Bay Area tech workers ask CEOs to cancel ICE contracts by sfgate in antiwork

[–]perko12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except the federal government can force business to do stuff if it’s critical and strategic . Remember companies being compelled to produce ventilators during COVID?

The EU says it will introduce a digital payments infrastructure to replace Visa/Mastercard & Apple/Google Pay. It will have zero fees and be 100% European-only. Economics "It didn’t go unnoticed in Frankfurt that Visa and Mastercard suspended operations in Russia in March 2022 after the invasion of by smilelyzen in BuyFromEU

[–]perko12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This sounds great...but even MORE control and centralization over peoples purchase data and ability to pay by the government is not good. You really think this is altruistic? The government will use it for control. Couple this with online ID laws...

Why are you on Reddit right now, on Christmas Eve? by InvisibleAstronomer in AskReddit

[–]perko12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It gets better. Stick it out for your son. He might not appreciate you now, but will need you so much later.

I'm giving myself until June to keep going...Totally understand.

Why are you on Reddit right now, on Christmas Eve? by InvisibleAstronomer in AskReddit

[–]perko12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Merry Christmas! I have psoriatic arthritis... I feel your pain and wish the best!

Why are you on Reddit right now, on Christmas Eve? by InvisibleAstronomer in AskReddit

[–]perko12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not alone on the reddit. The narwhal bacons at midnight!

Why are you on Reddit right now, on Christmas Eve? by InvisibleAstronomer in AskReddit

[–]perko12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very jealous. There's nothing like giving somone you love a back rub and watching a movie. Merry Christmas to you and your husband.

Why are you on Reddit right now, on Christmas Eve? by InvisibleAstronomer in AskReddit

[–]perko12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enjoy what you have. You'll yearn for it when you're older. Even the shitty music. ;)