24 Fear tactics work - Elon capitulated, will continue funding Starlink. (archive.ph) posted 2 years ago by TheImpossible1 2 years ago by TheImpossible1 +34 / -10 24 comments share 24 comments share save hide report block hide replies
2 possibilities:
He was over-awed by being in the Pentagon in front of the most powerful generals in the world and had a sudden gush of "patriotism" that was stoked by their appeal to his loyalty.
They threatened him.
I'd say 1 is more likely.