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marcelias.bsky.social • 51 days ago

Tim Cook is just the latest in a long line of billionaires shamefully bowing down to Donald Trump.

Here is my commitment about @democracydocket.com and the choices I've made. https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-choices-ive-made/

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roseross-123.bsky.social•51 days ago

Another product that we can boycott for one day! We have the power!

chelittle.bsky.social•50 days ago

Illegal donations that's all these are and those crimes need to be enforced in the court once the court has been cleansed

smocarski.bsky.social•51 days ago

It’s getting ridiculously difficult to shop responsibly.

chrisdel.bsky.social•51 days ago

So true! Wanted to try an iPhone but will have to think long and hard about it.

palmvegas.bsky.social•50 days ago

NAUZEATING!

fedup90611.bsky.social•50 days ago

I wonder how great they are going to think he is when Trump Administration starts to cut benefits and people can’t afford to buy their goods. Tariffs will make things very expensive. I’ll eat before I pay for my Apple Account.

itek-mark.bsky.social•51 days ago

Tim can't tolerate a 15 or 20 percent increase in the price of Apple goods imported from China.

This scramble to appease Trump amongst the billionaire class is the reason for his tariff threat. He quids and they pro in order to avoid them.

lowcalcalzonezone.bsky.social•50 days ago

Trump's buddy, Tim Apple 🍏

cri55.bsky.social•51 days ago

Gay billionaires love Trump

forbin17.bsky.social•50 days ago

Tim apple

dharmalee3.bsky.social•50 days ago

Reposted

katephyre.bsky.social•51 days ago

CEO’s are useless.

#FreeLuigi

luminousbluesphere.bsky.social•50 days ago

He has almost zero involvement in SpaceX, the only successful organization under his watch.
Motherfucker fails upwards and that's how he makes his billions.

momoftwo.bsky.social•48 days ago

Especially considering that he is spending so much time with Trump.

katephyre.bsky.social•51 days ago

#FreeLuigi

blackohiosky.bsky.social•51 days ago

Fascists inspire fear. That prompts reaction. We witness reaction and react. A method. 🤔

velvetmead.bsky.social•51 days ago

Not Tim Apple! 😖

buddee.bsky.social•51 days ago

Gotta keep the China Slave Plants open.

hollandaisesauce.bsky.social•50 days ago

I guess I’m not buying an iPhone when my contract is up for renewal… my bro says RedMi’s are excellent

shedevilpatrol.bsky.social•51 days ago

Yeah, well, when the dotard follows his handler to seize their $$$$, to which he already has started, once you give in to him… https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2022/03/29/1088886554/how-putin-conquered-russias-oligarchy

erickabad.com•50 days ago

So disappointing with Tim Cook turning his back and a slap on the face of the LBGQT+ community.

pinkaditus.bsky.social•51 days ago

Even today, the main stream media is looking back complaining>>>Trump is going into the future with the five families, the MAFIA, Bazos/Cook/Musk/Trump/Zuckerberg. Now their plan is deep recession>>>we need both Dems & the GOP to stop this!

letsliveandlearn.bsky.social•51 days ago

I am in the process of deleting my Facebook account because of Zuckerberg. But I use all Apple products and buy off Amazon all the time. They seem to all be in on this. I don’t know where to turn? The list of companies & their board members that haven’t contributed to The Felon is probably shorter.

rewildingmusic.bsky.social•51 days ago

Tim apple wants the government contract for the concentration camps' IT

mauipaddler.bsky.social•51 days ago

Does anyone know how many women billionaires or millionaires have donated? I’m just curious

teddyboogens.bsky.social•51 days ago

Its a million bucks, Tim Apple could wipe his ass with a million bucks and probably does.

liberalazbirder.bsky.social•51 days ago

For those of you who are demented like Rump, Tim Cook is also Tim Apple. 🍏 🤣🤣🤣
Bluesky peeps, please let me know when we’re done pretending election winning cures dementia.

