This is pure extortion. Musk has far too much power for one person and also has enormous conflicts of interest in any role he serves in government. Both will have to be addressed if we want democracy, prosperity, and stability.
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The Kyiv Independent
⚡️US threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won't sign minerals deal, sources tell Reuters.
The U.S. first raised the prospect of shutting off Starlink after Zelensky rejected the deal presented on Feb. 12. Starlink terminals are critical in securing Ukraine's battlefield communications.
The U.S. first raised the prospect of shutting off Starlink after Zelensky rejected the deal presented on Feb. 12. Starlink terminals are critical in securing Ukraine's battlefield communications.
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Trump was right. America has a new king.
You know what it took to be rid of the last one.
It is helpful to think to Trump as a mob boss. That is how he sees himself.
Hence the “Alfonse Capone” weird, affectionate references.
You knew it was going to be like this and you thought it would be cool. No more grace. Sociopaths.
This is madness.
They both need to go.
Soon.