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		8338550bff96 11 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: U.K. orders Apple to let it spy on users’ encrypte... At what point is this just extortionary cash grab from U.S. tech companies? Want to fund some expensive grand program? Find a reason to fine U.S. companies.

eastbound 11 months ago [–]

Why not. Their hegemony is used as a weapon of war, since 1998 when Microsoft was condemned-but-not-penalized for its monopoly. Make it costly for USA to spy & conquer.

8338550bff96 11 months ago | [–]

Let us see how that works out for you

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