This is why you don't privatize important government functions. The fault in the libertarian utopia is that in the absence of government, you still get governed. - ThreadSky

egojunk.bsky.social • 7 days ago

This is why you don't privatize important government functions. The fault in the libertarian utopia is that in the absence of government, you still get governed.

Reposted from Peter Stefanovic

The European Commission is figuring out how it could help Ukraine secure satellite communication capacity in the wake of Elon Musk reportedly threatening to pull Kyiv's access to his Starlink network

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totoroandscience.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Also. Musk is a simple war profiteer who saw an opportunity to create a monopoly while there was blood in the streets. He should not be allowed near any government. Or really anything that can cause safety issues for anyone because he is greedy and cruel.

herne.bsky.social•5 hours ago

Melon's hand-thing is disturbing…

cathleencrudden.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Exactly. No one person should have ties much power.

debschlies.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Brilliant. Can I quote you? “The fault in the libertarian utopia is that in the absence of government, you still get governed.”

nancyannn.bsky.social•13 hours ago

And, BTW, t-mobile is rolling out starlink cell service.

What could go wrong?

nancyannn.bsky.social•13 hours ago

You get governed and have no choice about by whom.

melissjpeltier.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Also,no INDIVIDUAL should have that much power of so many millions.
Even if you had a perfectly altruistic person owning a certain government function…that person is still mortal.