melaniemac73.bsky.social•51 days ago

Thank you for leading the charge to protect the rule of law

cdnmisanthrope.bsky.social•51 days ago

Cook has been cozying up to Trump for years, and that's what is needed, as a CEO charged with maximizing the value of the company. "Donations" can be viewed as purchasing access, as protection money, or straight-up bribes, when having to deal with someone like Trump.

duncandixoncoffee.me•51 days ago

Ok this is what I came to say. You can’t expect a CEO to take a moral stand that would hurt the stockholders. You just can’t.
He probably does like Trump, but even if he didn’t, he still had to do this.

fayelands.bsky.social•51 days ago

And this is the reason I donate.

ronnyis.bsky.social•50 days ago

Tim Cook is only concerned about keeping his company's money flowing. He's so shallow.

fairygardens.bsky.social•51 days ago

What a damn disgrace. I hope he loses everything.

cabanaboy.bsky.social•50 days ago

That’s not going to work out the way he thinks

paymemoneyplease.bsky.social•49 days ago

Pleasepaymemoney

someguy2024.bsky.social•51 days ago

Obeying in advance. Not a good idea.

corkonianbrian.bsky.social•51 days ago

#andsoitbegins bowing & more shamefully Kowtowing to the demagoguery that is Musk. Cook is another non-American who has more influence over the PINO Trump than the American electorate who fell for PINO Trumps snake oil cure alls !!

ghollis.bsky.social•50 days ago

We love you, Marc! Thank you for everything you do to save our democracy.
☮️💙🇺🇲

worldfamousdjfish.bsky.social•50 days ago

Did he sign the check "Tim Apple"?

charliefromearth.bsky.social•51 days ago

No, not Tim Apple!!!

alvie2.bsky.social•51 days ago

I get it, but I also get they need to market their businesses so don’t fault them for business actions,but am disappointed in them; it will be like this now for the possible next 4 years- we have voted in a criminal org that wants to collect by any means necessary we don’t have an Elliot Ness!

scottjewlrydesign.bsky.social•50 days ago

I am a dedicated Apple user but I am truly disgusted with Tim Cook’s bowing down to the felon 🍊💩. For a gay man to act in such a manner is truly shocking considering the fact that the convicted felon 🍊💩 and his Republican sycophants fully intend to repeal gay marriage and gay rights.

darcelj.bsky.social•51 days ago

TRUMP-MO MONEY, MO MONEY, MO MONEY!!!!

jafkettani.bsky.social•51 days ago

As Krugman explained very well, the whole tariffs thing is just a n extortion scheme to extract bribes from people that curry favor with trump as sole decider of who gets punished. Frankly cook has no choice as it is his fiduciary responsibility to protect Apple.

jv-in-co.bsky.social•50 days ago

Tom Petty sang it best with "I Won't Back Down...."

bobmendez.bsky.social•51 days ago

Not bowing down, he's making an investment.

semajretep.bsky.social•50 days ago

nyfedsdaughter.bsky.social•51 days ago

Imagine having billions and still being a self serving coward? 🙄

pennylover.bsky.social•50 days ago

Just curious… does anyone know if these billionaires also contributed to inaugurations for Dems or is this a new thing with Trump? In other words, is this just standard operating procedure? Thanks.

jenniferwm.bsky.social•50 days ago

For some, it is SOP. I can’t remember which now, tho.

casualobserver2.bsky.social•51 days ago

Boycott toyphones. There are better alternatives!

dunnottar1745.bsky.social•50 days ago

Not an f’ing spine among them….

chernynkaya.bsky.social•51 days ago

It’s disgusting. And even after Trump introduced him as named Tim Apple. Greed uber alles.

cjsteeler.bsky.social•51 days ago

you mean billionaires that want to see America succeed no matter which side is the driving force behind that success? you sad pathetic fuck

natedaag.bsky.social•51 days ago

I thought I saw Tim Apple just today!

