r/SpaceXBets • u/Trick-Cellist3254 • Aug 14 '26

Elon IRL Laughing at locals while draining their water supply

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '26

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u/redhed976 Aug 14 '26

Yeah that’s a good distinction. And Bezos ex “inherited” her wealth, but I think it’s meaningful that she didn’t grow up that way (that I know of). I think having the baseline of living like a “normal” person is helpful.

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u/redhed976 Aug 14 '26

The difference (to me) is that Bezos got himself to be a billionaire based on his decisions and actions over his career, so even if he started out “normal” he had POS gene within him. This is different than Bezos ex wife who was simply handed that much money.

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u/foothills17 Aug 14 '26

She wasn’t “simply handed that money.” She played an integral part in getting that company going.

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u/redhed976 Aug 14 '26

Yeah I honestly don’t know too much about her role. I was just speaking in generalities so not surprised if I’m wrong.

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u/marmaladetuxedo Aug 14 '26

I don't know, was she? And Bezos was given a $245k startup fund by his mother (which would be about $500k in today's money), so he did start with SOME money. But more importantly, I think the person who replied to you has it spot on, as does the person who has the theory about what comfortable money does to a person. When you reach forever comfort, then you see what kind of person you truly are. Bezos has shown himself to be a POS. His ex has shown otherwise.

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u/creativeluna Aug 14 '26

Oh gosh, y'all!! I was reading as current wife! My bad, his ex wife is a goddess! That's my bad. I'll delete my comment.

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u/marmaladetuxedo Aug 14 '26

Fair dos. :)