Imagine being CEO of one the largest corporations in the US, and prostrating yourself to Trump in this embarrassing way. Sheesh.

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    4 hours ago

    This is my own conjecture, but I’m willing to bet that playing nicely with Pres. Trump somehow saves Apple billions more in lost revenue to tariffs and legislation because Trump rewards those who are on his good side. I’m also willing to bet Tim / Apple is pressured to do this and has a very different attitude behind closed doors. Not that this excuses anybody for their actions, but it’s clear they’re trying to game the system the best they can in the name of “business”.

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        5 hours ago

        Almost like it’s a completely bullshit excuse, like “just following orders”.

        Crime isn’t suddenly okay because it’s profitable, no matter how much capitalism wants you to believe it.

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      You’re probably right.

      That doesn’t change my opinion, though, that everyone at Apple can go suck-start their own asshole, and they’ll never receive another cent of my money for as long as I live.

      I already wasn’t buying their shit but this has signed and sealed that for the rest of eternity.