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Re:Biden signs TikTok 'ban' bill into law, starting clock fo... by wumeow on Wednesday April 24, 2024 @10:21PM (#40152604)
Yes, pressure is not the same as coercion. The 5th circuit is a notorious conservative circus show, I’ll wait for the Supreme Court’s decision.
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Re:Biden signs TikTok 'ban' bill into law, starting clock fo... by arandomusername on Thursday April 25, 2024 @08:20AM (#40156601)
How is "threats of adverse consequences" any different than what China does?

If a cartel member comes up to you and tells you to give him your wallet or there might be "consequences", do you think you are free to refuse him?

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