For sure. You raise a good pov. I also wouldn't bet against him. You don't become a billionaire by dumb luck.

My guess is it works out more cost effective to buy an existing network of customers than it does to build from scratch. 

Honestly, I don't think it was a bad move considering all the options. I do think he got the timing wrong, overpaid, pissed off a lot of people and still has a long way to go. It's like trying to transform a submarine into a space ship while people are still on it.

Many have doubted Elon before but I wouldn't bet against him.

TwoLargePizzas

Not that farfetched really.
I don't understand how/why buying a social media site contributes to that "mission".  But Elons a narcissist so it could have very well been an ego buy. It would be good to see a billionaire step up and have the financial weight to actually make a difference. But when the system is built to benefit the rich. Honestly I see even those with the best initial intentions being caught up by greed in the end.

bitcoin

I have an Elon Musk theory...

Not that farfetched really. 
I don't understand how/why buying a social media site contributes to that "mission".  But Elons a narcissist so it could have very well been an ego buy. It would be good to see a billionaire step up and have the financial weight to actually make a difference. But when the system is built to benefit the rich. Honestly I see even those with the best initial intentions being caught up by greed in the end.