E.U. Prepares Major Penalties Against X

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nikanj ◴[06 Apr 25 18:14 UTC] No.43603554[source]▶

This would turn out very interestingly, because Elon Musk enjoys a level of access to the US executive branch that other companies only dream of. The fury and retribution from POTUS would be terrible, if the company of his close friend was fined by his mortal enemies

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dotcoma ◴[06 Apr 25 18:18 UTC] No.43603578[source]▶

>>43603554 #

We're ready for a fight.

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1. bigyabai ◴[06 Apr 25 18:30 UTC] No.43603693[source]▶

>>43603635 (TP) #

> An actual fight showed up at their doorstep and they were too addicted to their fossil fuels

As an American that doesn't sound too unfamiliar to me either. Remember "weapons of mass destruction" in Iraq?

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2. wordofx ◴[06 Apr 25 18:34 UTC] No.43603750[source]▶

>>43603635 (TP) #

Spreading Russian conspiracy theories now?

3. oezi ◴[06 Apr 25 18:36 UTC] No.43603767[source]▶

>>43603635 (TP) #

Germany/Europe are just the same kind of capitalist societies as anywhere else. If somebody is offering to sell you stuff for cheaper than another you most likely will buy unless other aspects override the advantage.

Germany enjoyed at least 10 years of cheap Gas. Politicians believed it would help Russia become integrated and dependent on the money flowing.

Putin was more crazy than we thought.

Which makes it so weird to watch Trump being so subservient to Putin.

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4. renewiltord ◴[06 Apr 25 18:40 UTC] No.43603814[source]▶

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Nothing wrong with buying the gas for cheaper. But when the guy literally invades, and they sat there with their thumbs up their bums, I think it isn’t that convincing that they’re “ready to fight”.

And yes, Trump is ruining America without a doubt.

5. jahewson ◴[06 Apr 25 18:42 UTC] No.43603839[source]▶

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Nah Putin is exactly the guy we’ve been saying he was for literally decades. Wishful thinking from Merkel is not an excuse.

6. renewiltord ◴[06 Apr 25 18:56 UTC] No.43603955[source]▶

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Problem solved. We now produce more oil than anyone else. Germany isn’t going to get there. They can’t make nuclear at the national level and they can’t do wind at the state level. Leaves solar in a country with less insolation than New England.

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