nadiahyc.bsky.social•50 days ago

"Tim Apple" has no self respect

gregkwi.bsky.social•51 days ago

Thought he was supposed to be referred to as “Tim Apple”.

vicvictor.bsky.social•50 days ago

They don’t seem to realize the massive boycotts that are breathing down their necks

hollyquick.bsky.social•51 days ago

Hang your head in shame, Tim Apple. 😑 Seriously, what a coward.

maverickgator.bsky.social•50 days ago

Marc, love you but have to say you are wrong. Tim Cook has a fiduciary duty to his shareholders. If Cook were not to make a symbolic gesture for the Crazy King, Trump would have his AG Biondi find some reason to hurt Apple. That would cost many millions more than the donation. Smart business move.

mrslmyname.bsky.social•50 days ago

It's all about $$.

boygranny.bsky.social•50 days ago

Just cancelled my Apple subscription.

kalifissure.bsky.social•51 days ago

I'm not sure "bowing down to" as much as "aligning with" since billionaires and taxes and stuff

smknjohnny17.bsky.social•51 days ago

if the American people really treasured democracy; they would boycott these bootlickers! know where youre spending your hard earned money folks! you just may be furthering fascism! thats only if you really care!

happybeachvibes.bsky.social•51 days ago

CEO Tim Cook is worth $2.2 Billion and has contributed $1 Million of his personal wealth to Trump’s 2025 inauguration, I guess we really are going to see a #MAGA Kleptocracy ruling America, so disgraceful to the legacy of Steve Jobs

bobbyc22.bsky.social•51 days ago

You mean Tim 🍎 don’t you

heyche.bsky.social•51 days ago

There is not much hope for the rest of us. 4 looonnng years ahead.

okay7.bsky.social•51 days ago

You ask yourself “do I want to buy something from Apple in the future knowing this”? I don’t think I do.

philipvernon.bsky.social•51 days ago

And when the Chump is gone, ALL of them will claim ethical virginity.

teagsamatic.bsky.social•51 days ago

Is he bowing down or does he realise that Trump is just going to implement policies that make the rich richer and the poor poorer, just like he did during his last term. There's a reason that Musk donated so much to the campaign, it was an investment, albeit not one that he's going to see returns on

regis-greene.bsky.social•50 days ago

Whats the point of being a billionaire when you’re weak AF.

yanaarlee.bsky.social•51 days ago

"To die wealthy is to die in disgrace." Chaucer

yanaarlee.bsky.social•51 days ago

The moral bankruptsy of the GOP began at least with Nixon, and maybe as far back as Howard Taft, who gave us Amendment 16, the federal income tax, "The Law that Never Was". GOP has been tanking for awhile now.

here4democracy.bsky.social•51 days ago

We should have...asked for audits and recounts. But it appears the hostage takeover came hours after the election was called. What a shame. How do we go forward knowing Dems didn't ask for audits and recounts? Can we even trust them? #gaslit #dystopia

garibaldib.bsky.social•50 days ago

Excuse me while I go and cancel my Prime membership.

scottnutte.bsky.social•51 days ago

Rise up against the billionaires class!

mandarindragon.bsky.social•51 days ago

Oh no what did he do? Don’t make me hate Apple like I do Tesla and Amazon

khr5.bsky.social•51 days ago

I hope Mark Cuban does not cave. The orange fool is going to embarrass all of them, they just do not know it yet.

duncandixoncoffee.me•51 days ago

Mark needs to start a political party.

escarietson.bsky.social•51 days ago

#EatTheRich #BoycottApple

izzy90265.bsky.social•51 days ago

I know democracy will return at some point but will I live to see it?

chrismba.bsky.social•51 days ago

How did men so weak get to be CEOs?

deekmansky.bsky.social•50 days ago

Is there a silent r in that guys name?

bilt2flyhvy-in.bsky.social•50 days ago

Likely? It’s ALL OVER the VIP Club/Platinum Members Room grapevine.

