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Re:Why the NBA Apologized to China over Daryl Morey's Tweet ... by deogeo on Monday October 07, 2019 @10:08PM (#21187988)
How long until China starts pressuring foreign firms to cut business with those that speak against it?

Will mentioning Tibet jeopardize your AWS account?

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Re:Why the NBA Apologized to China over Daryl Morey's Tweet ... by cdmckay on Tuesday October 08, 2019 @03:12AM (#21189567)
Isn’t the USA doing this very thing with sanctions against Venezuela and Iran?

Even if you’re not an American company, you can be punished by the USA for doing business in countries that they have sanctioned.

So let’s not pretend like this is some horrible future, it’s already the present.

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Re:Why the NBA Apologized to China over Daryl Morey's Tweet ... by deogeo on Tuesday October 08, 2019 @03:40AM (#21189726)
It's the present for Venezuela and Iran. If you want a similar fate for the USA, keep allowing Chinese influence to grow. But do not be surprised if other Americans don't find much comfort in your preachings that they deserve it.

If someone punches you, should you not put up your guard, because you, too, have punched others?

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Re:Why the NBA Apologized to China over Daryl Morey's Tweet ... by pritambaral on Tuesday October 08, 2019 @10:52AM (#21192930)
> ... in your preachings that they deserve it.

I don't see where your parent preaches "the deserve it".

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Re:Why the NBA Apologized to China over Daryl Morey's Tweet ... by zenexer on Tuesday October 08, 2019 @01:38AM (#21189096)
That is a scary thought.
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Re:Why the NBA Apologized to China over Daryl Morey's Tweet ... by deogeo on Wednesday October 09, 2019 @11:11AM (#21203965)
Looks like it's more than just a thought: "Last year, China severely punished Marriott after an employee in Omaha, Neb., “liked” a pro-Tibet tweet. Marriott profusely apologized and fired the employee." -- https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/10/07/nba-is-on...
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Re:Why the NBA Apologized to China over Daryl Morey's Tweet ... by kurk on Tuesday October 08, 2019 @05:53AM (#21190419)
Go to Tibet and just ask the indigenous people. seems no news to complain for Tibet recently
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