Tesla CEO Elon Musk didn't appear to like Wedbush analyst Dan Ives' suggestion that the company should rein in Musk's time spent on politics.

Dan Ives, an analyst and longtime fan of Tesla, was scolded by Elon Musk on Tuesday after posting three steps he said the company’s board should take.

But Tesla's troubles, though levered to Musk, may be deeper than Musk's distractions, such as politics, gaming, and colonizing Mars. A record fourth quarter delivery report in January seemed to indicate all was well with Tesla, but it doesn't tell the full story.