I guess it depends how you define "plainly". Musk is right at the forefront of spreading exaggerated or misleading claims. Condoms to Gaza, Power's 30M, tens of millions of dead people receiving social security. He's not new to it either - remember him alleging that the scuba diver who saved those Thai kids was a paedophile?

Funny how the richest person in the world feels less of a chilling effect than career staff at federal agencies!

What makes you think I'd prefer that he not speak plainly?

I'd certainly prefer that he:

1. Not break a bunch of laws while running the government (while having a totally unclear official role?).

2. Not use his control of twitter's algorithm to push his own political priorities.

3. Not use his wealth and bully pulpit to intimidate people (like judges) who don't just bow to whatever he wants.

But beyond that, I have absolutely no issue with him speaking plainly. And I think death threats are bad, always.

Thanks for clarifying. I totally understand that you would feel that way and have those preferences.

I mean, if someone is saying plainly "I'm going to ruin your life and critically endanger your health." then one should expect some pushback.

"Pushback" being death threats, yes?

In what ways is Elon ruining lives and critically endangering health?

Oh this is an easy one! Ruining lives by firing lots of people while destroying the economy, and endangering health by doing things like eliminating Ebola prevention funding and totally screwing up the NIH health research structure.