β² 1165 βΌ Musk Secretly Used Starlink to Foil Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russian Ships (www.thedailybeast.com) submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Wilshire@lemm.ee to c/ukraine@sopuli.xyz 240 comments fedilink hide all child comments Original source: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/07/politics/elon-musk-biography-walter-isaacson-ukraine-starlink/index.html
[β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 55 points 2 years ago (1 child) Arrest this treasonous scumbag. Slava Ukraini! permalink fedilink source hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] AphoticDev@lemmy.dbzer0.com 38 points 2 years ago (3 children) As much as I despise Musk for being a total piece of shit, this isn't treason. Technically, we aren't even allies with Ukraine. The argument could certainly be made that this works against the interests of the United States, but that alone isn't treason because it isn't a crime for citizens to oppose the US, especially when it's private property the US is being lent. Because at that time, the US hadn't signed a contract with Musk yet. If he did this again, then it would be a breach of contract, but still wouldn't be treason. People being charged with treason is very rare, because it's a such a high bar to meet. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 42 points 2 years ago (1 child) This guy aided the Kremlin. He's helping russians in their genocide of Ukrainian children. Fuck that pile of shit and lock him up. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] AphoticDev@lemmy.dbzer0.com 24 points 2 years ago (3 children) I agree. I'm just saying, he's not guilty of treason. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [β] stevedidWHAT@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago This scenario happens to me all the time. People usually just assume that someone else adding details or pedantic corrections means theyβre invalidating your whole argument rather than trying to strengthen it (ultimately, I assume) permalink fedilink source parent [β] bouh@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago That would be up to a court to decide that. permalink fedilink source parent [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -8 points 2 years ago (1 child) I never claimed he was. But he's guilty of being an ally of russia permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] rbesfe@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) arrest this treasonous scumbag You literally just did permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -7 points 2 years ago (1 child) I accused him of being treasonous -- which he ABSOLUTELY IS. End of discussion. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) No he's not by definition. He isn't Ukrainian so he can't commit treason against the Ukrainian people. He didn't commit any treasonous acts against the US or our allies here either (Ukraine is not an US ally last I checked). I despise Musk and pretty much everything he stands for. I think it's borderline societal insanity to allow private industry to put satellites in space and think it takes a certain kind of awful megalomaniac to think they can control that infrastructure single handedly. But saying he's treasonous for this? That cheapens the word when you use it against people that ARE treasonous. For instance when certain ex-Presidents decide to steal classified documents despite numerous warnings... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I didn't say he was a traitor. I said he is treasonous in his actions. Please, people -- There is a difference. And BTW, Musk's actions, by assisting a terrorist regime currently trying to commit a genocide upon a country of people, are equally as treasonous to anything trump has done. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) treason (noun): The betrayal of allegiance toward one's own country, especially by committing hostile acts against it or aiding its enemies in committing such acts. You can't commit treason against a country if you aren't a citizen of that country by definition. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -11 points 2 years ago (2 children) Treasonous. Learn to read, musk-lover permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -9 points 2 years ago Musk has the character of, and characteristics of, a traitor. Yes. permalink fedilink source parent [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) treasonous (adjective): involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes. Assisting the enemy is treasonous permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) literally just use a different word it's not a big deal permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent [β] jormaig@programming.dev 10 points 2 years ago This still makes him an enemy of Ukraine though permalink fedilink source parent [β] bouh@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago (1 child) This is the very definition of treason. What you're talking about is messing with words. The bare fact is that musk betrayed the trust you could have with him or any business he has any power into. In brief, it may not be a legal crime in your country, but it is the very definition of betrayal. He acted against the interests of nato and in favour of an enemy of nato. You can hardly deny that, but the law and this scumbag are about technicalities, not morale or justice. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] viking@infosec.pub 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Treason =/= betrayal. You can only commit treason against your own country, or at most against a coalition of allied forces. Since Ukraine is not a NATO member, he couldn't commit an act of treason against the NATO either (if that's even a thing), since the NATO has not formally allied with Ukraine either. They have sanctioned Russia and condemned the war, but have not openly declared Russia an enemy. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] bouh@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) You see, that's exactly the technicalities I'm talking about. Nato is allied to Ukraine. They sent so much stuff, they are training their soldiers, they are providing real time intelligence and secret services are all in on this. They're not participating directly in the war, but they definitely are allies and it's hypocritical to deny it. I don't know the difference in English between betrayal and treason though. But I'm pretty sure it'll be technicalities too. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Surdon@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I mean, the differences between most words are "technicalities," but that doesn't make them meaningless. It is the technicalities and nuance that makes them useful. Treason is an act of betraying or undermining a state that you belong to, and is not necessarily morally right nor wrong- but obviously extremely negative from the states perspective. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] bouh@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) You just wrote that treason is betrayal in a specific case. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Surdon@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago Of course it is. Treason is a specific type of betrayal- a subset of betrayals if you will. That's why there is nuance- they aren't the same thing, because treason is more specific and doesn't apply in this case permalink fedilink source parent
[β] AphoticDev@lemmy.dbzer0.com 38 points 2 years ago (3 children) As much as I despise Musk for being a total piece of shit, this isn't treason. Technically, we aren't even allies with Ukraine. The argument could certainly be made that this works against the interests of the United States, but that alone isn't treason because it isn't a crime for citizens to oppose the US, especially when it's private property the US is being lent. Because at that time, the US hadn't signed a contract with Musk yet. If he did this again, then it would be a breach of contract, but still wouldn't be treason. People being charged with treason is very rare, because it's a such a high bar to meet. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 42 points 2 years ago (1 child) This guy aided the Kremlin. He's helping russians in their genocide of Ukrainian children. Fuck that pile of shit and lock him up. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] AphoticDev@lemmy.dbzer0.com 24 points 2 years ago (3 children) I agree. I'm just saying, he's not guilty of treason. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [β] stevedidWHAT@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago This scenario happens to me all the time. People usually just assume that someone else adding details or pedantic corrections means theyβre invalidating your whole argument rather than trying to strengthen it (ultimately, I assume) permalink fedilink source parent [β] bouh@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago That would be up to a court to decide that. permalink fedilink source parent [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -8 points 2 years ago (1 child) I never claimed he was. But he's guilty of being an ally of russia permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] rbesfe@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) arrest this treasonous scumbag You literally just did permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -7 points 2 years ago (1 child) I accused him of being treasonous -- which he ABSOLUTELY IS. End of discussion. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) No he's not by definition. He isn't Ukrainian so he can't commit treason against the Ukrainian people. He didn't commit any treasonous acts against the US or our allies here either (Ukraine is not an US ally last I checked). I despise Musk and pretty much everything he stands for. I think it's borderline societal insanity to allow private industry to put satellites in space and think it takes a certain kind of awful megalomaniac to think they can control that infrastructure single handedly. But saying he's treasonous for this? That cheapens the word when you use it against people that ARE treasonous. For instance when certain ex-Presidents decide to steal classified documents despite numerous warnings... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I didn't say he was a traitor. I said he is treasonous in his actions. Please, people -- There is a difference. And BTW, Musk's actions, by assisting a terrorist regime currently trying to commit a genocide upon a country of people, are equally as treasonous to anything trump has done. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) treason (noun): The betrayal of allegiance toward one's own country, especially by committing hostile acts against it or aiding its enemies in committing such acts. You can't commit treason against a country if you aren't a citizen of that country by definition. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -11 points 2 years ago (2 children) Treasonous. Learn to read, musk-lover permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -9 points 2 years ago Musk has the character of, and characteristics of, a traitor. Yes. permalink fedilink source parent [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) treasonous (adjective): involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes. Assisting the enemy is treasonous permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) literally just use a different word it's not a big deal permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent [β] jormaig@programming.dev 10 points 2 years ago This still makes him an enemy of Ukraine though permalink fedilink source parent [β] bouh@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago (1 child) This is the very definition of treason. What you're talking about is messing with words. The bare fact is that musk betrayed the trust you could have with him or any business he has any power into. In brief, it may not be a legal crime in your country, but it is the very definition of betrayal. He acted against the interests of nato and in favour of an enemy of nato. You can hardly deny that, but the law and this scumbag are about technicalities, not morale or justice. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] viking@infosec.pub 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Treason =/= betrayal. You can only commit treason against your own country, or at most against a coalition of allied forces. Since Ukraine is not a NATO member, he couldn't commit an act of treason against the NATO either (if that's even a thing), since the NATO has not formally allied with Ukraine either. They have sanctioned Russia and condemned the war, but have not openly declared Russia an enemy. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] bouh@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) You see, that's exactly the technicalities I'm talking about. Nato is allied to Ukraine. They sent so much stuff, they are training their soldiers, they are providing real time intelligence and secret services are all in on this. They're not participating directly in the war, but they definitely are allies and it's hypocritical to deny it. I don't know the difference in English between betrayal and treason though. But I'm pretty sure it'll be technicalities too. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Surdon@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I mean, the differences between most words are "technicalities," but that doesn't make them meaningless. It is the technicalities and nuance that makes them useful. Treason is an act of betraying or undermining a state that you belong to, and is not necessarily morally right nor wrong- but obviously extremely negative from the states perspective. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] bouh@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) You just wrote that treason is betrayal in a specific case. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Surdon@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago Of course it is. Treason is a specific type of betrayal- a subset of betrayals if you will. That's why there is nuance- they aren't the same thing, because treason is more specific and doesn't apply in this case permalink fedilink source parent
[β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 42 points 2 years ago (1 child) This guy aided the Kremlin. He's helping russians in their genocide of Ukrainian children. Fuck that pile of shit and lock him up. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] AphoticDev@lemmy.dbzer0.com 24 points 2 years ago (3 children) I agree. I'm just saying, he's not guilty of treason. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [β] stevedidWHAT@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago This scenario happens to me all the time. People usually just assume that someone else adding details or pedantic corrections means theyβre invalidating your whole argument rather than trying to strengthen it (ultimately, I assume) permalink fedilink source parent [β] bouh@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago That would be up to a court to decide that. permalink fedilink source parent [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -8 points 2 years ago (1 child) I never claimed he was. But he's guilty of being an ally of russia permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] rbesfe@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) arrest this treasonous scumbag You literally just did permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -7 points 2 years ago (1 child) I accused him of being treasonous -- which he ABSOLUTELY IS. End of discussion. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) No he's not by definition. He isn't Ukrainian so he can't commit treason against the Ukrainian people. He didn't commit any treasonous acts against the US or our allies here either (Ukraine is not an US ally last I checked). I despise Musk and pretty much everything he stands for. I think it's borderline societal insanity to allow private industry to put satellites in space and think it takes a certain kind of awful megalomaniac to think they can control that infrastructure single handedly. But saying he's treasonous for this? That cheapens the word when you use it against people that ARE treasonous. For instance when certain ex-Presidents decide to steal classified documents despite numerous warnings... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I didn't say he was a traitor. I said he is treasonous in his actions. Please, people -- There is a difference. And BTW, Musk's actions, by assisting a terrorist regime currently trying to commit a genocide upon a country of people, are equally as treasonous to anything trump has done. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) treason (noun): The betrayal of allegiance toward one's own country, especially by committing hostile acts against it or aiding its enemies in committing such acts. You can't commit treason against a country if you aren't a citizen of that country by definition. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -11 points 2 years ago (2 children) Treasonous. Learn to read, musk-lover permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -9 points 2 years ago Musk has the character of, and characteristics of, a traitor. Yes. permalink fedilink source parent [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) treasonous (adjective): involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes. Assisting the enemy is treasonous permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) literally just use a different word it's not a big deal permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent
