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Comment by tcp_handshaker

5 hours ago

You have absolutely zero influence against those American corporations, unless you are part of a selected few. Its almost endearing that you think so...

"Trump traded hundreds of millions in US securities in 2026" - https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-traded-hundreds-mill...

I suspect the recent space X S&P decision had something to do with public perception.

  • I think the odds of that are low. It's not like decision maker(s) are watching social media and going with the vibes, but it's almost certain that there's a rich conversation going on behind the scenes in opaque channels, especially with regards to the AI-only companies. And those conversations are likely what drove their decision.

    • > It's not like decision maker(s) are watching social media and going with the vibes,

      What do you mean? They are all on twitter! It’s the most engaging activity for billionaires

  • The decision was to do nothing, though. That's not much precedent for going out and punishing lawbreakers.