I think talking to counterparts means talking to those, apart from trump who have some influence but might also be level headed. I assume they will all be pushed out over time for loyalists but there are likely still rational actors. Somewhere.

Historically, the USA did horrible things, as did most countries with power. The USA, as a superpower, did even more. However, they usually were reliable to allies. And, their atrocities were for the benefit of the nation, mainly.

Now, they are burning allies and it’s for the whims and benefit of Trump and Musk. So, it’s not the same. Tolerating it and saying it’s the same as it ever was minimizes the damage that is happening and normalises it.

Not just for trump, but who ever comes next. If institutions are damaged and laws are not followed, nationally or internationally, then much greater damage and atrocities are possible, and ever more likely,

This is highly unusual, even if some of the events are similar. It bears more resemblance to events leading to ww2 than the events after, that were muddied with Hollywood propaganda.

Do you use thunder on iPad? How do you exit from a video link, eg youtube? There is no back or X or gesture.

I think it’s a mix of symbols as we’ve seen all this before. Some is nazi symbolism, some communist, some authoritarian.

Or, just place the onus on the platform to comply or they get cut off.

I think the problem is more with the concept that these companies are “platforms” instead of shops. So the sellers on them are individual businesses. Both the marketplace a d the seller should be held liable.

It’s similar to uber or Deliveroo. They pretend that the real business owner is the minimum wage slave that consents to their contracts.

It’s all a sham and the fact that all these companies can skirt employment, tax, import, safety standards etc is a complete joke and an abdication of responsibility by the authorities that should be protecting people.

Is this really technology news?

So, given other comments, rather than BIFL, are you looking for good quality, long lasting undergarments? Based on the bras part, mainly women’s undergarments?