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Re:Apple CEO Tim Cook Calling for Bloomberg to Retract Its C... by jimmydef on Saturday October 20, 2018 @03:48AM (#18262259)
Journalistic freedom in the US has allowed American journalists and news organisations to publish a lot of untruths. The hurdle to prosecute for slander and libel is much much higher in the US than many other European countries. We can debate its pros and cons but that's the way it is currently and Michael Bloomberg would not be affected in the slightest even if it turns out the story is all toss.

This is especially so in the current "China threat" political climate in the US. China is essentially a boogieman in the US right now and attacking it has proven to be a great generator of votes for politicians.

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Re:Apple CEO Tim Cook Calling for Bloomberg to Retract Its C... by mohammedbin on Saturday October 20, 2018 @04:43AM (#18262400)
I agree with all you said but it seems that you misunderstood what I was trying to convey (or I what you were trying to convey)

I'm saying Bloomberg the publication is likely right about the story because they are taking a stand that hurts Bloomberg the persons presidential aspirations. They wouldn't have ran it unless it really was something.

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