Elon Musk's Viral Tweet on Mail-In Ballots Gets Hilariously Roasted

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Updated Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A tweet from tech mogul Elon Musk discussing mail-in ballots has sparked widespread reactions and entertaining commentary online. On July 8, Elon Musk tweeted about the perceived difficulties in proving fraud with mail-in ballots, suggesting that the system is designed to obscure such activities. Musk's tweet read, "When combined with mail-in ballots, the system is *designed* to make it impossible to prove fraud. Mail-in and drop box ballots should not be allowed, as cameras on the in-person voting stations would at least prevent large-scale fraud by counting how many people showed up vs..."

The tweet quickly went viral, garnering significant engagement with 21,000 comments, 65,000 retweets, 292,000 likes, and a staggering 43 million views.

One of the standout replies came from a user with the handle @colby_kansas, who humorously responded, "You don’t even go to this school." This witty retort has resonated with many, adding a lighthearted twist to a heated topic.

The image of the exchange shows Elon Musk's profile picture, featuring a man with short hair dressed in a suit against a light blue background. In contrast, @colby_kansas's profile picture depicts a red brick building with a clock tower, possibly a town building or school, adding an extra layer of irony to the reply.

The debate over mail-in ballots, particularly in the context of election integrity, has been a hot-button issue, with various perspectives ranging from staunch support to vehement opposition. Musk's comments have reignited discussions, drawing both criticism and support from different quarters.

User comments on the exchange highlight a range of opinions:

- "Honestly, are they still pretending that you can just send in a sheet of notebook paper with 'Biden' written on it and it will be counted? lol..."

- "Only GOP supporters are EVER arrested and/or convicted of voter fraud. What does that tell you? It should tell you that the checks that are in place, are working just fine, you sanctimonious sack of s***!"

- "The system is not designed that way and it's entirely possible to prove fraud - the key is that fraud has to exist. It catches people voting illegally all the time."

Despite the seriousness of the topic, the humorous take by @colby_kansas has managed to cut through the tension, offering a moment of levity and perhaps a reminder that sometimes, a little humor can go a long way in diffusing heated debates.

Elon Musk's influence on social media continues to be profound, with his tweets often sparking widespread discussion and, as seen in this case, a blend of serious debate and comedic relief.

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Top Comments from Imgur

Clockworkdancerobot

It's almost like they have ways to verify ballots they receive and the yammering about fraud comes from those who are usually the perpetrators of fraud.

IAmGodot

The system is not designed that way and it's entirely possible to prove fraud - they key is that fraud has to exist. It catches people voting illegally all the time. For example: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/politics/2023/12/06/gop-activist-from-the-villages-found-guilty-of-2020-election-voter-fraud/

spontaneous9

Shut up, mollusk.

seenunseen

I look forward to a day i never see elon tweets on imgur

CosplayComet

"Wow, you guys won by a lot." "We're incredible and everyone loves us." "Wow, we won by a-" "CHEATERS! LIARS!! FRAUD! F***ING FRAAAAAAUD!!"

medimr

Honestly, are they still pretending that you can just send in a sheet of notebook paper with "Biden" written on it and it will be counted? lol...

bikerdude08

Only GOP supporters are EVER arrested and/or convicted of voter fraud. ONLY GOP supporters. What does that tell you? It should tell you that the checks that are in place, are working just fine, you sanctimonious sack of s***!

STGxDante

You'll notice he's turned off community notes for himself so the d******* conservatives will think it's doubly true

PushPullMagnet

Yeah, If you could go ahead and not share the leakage of this puss sack, that'd be great

VeryDifferentGravy

Oh, it's impossible to prove fraud? The right should try to commit as much fraud as possible then. F*** it, go all in, you're already d*********ing the most notorious fraudster of all time.. just straight up be criminals like him. This is yoir time to own the libs

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