YahKno, the: ‘Do you WANT to LOSE your Tax Shelter/Deferment?’ Argument.

southpawjc.bsky.social•50 days ago

And yet Mango Manbaby will still get his name wrong and call him Tim Apple to his face🙄

jmfine.bsky.social•51 days ago

“…shamefully GOING down ON Donald Trump”
There. Fixed.

stonemom.bsky.social•51 days ago

These guys are truly disgusting.

stevieinselby.bsky.social•51 days ago

Tim Cook ... or Tim Apple? 😉

amyreads59.bsky.social•51 days ago

Why wouldn't they? They're all getting pretty excited about the new oligarchy that's coming.

gxro6883.bsky.social•51 days ago

If your objectives are the same, ie get even more stupidly rich and your acquiescence avoids trumps spiteful vengeance it’s not difficult to understand. What I don’t understand is how the system suddenly started spitting out mega billionaires or even billionaires. This chart is obscene.

diana52.bsky.social•51 days ago

I’ll go back to using a landline home only if I need to.

cynthiadolliole.bsky.social•50 days ago

We definitely won’t back down!!!💙🇺🇸🦋

huckdillinger.bsky.social•51 days ago

He showed his belly to the tyrant but it won’t protect him.

tcondon.bsky.social•51 days ago

You keep missing the phrasing. It’s “bending over”…

pegdif58.bsky.social•51 days ago

BOYCOTT

fairybabs.bsky.social•51 days ago

Thank you for all you do for our democracy. We need more like you.

kimmer.bsky.social•50 days ago

Apple, one of the most powerful undisputed business's in our world never mind our Country & Cook is scared of Trump? I mean come on guys, u must have a bigger set than this or u wouldn't be where u r. WTF Happened to u?

bobtre.bsky.social•51 days ago

I’m getting rid of my IPhone, my Prime, my Tesla ( can’t actually afford one )and deleting my Facebook account.

chrisscout.bsky.social•51 days ago

princessbabs3.bsky.social•51 days ago

Selling my Apple stock I’ve held for 10 years. Made a lot but not supporting billionaires that bow to Trump.

happybeachvibes.bsky.social•51 days ago

Keep your Apple stock, it benefits your retirement and rise up against the Billionaires and the #MAGA Kleptocracy

tiggeribby.bsky.social•51 days ago

Can you please stop with the maga hashtags? They make you look like a magat at first glance, and that might be why you’re not getting much engagement.

happybeachvibes.bsky.social•51 days ago

Thanks, but I’m NOT here for engagement, please feel free to #block

bigpoison.bsky.social•51 days ago

“Bowing down.” Is THAT what the kids call it these days?

aldojay69.bsky.social•50 days ago

immunologyphd.bsky.social•50 days ago

What about the 14th amendment?

sharonotness.bsky.social•50 days ago

I have been increasingly disappointed in Tim Cook. Now even more so.

warriorprince.bsky.social•50 days ago

& yet the power is totally & truly in our hands ... if we stop buying their products and stop subscribing to their services, their enormous wealth will disappear in a flash ... but most of us are not willing to do w/o our little comforts that enable these traitors.

dan429.bsky.social•50 days ago

I can't stress enough about how important it is to go to https://nowmarch.org and learn how we can lobby Congress to use the 14th Amendment. FACT Trump is a insurrectionist and he can be prevented from being president, Protest and March currently going on in Washington. Act NOW before it's too late. SHARE

maggiemaeslyfox.bsky.social•51 days ago

🍏🐛

sevenstones.bsky.social•49 days ago

Welcome back to Gilded Age. Our Robber Barons

aprilst.bsky.social•50 days ago

Tell me it ain't so!

mike916.bsky.social•51 days ago

They had no shame to begin with. It's shameful to even HAVE a billion and not attempting to give it all away.

