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Re:Uber drivers in Kenya are ignoring the app and charging t... by AnimalMuppet on Wednesday September 11, 2024 @02:46PM (#41514166)
I suspect they are referring to the recent US Supreme Court decision.
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Re:Uber drivers in Kenya are ignoring the app and charging t... by PeterCorless on Thursday September 12, 2024 @05:05PM (#41525565)
Yes. Two issues, really. First, high wealth individuals could accept "tips" to get paid millions without any tax. And you could "tip" a Congressperson and it would not be called a bribe.

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/sen-ted-cruzs-no-ta...

https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2024/07/us-sup...

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