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Re:Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison 'will not be intimi... by viraptor on Thursday February 18, 2021 @07:11AM (#26178920)
> Why in God's name would give these idiots anymore money.

I enjoy the public services I get and would like more of them available for everyone.

> it will ultimately be push down to you in some fashion or other.

Google / FB / ad services are the few companies where it's much less likely than elsewhere. Ad spend relies on profit it generates. If they raise ad prices, they'll lose some customers. There's no easy way for them to pass on any extra tax.

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Re:Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison 'will not be intimi... by Guthur on Thursday February 18, 2021 @07:35PM (#26187899)
Which public services, they're all pretty awful from my estimation that often times optimise for less that optimal outcomes.
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Re:Facebook Australia: PM Scott Morrison 'will not be intimi... by viraptor on Saturday February 20, 2021 @05:32AM (#26203155)
Unemployment and disability benefits, schools, hospitals and medicare, roads/transport. Could it be better managed? Sure. Would I prefer lower taxes and private companies taking those over? Never.
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