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Re:Germany eyes 10% digital tax on global tech groups by 6stringmerc on Friday May 30, 2025 @07:15AM (#44134998)
In Texas the phrase has traditionally been “Plato o Plomo” which translates to “Silver or Lead” fyi
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Re:Germany eyes 10% digital tax on global tech groups by yard2010 on Friday May 30, 2025 @07:38AM (#44135166)
In spanish it's plata - silver. The word comes through latin from a greek word that says "flat", probably because silver sheets are flat.
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Re:Germany eyes 10% digital tax on global tech groups by hoseyor on Friday May 30, 2025 @07:29AM (#44135113)
That sounds more like a Mexican cartel thing, you know, organized crime extortion and being in Spanish and all.
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