[β] AphoticDev@lemmy.dbzer0.com 24 points 2 years ago (3 children) I agree. I'm just saying, he's not guilty of treason. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [β] stevedidWHAT@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago This scenario happens to me all the time. People usually just assume that someone else adding details or pedantic corrections means theyβre invalidating your whole argument rather than trying to strengthen it (ultimately, I assume) permalink fedilink source parent [β] bouh@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago That would be up to a court to decide that. permalink fedilink source parent [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -8 points 2 years ago (1 child) I never claimed he was. But he's guilty of being an ally of russia permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] rbesfe@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) arrest this treasonous scumbag You literally just did permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -7 points 2 years ago (1 child) I accused him of being treasonous -- which he ABSOLUTELY IS. End of discussion. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) No he's not by definition. He isn't Ukrainian so he can't commit treason against the Ukrainian people. He didn't commit any treasonous acts against the US or our allies here either (Ukraine is not an US ally last I checked). I despise Musk and pretty much everything he stands for. I think it's borderline societal insanity to allow private industry to put satellites in space and think it takes a certain kind of awful megalomaniac to think they can control that infrastructure single handedly. But saying he's treasonous for this? That cheapens the word when you use it against people that ARE treasonous. For instance when certain ex-Presidents decide to steal classified documents despite numerous warnings... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I didn't say he was a traitor. I said he is treasonous in his actions. Please, people -- There is a difference. And BTW, Musk's actions, by assisting a terrorist regime currently trying to commit a genocide upon a country of people, are equally as treasonous to anything trump has done. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) treason (noun): The betrayal of allegiance toward one's own country, especially by committing hostile acts against it or aiding its enemies in committing such acts. You can't commit treason against a country if you aren't a citizen of that country by definition. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -11 points 2 years ago (2 children) Treasonous. Learn to read, musk-lover permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -9 points 2 years ago Musk has the character of, and characteristics of, a traitor. Yes. permalink fedilink source parent [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) treasonous (adjective): involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes. Assisting the enemy is treasonous permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) literally just use a different word it's not a big deal permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent
[β] stevedidWHAT@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago This scenario happens to me all the time. People usually just assume that someone else adding details or pedantic corrections means theyβre invalidating your whole argument rather than trying to strengthen it (ultimately, I assume) permalink fedilink source parent
[β] bouh@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago That would be up to a court to decide that. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -8 points 2 years ago (1 child) I never claimed he was. But he's guilty of being an ally of russia permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] rbesfe@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) arrest this treasonous scumbag You literally just did permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -7 points 2 years ago (1 child) I accused him of being treasonous -- which he ABSOLUTELY IS. End of discussion. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) No he's not by definition. He isn't Ukrainian so he can't commit treason against the Ukrainian people. He didn't commit any treasonous acts against the US or our allies here either (Ukraine is not an US ally last I checked). I despise Musk and pretty much everything he stands for. I think it's borderline societal insanity to allow private industry to put satellites in space and think it takes a certain kind of awful megalomaniac to think they can control that infrastructure single handedly. But saying he's treasonous for this? That cheapens the word when you use it against people that ARE treasonous. For instance when certain ex-Presidents decide to steal classified documents despite numerous warnings... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I didn't say he was a traitor. I said he is treasonous in his actions. Please, people -- There is a difference. And BTW, Musk's actions, by assisting a terrorist regime currently trying to commit a genocide upon a country of people, are equally as treasonous to anything trump has done. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) treason (noun): The betrayal of allegiance toward one's own country, especially by committing hostile acts against it or aiding its enemies in committing such acts. You can't commit treason against a country if you aren't a citizen of that country by definition. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -11 points 2 years ago (2 children) Treasonous. Learn to read, musk-lover permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -9 points 2 years ago Musk has the character of, and characteristics of, a traitor. Yes. permalink fedilink source parent [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) treasonous (adjective): involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes. Assisting the enemy is treasonous permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) literally just use a different word it's not a big deal permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent
