But you're saying it was all staged as a means of escape.
And I said WHY?
He doesn't need theatrics to walk away, he can step down any time, even announce a hiatus.
He could have done so and kept up his image of being a stable genius rather than having a total meltdown that's having a detrimental affect (mental being the key there) on two companies, countless investors, his image and reputation.
His bizarre behavior may jeopardize his other businesses if he's deemed an unhinged nutjob.
You think NASA or anyone else wants to ride into space on rocket built by a kook?