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_dczq | 6 years ago

You had to go back 12 years for your example. I think that speaks pretty loudly to the differences between countries.

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geofft|6 years ago

Correct, it's been twelve years. Nacchio was the most recent person stupid enough to say no to the US government. They made an example of him. In recent years, US telecom CEOs know they should quietly say yes, and not put up a fight.

the-dude|6 years ago

Hmmm, didn't Apple through Tim Cook resist the US government regarding the unlocking of iPhone's?

iihttfeer|6 years ago

Right now there are companies that want to sell to Hussein, but a single executive directive can stop that.