Bannon vs Musk: A Tale of Ego vs Accomplishments

The following article, Bannon vs Musk: A Tale of Ego vs Accomplishments, was first published on The Black Sphere. Steve Bannon seems to be nursing a robust ego these days. Honestly, good for him. Confidence is key, even if it’s misplaced. I remember meeting Bannon years ago in Quincy, Illinois, when he was partnered with Andrew Breitbart. Back then, Bannon was like a shadow—noticeable, but mostly because Andrew cast him. After Andrew’s death, Bannon seemed almost eager to step into the spotlight. And while I’m all for amplifying conservative voices, it’s worth noting that not all contributions are created equal. Some build movements; others, well, clean the aquarium. Let’s just say the conservative movement has its fair share of suckerfish—eager to bottom-feed and pick unnecessary fights. Speaking of unnecessary fights, MSN reported that Bannon has decided to go after Elon Musk. Why? Because Musk supports H-1B visas, a stance Bannon and other far-right Trump loyalists oppose. Trump, meanwhile, has backed Musk’s position, presumably because he understands the nuanced role skilled immigration plays in tech innovation. Here’s Bannon’s take: “Before, because he put money in, I was prepared to tolerate it,” Bannon said, referring to the $250 million Musk contributed in...