By CHERYL MARKWOOD
In a world of gridlock, waste, and empty promises, Elon Musk stands out, not just as a visionary entrepreneur, but as a patriot who’s taking action when others won’t.
Whether it’s putting Americans back in space, challenging government inefficiency, or defending free speech, Musk is helping restore the spirit of innovation, prosperity, and bold leadership that defines our country.
Through SpaceX, Musk reignited America’s presence in space. After years of relying on Russia to send astronauts to orbit, his company launched them from U.S. soil once again. When American astronauts were stuck aboard the International Space Station with no clear return plan, it was Musk’s reusable Dragon spacecraft that safely brought them home. He didn’t wait for Washington — he solved the problem himself.
As CEO of Tesla, Musk transformed electric vehicles from niche luxury items into mainstream transportation. His drive forced automakers worldwide to innovate, while creating American jobs in manufacturing and clean energy. Through Tesla’s solar and battery technology, he’s also reshaping how we power our homes and communities.
With Starlink, Musk is closing the digital divide by delivering satellite internet to rural and remote areas. In places where traditional providers fail, Starlink brings opportunity, access, and connection — especially for Alaska’s underserved communities.
But what truly sets Musk apart is his courage to take on issues no one else will. In purchasing Twitter (now X), he exposed censorship and bias in Big Tech, reigniting national debate about free speech and accountability. Whether you agree with all his moves or not, his commitment to open discourse reflects one of America’s most sacred values.
Musk has also stepped up where our elected leaders have fallen short — calling out bloated federal spending and supporting ideas like DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) to tackle the staggering $36 trillion national deficit. He’s asking hard questions, demanding data-driven solutions, and using his platform to advocate for a smarter, leaner government.
And here’s the thing — Elon Musk has nothing to gain from this. He’s the wealthiest person in the world. He doesn’t need to stick his neck out for the American people. But he does it anyway. Not for power or profit, but because he believes in the country that gave him a chance to succeed.
He chose America. He built his life here. He’s giving back, not with platitudes, but with real results. That’s the kind of patriotism we need more of.
Elon Musk may not look like a traditional patriot, but his actions speak louder than any speech or slogan. He is the patriot we didn’t expect, but absolutely need. And it’s time we lead by his example.
Cheryl Markwood lives in Fairbanks, where she owns a small business.
Well said, Cheryl.
We are blessed to live in the Age of Musk, to witness it, to benefit by it, to learn from it how our leaders have performed so poorly and worked against the American people. Thank you, Mr. Musk, for your service. 🇺🇸
Rep. Maxine Waters probably wants’em deported 😉
AMEN Sister!!!!! Sing it loud and sing it long!!!
Don’t forget about PayPal and Neurolink. We are truly blessed to have such a benevolent genius, philanthropist, and entrepreneur working to benefit mankind during our lifetime.
The same Neuralink that puts a microchip in your brain?
You don’t have to take the chip. But if you’re paralyzed and want to walk or blind and want to see you might decide to. Just sayin.
Yes, exactly.
Point?
I agree with all above.
Not always the biggest fan of Elon. His push for self driving vehicles is straight up retarded. Kind of strange that he could be as brilliant as he is and still be politically confused, now a redpilled lefty. All that said, I’m guessing the whole DOGE thing was his idea. It was badly needed, and I hope he gets a lot accomplished toward the sorely needed task of downsizing government.
Love how the MAGA crowd embraces an unelected bureaucrat when he’s their kind of unelected bureaucrat.
This ‘unelected bureaucrat’ line was old a day it was minted by MSNBC and CNN. Possible for you to come up with a new or original thought? ALL the President’s cabinet is unelected, as are the heads of agencies and bureaus. You seemed to be just dandy with bureaucrats appointed by your beloved President Biden. Take a civics class. Your irrational hate of Musk, Trump or anyone who disagrees with you makes your arguments suspect.
Every administration has unelected bureaucrats.
When the bureaucrats do things we like, we like them. When they do something we do not like, we do not like them.
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Please, look us all in the eye and tell us you are any different in any way. If you do, I will call you the liar you are.
Godless. A wolf in sheep’s clothing.
He is also and ALIEN on many levels. Perhaps he will be part of the GRAND REVEAL and maybe introduce humanity to our CELESTIAL BRETHREN!
I am ready for something new and different. The sizzled old oligarchy of yesteryear is so boring and stale. They been telling us the same ole “it is too complicated for us to fix”. Time for a new brand.
American ‘leadership’ has been doing it wrong for so long, it is a breath of fresh air seeing the new administration really shake things up.
USA!
Very well said, and I agree 100%
Not only is he working DOGE for free, but being the richest man in the world, he also has the most to lose.
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I believe it is his finding and correcting gargantuan waste and fraud in our government, and his costly sacrifice in buying ‘X’ simply to return free speech to our country, is why the Left so passionately hates him.
That says everything one needs to know about THEM….
Elon Musk is bent on destroying our country for the benefit of his billionaire friends who basically pay nothing in federal income taxes. Tesla has been paying zero in corporate taxes. Wake up everybody and see what’s really happening.
“Elon Musk is bent on destroying our country”
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By cutting wasteful spending and fraud, and trying to get back to a balanced budget, and maybe even start to pay down the national debt?
Destroy it like that?
Elon Musk stands to lose more than anyone in America if He chooses to sit back and let the deep state lifetime bureaucrats bankrupt our country and become dependent on foreign adversaries for everything America needs to thrive.
China is buying up valuable farmland by the thousands of acres and will eventually be in total control if left up to greedy politicians who are constantly on the take. The Bidens Clintons and Obamas come to mind as the first to sell out America when given the chance.