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Re:TikTok preparing for U.S. shut-off on Sunday by sushid on Wednesday January 15, 2025 @03:08PM (#42716226)
What a truly insane take. Do you honestly think the Chinese government looks out more for your interests as an American citizen? The fact that you couldn't make the reverse claim in China without being censored speaks volumes.
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Re:TikTok preparing for U.S. shut-off on Sunday by kelseyfrog on Wednesday January 15, 2025 @03:38PM (#42716598)
When you've exhausted legitimate means for change, you begin searching for illegitimate means. Sorry, but at the end of the day, leverage is leverage and if a person in power says "this really hurts," congratulations they've told you their weakness.
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Re:TikTok preparing for U.S. shut-off on Sunday by zem on Wednesday January 15, 2025 @05:42PM (#42718193)
the chinese government doesn't care about you one way or another; the US one is actively hostile towards you.
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Re:TikTok preparing for U.S. shut-off on Sunday by usef- on Friday January 17, 2025 @08:36PM (#42744994)
Not true
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