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[–] [email protected] 176 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

Wtaf is going on in the US lately.

Looking at breaking up Google

Going after Visa for monopolizing debit markets

TD slapped with a penalty worth more than the crime (for the first time ever?)

Going after market manipulators

I've never seen the law applied to the wealthy in a way that might actually influence future behaviour (and not for the worst??!)

[–] [email protected] 80 points 3 weeks ago

There were rumors that the wealthy wanted Biden out back when people started calling for him to quit. It seems like it probably all traces back to Lina Khan being head of the FTC.

[–] [email protected] 40 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'd say that I hope nothing changes, but I honestly hope it escalates significantly. I'm so exhausted about hearing how companies are fucking us over every day.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago

I really hope this evolves into a Rooseveltian trust busting era.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 45 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

God I hope not. Considering he's not a presidential candidate.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I donno, im still wearing my dark brandon tee.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

August 7, 2028

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

This interview should clear things up. I have no idea why this woman hasn't been assassinated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaDTiWaYfcM