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That's what bids are for. It gives at least plausible deniability if shareholders want to question a large contract later.
You can manipulate a bidding process to force the outcome you want, but if you are too obvious about it shareholders can still have a case.
Ah! Had not considered that. So, as usual, dumbass is being transparent.
Ya know, I actually think Elon is smarter than your average bear. But what must the billions, the ketamine, and the associated sycophants do to a man's judgement? But for the grace of God, there go I.