> Hopefully the markets continue to believe in Musk. If not I'd expect Musk to be talking to Washington about a government backed loan.

Or when it's too big to fail.

The point really should be that he's taking a risk and it's probably a calculated one. Everyone takes some risk or the other in their lives. Therefore, it follows that if the idea fails, or the execution fails, then the company must fail regardless of the emotion behind it. I don't see why taxpayers have to fund failed ideas if it comes down to it.

Having said that, I hope that Tesla succeeds and continues to change the automotive market.