Noone forced them to horde so much. They can choose to give more, they simply don't. They don't find hording wealth of that magnitude shameful.

ganker.bsky.social•50 days ago

Never forget those who put themselves over their country. Specifically the corporations.

sued4.bsky.social•51 days ago

So disappointing

lotof.bsky.social•50 days ago

It's not bowing down. It's bribery.

batmobile63-65.bsky.social•51 days ago

That worm emerged from the apple to kiss some ass!

keikiokaaina.bsky.social•51 days ago

Remember that 1984 Apple ad with the athlete smashing the video screen of the government? Yeah, not so much any more.

manysoulswithin.bsky.social•50 days ago

The Nazis used to give special dispensations to Jews, gays, Romanis, et al, who they found useful. Until they weren't useful anymore.

I'll leave it there.

cubbie50.bsky.social•51 days ago

who else thinks the inauguration will be catered by McDonalds and somehow the rest of the millions will end up in Turnip's pocket.

dabeav.bsky.social•51 days ago

Just greedy men playing the game of flattery with the despot to gain his favor in the hope of leveraging it to further increase their personal wealth and power, just like his favorite corrupt dictators do. Capitalism made us great, but greed is ever at the ready to run amuck.

nancyquilter92.bsky.social•51 days ago

How many damned millions does trump need to feed his ego at an illegitimate inauguration?

smokeygrowth.bsky.social•51 days ago

This is off topic, but I’m trying to spread the word. Please flood social media with MLK on Jan 20. No mention of the Inauguration, just MLK all day long. We choose whom to revere. Pass it on.

wellwithmysoul.bsky.social•51 days ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlTJrNJ5lA

drenethdolly.bsky.social•51 days ago

We have more spine and more willpower than people with billions of dollars.

This is what we're seeing.

The content of our character is richer than anything that can be amassed.

We will succeed because we have something that not even "titans of industry" have.

italianhorne.bsky.social•51 days ago

We need his strength, influence, and business acumen to square America away 🦄🩵💫
The last 4 years have been hard on the United States of America 🇺🇸

grumpyfinfan.bsky.social•50 days ago

Receipts.. remember who set aside their morality.. remember

westernbirding.com•50 days ago

It’s pretty obvious what’s going on. Mafia tactics.

defundmaga.us•50 days ago

#DefundMAGA -- is Apple next in line to face a DMA boycott? Looks like this may be necessary. (Also - bonus - Trump has 500K invested in Apple, so a Defund MAGA Action against could hurt him directly.)

commonsenseonly.bsky.social•51 days ago

I will NEVER understand how these people sleep at nite.

ZERO integrity. Zero!!!

happybeachvibes.bsky.social•51 days ago

This 💰💰💰💰 and in 2025 we will have a #MAGA Kleptocracy and every CEO will kiss the arse of Lex Luther and Donald Trump

waddell12.bsky.social•51 days ago

Good ol Tim Apple

dontfwmothernature.bsky.social•51 days ago

Thank you Marc for everything you and your team are doing.

ravencramskull.bsky.social•51 days ago

I think you mean Tim Apple.

camelshitonthewall.bsky.social•51 days ago

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millseckert.bsky.social•50 days ago

These billionaires are devoid of any larger democratic principles. It is is indeed shameful behavior.

wewillsee2025.bsky.social•51 days ago

I’m at a loss, I missed where it was mentioned what Tim Cook did, if it was mentioned at all.

notafanoftrump.bsky.social•51 days ago

It’s Cook’s “Please don’t impose tariffs on Apple or throw me into an LGBTQ interment camp” protection payment.

lynnl9.bsky.social•50 days ago

Shame on all of the spineless sycophants.

sjhnstl.bsky.social•51 days ago

If you had any illusions about billionaires, you should be disabused of them as almost all have bent the knee to Trump.

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