• Russian forces in Ukraine are reportedly using Starlink terminals for internet connectivity.
  • The Ukrainian military claims that the use of Starlink by Russian troops is becoming “systemic”.
  • SpaceX, the owner of Starlink, denies selling equipment to the Russian government or military.

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  • Burn_The_Right@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Maybe Elon needs to go to prison for eggregiously violating sanctions. Is that a thing? Can someone get prison time for such a crime?

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          8 months ago

          Basically, the US is being held hostage on numerous fronts by Musk. The man influences s so much of American life in including infrastructure as well as critical technology in aerospace, that pissing him off risks massive geopolitical losses for America.

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            8 months ago

            Nationalize his business and sanction all his assets for aiding and abetting the enemy and working as a foreign agent against the US and our allies. Lock him up or deport his ass to Russia.

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              No rich person has thought of the long term in a while.

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                They’re buying up bunkers and mega yachts invade they need to escape the hoards.

                I wonder what the plan is when all their domestic staff revolt though? Working for rich dudes means you know where most/all of their important shit is.