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Starlink is refusing to comply with Brazil's X ban (Update: Starlink will comply) (www.engadget.com)
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[–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Why would the US strain their relationship with Brazil over Musk?

He's in deep with the US financial sector and the MAGA GOP base.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I'm failing to see the connection with Brazil here.

    What would the backlash be from the US financial sector?

    Why would MAGA be mad about the US Government extraditing an African American?

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    What would the backlash be from the US financial sector?

    Lobbyists would lean on federal and state legislators to impose retaliatory sanctions.

    Why would MAGA be mad about the US Government extraditing an African American?

    Because they see him as on their "team".

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    So in your mind the possibility of Musk being extradited could lead to those colossal outcomes?

    The starlink thing died yesterday but, I can't imagine a reaction this strong from the US financial sector or MAGA.

    I disagree with the intensity of this response, if it were to happen.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    So in your mind the possibility of Musk being extradited could lead to those colossal outcomes?

    In my mind he just doesn't get extradited, because it's too much trouble and sets a bad standard for American billionaires.

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