miami.

 

Elon literally makes a chip that allows a parakyzed person to move a chess piece or control an Ipad with nothing more than over the air signals from the persons brain. 

 

If that's not enough Elon holds the most records in the world for the first thing done in space as a private citizen and the first things done whether it was government or not. He is a bit crazy but to question his pedigree is out there. Can i ask who you might be? Is that you Vern?

No question he is very smart in certain areas. But I really do think the US government could run without him.

[James105]

[mokwit]

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Humza Yousef is elected to represent the people of Scotland, if he were complaining about stuff in Pakistan I expect there would be complaints he should stick to representing the people of Scotland.

 

 

He seemed to have no problem representing the people of Gaza despite complaints - especially about him sending money.

[Chomper Higgot]

1 minute ago, mokwit said:

He seemed to have no problem representing the people of Gaza despite complaints - especially about him sending money.

Like I say, complain that he doesn’t talk about Pakistan then complain more when he talks about Gaza.

 

Some folk are only happy when they’re miserable.

[Smokey and the Bandit]

Once again Musk is right on point, Humza is a racist and Musk called him out...simple!

[Purdey]

Not sure how Hunza got to a high position in a largely white country if people thought he was racist.

[James105]

16 minutes ago, Purdey said:

Not sure how Hunza got to a high position in a largely white country if people thought he was racist.

 

There is a large enough contingent of the white population who think the only people who can be racist are white people, which is obviously ridiculous, but that is how it happens.  

[MarkBR]

9 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

A heated social media exchange between Elon Musk and Humza Yousaf has captured global attention, with the billionaire branding the former Scottish First Minister a "super racist scumbag" and daring him to take legal action. This latest escalation in their ongoing feud unfolded on X, formerly known as Twitter, a platform owned by Musk.

 

The feud took a sharp turn when Musk provocatively challenged Yousaf to sue him, saying, "go ahead, make my day," after reports surfaced that Yousaf was considering legal action in response to Musk's remarks. The billionaire's inflammatory comments began to surface two days earlier when he described Yousaf as a "super, super racist" and accused him of harboring disdain for white people.

 

These comments were in response to a speech Yousaf delivered at the Edinburgh Fringe, where he labeled Musk as "one of the most dangerous men on the planet" and accused him of attempting to ignite civil wars in Europe. Yousaf's critique of Musk was rooted in his belief that the tech magnate was using his immense wealth and influence for malevolent purposes. "He is not accountable to anybody. He has vast wealth at his fingertips, and he uses it for some of the most wicked evil I’ve seen," Yousaf remarked during the event.

 

 

The origins of Musk's allegations against Yousaf date back to a speech the former SNP justice secretary gave at Holyrood during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020. In that speech, Yousaf pointed out the lack of diversity among prominent figures in Scottish public life, which later became a focal point of controversy. Musk seized on this speech, repeatedly accusing Yousaf of racism, particularly towards white people. These accusations resurfaced recently, fueling the current tensions between the two figures.

 

 

Yousaf, undeterred by Musk's comments, responded by sharing an article on X that discussed his potential legal action, labeling Musk a "dangerous race baiter." He emphasized that "his billions won’t stop me calling out his support for the far-right." This bold stance further intensified the dispute, with Musk agreeing with a social media user's characterization of Yousaf as a "dangerous race baiter" and reiterating his claim that Yousaf harbors racist views against white people.

 

Musk's inflammatory rhetoric did not stop there. He went on to directly challenge Yousaf, stating, "He’s obviously super racist against white people. I dare that scumbag to sue me. Go ahead, make my day..." This provocative language has only served to heighten the tensions between the two, with both sides refusing to back down.

 

Yousaf's lawyer, Aamer Anwar, weighed in on the situation, emphasizing that "free speech carries responsibility and if you break the law there are consequences." Anwar condemned Musk's comments as "completely unacceptable, untrue and inflammatory," arguing that the billionaire's remarks had effectively painted a target on Yousaf's back.

 

This latest clash between Musk and Yousaf follows a series of public exchanges that have grown increasingly hostile. Musk's inflammatory comments on social media have included claims that civil war is "inevitable" in the UK, which Yousaf has sharply criticized. In interviews, including one with CNN, Yousaf has accused Musk of amplifying white supremacist and far-right neo-Nazi conspiracy theories, suggesting that the tech entrepreneur is knowingly spreading false and dangerous narratives.

 

Despite the escalating tensions, Yousaf has consistently rejected any accusations of racism. He has pointed to his long-standing commitment to fighting hatred and bigotry in all forms, a stance he has maintained throughout his career. In the wake of Musk's initial attack last year, Yousaf's spokesman reiterated this position, stating that Yousaf had "stood firm against hatred and bigotry, of any kind."

Yousaf has also spoken openly about the racist attacks he has faced, underscoring the personal toll of his public service.

 

Following his 2020 speech at Holyrood, which coincided with the introduction of his hate crime laws, Police Scotland received numerous complaints against Yousaf. However, all were dismissed, with a fact-check by Reuters later revealing that the speech had been misrepresented online to suggest Yousaf had argued there were too many white people in Scotland, which was not the case.

 

As the feud between Musk and Yousaf continues to unfold, both figures have remained resolute in their positions. While Musk's comments have drawn widespread criticism, his platform and influence ensure that the debate will likely persist. Meanwhile, Yousaf's determination to confront Musk's rhetoric suggests that this conflict is far from over, with potential legal action looming on the horizon.

 

Credit: Daily Telegraph  2024-08-13

 

 

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Musk = Moron

[JonnyF]

2 hours ago, simon43 said:

As I have posted before, absolutely top chap Elon Musk is, and all power to him calling out more of these 'brown' racists.....

 

Totally agree.

 

Musk is a legend. I wish he was British although Starmers stasi army might have locked him up by now if he was.

[rocketboy2]

Well done Elon. 

[riclag]

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

Totally agree.

 

Musk is a legend. I wish he was British although Starmers stasi army might have locked him up by now if he was.

I Love the richest  guy in the world ,  I love them non politician’s who aren’t always politically correct!