• A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        We need a president that carries a big stick, and uses it to beat the shit out of monopolies and billionaires.

        • Ænima@lemm.ee
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          1 year ago

          What exactly could a president do? They aren’t kings despite what some would think.

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            1 year ago

            They nominate positions on the FTC, which is supposed to be responsible for managing monopolies. Recent nominations have shown interest in updating or outdated policies regarding monopolies.

    • float@feddit.de
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      1 year ago

      Iirc the funding from MS to Apple was part of a deal they made with the authorities. Not because they wanted to.