[β] rbesfe@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) arrest this treasonous scumbag You literally just did permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -7 points 2 years ago (1 child) I accused him of being treasonous -- which he ABSOLUTELY IS. End of discussion. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) No he's not by definition. He isn't Ukrainian so he can't commit treason against the Ukrainian people. He didn't commit any treasonous acts against the US or our allies here either (Ukraine is not an US ally last I checked). I despise Musk and pretty much everything he stands for. I think it's borderline societal insanity to allow private industry to put satellites in space and think it takes a certain kind of awful megalomaniac to think they can control that infrastructure single handedly. But saying he's treasonous for this? That cheapens the word when you use it against people that ARE treasonous. For instance when certain ex-Presidents decide to steal classified documents despite numerous warnings... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I didn't say he was a traitor. I said he is treasonous in his actions. Please, people -- There is a difference. And BTW, Musk's actions, by assisting a terrorist regime currently trying to commit a genocide upon a country of people, are equally as treasonous to anything trump has done. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) treason (noun): The betrayal of allegiance toward one's own country, especially by committing hostile acts against it or aiding its enemies in committing such acts. You can't commit treason against a country if you aren't a citizen of that country by definition. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -11 points 2 years ago (2 children) Treasonous. Learn to read, musk-lover permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -9 points 2 years ago Musk has the character of, and characteristics of, a traitor. Yes. permalink fedilink source parent [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) treasonous (adjective): involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes. Assisting the enemy is treasonous permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) literally just use a different word it's not a big deal permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -7 points 2 years ago (1 child) I accused him of being treasonous -- which he ABSOLUTELY IS. End of discussion. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) No he's not by definition. He isn't Ukrainian so he can't commit treason against the Ukrainian people. He didn't commit any treasonous acts against the US or our allies here either (Ukraine is not an US ally last I checked). I despise Musk and pretty much everything he stands for. I think it's borderline societal insanity to allow private industry to put satellites in space and think it takes a certain kind of awful megalomaniac to think they can control that infrastructure single handedly. But saying he's treasonous for this? That cheapens the word when you use it against people that ARE treasonous. For instance when certain ex-Presidents decide to steal classified documents despite numerous warnings... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I didn't say he was a traitor. I said he is treasonous in his actions. Please, people -- There is a difference. And BTW, Musk's actions, by assisting a terrorist regime currently trying to commit a genocide upon a country of people, are equally as treasonous to anything trump has done. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) treason (noun): The betrayal of allegiance toward one's own country, especially by committing hostile acts against it or aiding its enemies in committing such acts. You can't commit treason against a country if you aren't a citizen of that country by definition. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -11 points 2 years ago (2 children) Treasonous. Learn to read, musk-lover permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -9 points 2 years ago Musk has the character of, and characteristics of, a traitor. Yes. permalink fedilink source parent [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) treasonous (adjective): involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes. Assisting the enemy is treasonous permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) literally just use a different word it's not a big deal permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent
[β] Hobo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) No he's not by definition. He isn't Ukrainian so he can't commit treason against the Ukrainian people. He didn't commit any treasonous acts against the US or our allies here either (Ukraine is not an US ally last I checked). I despise Musk and pretty much everything he stands for. I think it's borderline societal insanity to allow private industry to put satellites in space and think it takes a certain kind of awful megalomaniac to think they can control that infrastructure single handedly. But saying he's treasonous for this? That cheapens the word when you use it against people that ARE treasonous. For instance when certain ex-Presidents decide to steal classified documents despite numerous warnings... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I didn't say he was a traitor. I said he is treasonous in his actions. Please, people -- There is a difference. And BTW, Musk's actions, by assisting a terrorist regime currently trying to commit a genocide upon a country of people, are equally as treasonous to anything trump has done. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) treason (noun): The betrayal of allegiance toward one's own country, especially by committing hostile acts against it or aiding its enemies in committing such acts. You can't commit treason against a country if you aren't a citizen of that country by definition. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -11 points 2 years ago (2 children) Treasonous. Learn to read, musk-lover permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -9 points 2 years ago Musk has the character of, and characteristics of, a traitor. Yes. permalink fedilink source parent [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) treasonous (adjective): involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes. Assisting the enemy is treasonous permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) literally just use a different word it's not a big deal permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent
[β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I didn't say he was a traitor. I said he is treasonous in his actions. Please, people -- There is a difference. And BTW, Musk's actions, by assisting a terrorist regime currently trying to commit a genocide upon a country of people, are equally as treasonous to anything trump has done. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) treason (noun): The betrayal of allegiance toward one's own country, especially by committing hostile acts against it or aiding its enemies in committing such acts. You can't commit treason against a country if you aren't a citizen of that country by definition. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -11 points 2 years ago (2 children) Treasonous. Learn to read, musk-lover permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -9 points 2 years ago Musk has the character of, and characteristics of, a traitor. Yes. permalink fedilink source parent [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) treasonous (adjective): involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes. Assisting the enemy is treasonous permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) literally just use a different word it's not a big deal permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent
[β] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) treason (noun): The betrayal of allegiance toward one's own country, especially by committing hostile acts against it or aiding its enemies in committing such acts. You can't commit treason against a country if you aren't a citizen of that country by definition. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -11 points 2 years ago (2 children) Treasonous. Learn to read, musk-lover permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -9 points 2 years ago Musk has the character of, and characteristics of, a traitor. Yes. permalink fedilink source parent [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) treasonous (adjective): involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes. Assisting the enemy is treasonous permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) literally just use a different word it's not a big deal permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -11 points 2 years ago (2 children) Treasonous. Learn to read, musk-lover permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [+] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -9 points 2 years ago Musk has the character of, and characteristics of, a traitor. Yes. permalink fedilink source parent [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) treasonous (adjective): involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes. Assisting the enemy is treasonous permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) literally just use a different word it's not a big deal permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Hobo@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (1 child) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -9 points 2 years ago Musk has the character of, and characteristics of, a traitor. Yes. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Grant_M@lemmy.ca -9 points 2 years ago Musk has the character of, and characteristics of, a traitor. Yes. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) treasonous (adjective): involving or guilty of the crime of betraying one's country. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes. Assisting the enemy is treasonous permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) literally just use a different word it's not a big deal permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent
[β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) Yes. Assisting the enemy is treasonous permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) literally just use a different word it's not a big deal permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent
[β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) literally just use a different word it's not a big deal permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent
[β] Grant_M@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) No. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] detectivesniffles@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago based permalink fedilink source parent
[β] jormaig@programming.dev 10 points 2 years ago This still makes him an enemy of Ukraine though permalink fedilink source parent
[β] bouh@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago (1 child) This is the very definition of treason. What you're talking about is messing with words. The bare fact is that musk betrayed the trust you could have with him or any business he has any power into. In brief, it may not be a legal crime in your country, but it is the very definition of betrayal. He acted against the interests of nato and in favour of an enemy of nato. You can hardly deny that, but the law and this scumbag are about technicalities, not morale or justice. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] viking@infosec.pub 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Treason =/= betrayal. You can only commit treason against your own country, or at most against a coalition of allied forces. Since Ukraine is not a NATO member, he couldn't commit an act of treason against the NATO either (if that's even a thing), since the NATO has not formally allied with Ukraine either. They have sanctioned Russia and condemned the war, but have not openly declared Russia an enemy. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] bouh@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) You see, that's exactly the technicalities I'm talking about. Nato is allied to Ukraine. They sent so much stuff, they are training their soldiers, they are providing real time intelligence and secret services are all in on this. They're not participating directly in the war, but they definitely are allies and it's hypocritical to deny it. I don't know the difference in English between betrayal and treason though. But I'm pretty sure it'll be technicalities too. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Surdon@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I mean, the differences between most words are "technicalities," but that doesn't make them meaningless. It is the technicalities and nuance that makes them useful. Treason is an act of betraying or undermining a state that you belong to, and is not necessarily morally right nor wrong- but obviously extremely negative from the states perspective. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] bouh@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) You just wrote that treason is betrayal in a specific case. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Surdon@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago Of course it is. Treason is a specific type of betrayal- a subset of betrayals if you will. That's why there is nuance- they aren't the same thing, because treason is more specific and doesn't apply in this case permalink fedilink source parent
[β] viking@infosec.pub 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Treason =/= betrayal. You can only commit treason against your own country, or at most against a coalition of allied forces. Since Ukraine is not a NATO member, he couldn't commit an act of treason against the NATO either (if that's even a thing), since the NATO has not formally allied with Ukraine either. They have sanctioned Russia and condemned the war, but have not openly declared Russia an enemy. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] bouh@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) You see, that's exactly the technicalities I'm talking about. Nato is allied to Ukraine. They sent so much stuff, they are training their soldiers, they are providing real time intelligence and secret services are all in on this. They're not participating directly in the war, but they definitely are allies and it's hypocritical to deny it. I don't know the difference in English between betrayal and treason though. But I'm pretty sure it'll be technicalities too. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Surdon@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I mean, the differences between most words are "technicalities," but that doesn't make them meaningless. It is the technicalities and nuance that makes them useful. Treason is an act of betraying or undermining a state that you belong to, and is not necessarily morally right nor wrong- but obviously extremely negative from the states perspective. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] bouh@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) You just wrote that treason is betrayal in a specific case. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Surdon@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago Of course it is. Treason is a specific type of betrayal- a subset of betrayals if you will. That's why there is nuance- they aren't the same thing, because treason is more specific and doesn't apply in this case permalink fedilink source parent
[β] bouh@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago (1 child) You see, that's exactly the technicalities I'm talking about. Nato is allied to Ukraine. They sent so much stuff, they are training their soldiers, they are providing real time intelligence and secret services are all in on this. They're not participating directly in the war, but they definitely are allies and it's hypocritical to deny it. I don't know the difference in English between betrayal and treason though. But I'm pretty sure it'll be technicalities too. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Surdon@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I mean, the differences between most words are "technicalities," but that doesn't make them meaningless. It is the technicalities and nuance that makes them useful. Treason is an act of betraying or undermining a state that you belong to, and is not necessarily morally right nor wrong- but obviously extremely negative from the states perspective. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] bouh@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) You just wrote that treason is betrayal in a specific case. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Surdon@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago Of course it is. Treason is a specific type of betrayal- a subset of betrayals if you will. That's why there is nuance- they aren't the same thing, because treason is more specific and doesn't apply in this case permalink fedilink source parent
[β] Surdon@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago (1 child) I mean, the differences between most words are "technicalities," but that doesn't make them meaningless. It is the technicalities and nuance that makes them useful. Treason is an act of betraying or undermining a state that you belong to, and is not necessarily morally right nor wrong- but obviously extremely negative from the states perspective. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] bouh@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) You just wrote that treason is betrayal in a specific case. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Surdon@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago Of course it is. Treason is a specific type of betrayal- a subset of betrayals if you will. That's why there is nuance- they aren't the same thing, because treason is more specific and doesn't apply in this case permalink fedilink source parent
[β] bouh@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 child) You just wrote that treason is betrayal in a specific case. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Surdon@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago Of course it is. Treason is a specific type of betrayal- a subset of betrayals if you will. That's why there is nuance- they aren't the same thing, because treason is more specific and doesn't apply in this case permalink fedilink source parent
[β] Surdon@lemm.ee 1 point 2 years ago Of course it is. Treason is a specific type of betrayal- a subset of betrayals if you will. That's why there is nuance- they aren't the same thing, because treason is more specific and doesn't apply in this case permalink fedilink source parent