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Information operations directed at Hong Kong

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1116 points whatok | 3 comments | 19 Aug 19 18:11 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
1. b_tterc_p ◴[19 Aug 19 19:02 UTC] No.20740707[source]▶
Maybe one day our cyberpunk corporate overlords will be able to fine governments for this kind of shit.
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2. crispyambulance ◴[19 Aug 19 20:10 UTC] No.20741347[source]▶
Ain't gonna happen.

In reality, our cyberpunk overlords will fall over themselves to provide the best level of service to the highest paying autocratic government customers.

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3. jessaustin ◴[19 Aug 19 21:48 UTC] No.20742141[source]▶
Is there a meaningful difference between a "fine" levied on the state by a firm and a fee the state pays the firm for a service? I'm reminded of Joe Nacchio... there's a guy who didn't understand this business.