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Russia is using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite devices in Ukraine, sources say::undefined

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[–] [email protected] 90 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

It's not real war profiteering if you don't sell to both sides, dummy.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Indeed, what amateurs thought noble intentions paid for superyachts.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It would be strange if he still needed more after he scammed Tesla investors into giving him a $50 Bn USD bonus, setting a new record for pay disparity between CEO and average worker.

I wonder if they've got something else on him?

[–] ember 8 points 1 year ago

Just like the good ol' days after 9/11

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not even the article you didn't read implies SpaceX is selling these to Russia. This tech falls under US sanctions to Russia. Starlink is not enabled there. Hell, it's not even enabled on Crimea as was demonstrated by the failed Ukrainian drone boat assault there.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago

How dare you insinuate I didn't read the article. I'll have you know I read every bit of the first paragraph. Now, good day sir. harrumph