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wumeow on April 25, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: Biden signs TikTok bill into law, starting clock f...

Yes, pressure is not the same as coercion. The 5th circuit is a notorious conservative circus show, I’ll wait for the Supreme Court’s decision.

arandomusername on April 25, 2024 [–]

How is "threats of adverse consequences" any different than what China does?

If a cartel member comes up to you and tells you to give him your wallet or there might be "consequences", do you think you are free to refuse him?

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