这两天，马斯克又搞出了个大新闻。
当地时间10月19日，马斯克在宾夕法尼亚州一场支持特朗普的活动上宣布，他创办的“美国政治行动委员会”将每天随机向一名签署其请愿书的摇摆州选民赠送100万美元，直到美国大选结束。也就是说，11月5日之前，每天都会有一位幸运儿实现一夜暴富，变身百万富翁。

Today, Jiu Wan Li will discuss this unprecedented ticket-gathering plan with everyone.

On the day of the event, Musk selected the first winner, John Dreier, from the audience and presented him with a million-dollar check. Voting slips turned into "lottery tickets." Is a petition equivalent to buying votes? Musk is promoting the signing of a petition aimed at getting one million swing state voters to support the First and Second Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, which respectively correspond to freedom of speech and the right to bear arms.

Although there is no direct connection between the content of the petition and supporting Trump, Musk has deeply tied the act of signing the petition to support for Trump through a series of actions and publicity, creating an effect where "signing the petition is equivalent to supporting Trump." The act of signing the petition may not necessarily translate into a vote for Trump, but this campaign will undoubtedly have a certain impact on the mindset of voters and competitors, while also cleverly avoiding the legal risks of directly buying votes.

Additionally, the petition also requires signatories to provide their name, email, mobile number, address, and contact information of the referrer, which undoubtedly supports the search for potential supporters of Trump. It must be said that Musk truly lives up to his title as the world's richest man, as he has devised such a set of operations. Screenshot of the petition.

Funding Boosted Again. The "American Political Action Committee" is an organization created by Musk to aid Republican campaigns. In the past three months, Musk has generously contributed millions of dollars to this committee. Prior to this event, Musk had promised voters in swing states, including Pennsylvania, that signing a petition would earn them $50, with an additional $50 for recommending others to sign.

From dollars to tens of thousands, it's a double dose and a double price. With just about two weeks left until the official U.S. presidential election, "fanboy" Musk is sparing no expense, "super doubling" the amount to fully support Trump. But it's only for swing states. Although this event is eye-catching, not everyone has the chance to participate. The petition states that only voters from the seven swing states of Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, and North Carolina are eligible to participate.

在美国大选中，摇摆州才是决定总统宝座归属的关键因素。
据美国联邦选举委员会网站公布的最新数据显示，2024年参选总统的全部竞选人共筹款约20.138亿美元。其中，民主党人13.842亿美元，共和党人5.529亿美元，资金绝大部分用在了摇摆州上。马斯克看似豪掷千金，其实也是花钱花在刀刃上。

Both parties are pulling out all the stops. As the US presidential election has entered a heated stage, both parties are employing various "tricks." Democratic candidate Harris chose to step out of her comfort zone. Last week, she first accepted an interview with Fox News, the Republican mouthpiece media, in hopes of promoting herself among Republican-leaning voters and swing voters. Additionally, Harris also invited former President Obama to campaign, strongly pushing economic policies aimed at winning over black male support during a rally in Pennsylvania.

共和党候选人特朗普更懂得如何吸引眼球。10月20日下午，特朗普化身宾州一家麦当劳门店的“打工人”，不仅系着围裙炸薯条，还在汽车点餐窗口分发订单。特朗普称此举是表达对哈里斯自称曾在麦当劳打工的质疑。
不得不说，这次的角色扮演确实噱头十足。

On a local date, Trump was seen frying fries at a McDonald's restaurant in Pennsylvania. Recent data shows that Trump's probability of winning has surpassed Harris. With Trump's campaign funds previously depleted, Musk's significant investment and extensive media coverage have undoubtedly injected new political energy into the Republican Party. However, until the very end, it remains uncertain who will ultimately prevail.

The "beacon of democracy" has dimmed. The fairness of democracy no longer exists. For a long time, the United States has styled itself as the "beacon of democracy," not only considering its electoral system a crucial part of its soft power but also frequently making bold statements about the political systems of other countries. However, today, the "price" of a dollar and the "lottery" of millions of dollars have turned democratic votes into commodities with marked prices. The so-called one-person-one-vote electoral system and the open and transparent election process have evolved into arenas where capital forces compete. In this game of power, the so-called "beacon of democracy" has long since lost its luster.

The true voices of the people are drowned out. For the majority of voters, the current U.S. presidential election seems to have turned into a get-rich-quick game, where votes have become lottery tickets for changing one's fate. The political stances and policy proposals of the candidates from both parties have become less important, replaced by who has stronger "money power" and who spends more aggressively. The genuine voices of the voters, however, are drowned out in the noise of money.

It can be certain that as the general election approaches, both parties will roll out more eye-catching tactics. However, the fire of election spending brings warmth to no ordinary American. The more intense the election becomes, the more exposed the ugliness and hypocrisy of American politics.