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Behind Google's Recent Decision About China

yuhong writes "This article by The Independent takes a look at what is behind the recent decisions made by Google regarding China, particularly regarding Sergey Brin, born in the USSR, [and whose origins] played a big part in this decision. From the article: 'He's always had an emotional tug within him, saying "we shouldn't be making compromises," says Ken Auletta, the author of Googled: The End of the World As We Know It.'"

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  1. Re:not surprised at Brin by Shakrai · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Hey leftie, did you bother to read the rest of his post or did you jump out of your chair with Keith Olbermann style rage before you even finished that one sentance you quoted?

    --
    I want peace on earth and goodwill toward man.
    We are the United States Government! We don't do that sort of thing.
  2. Re:not surprised at Brin by Lunix+Nutcase · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    - as in do I avoid it? Is it possible to avoid it in society that forces it upon you?

    Of course it is. How does society force you to use police and fire services or public utilities? It's your choice to use any of them.

    Yes, I am against all forms of socialism/communism that is forced upon me, it's not possible to avoid things that exist, especially if it's government mandated.

    Nice cop out. Not surprising, though, that you're a hypocrite.

  3. Re:not surprised at Brin by Lunix+Nutcase · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Hey leftie

    How am I a leftie? Because I point out some turd's hypocritical statements? I didn't realize that being a right-leaning libertarian made me a leftie. I'll make sure to make a note about that.

    did you bother to read the rest of his post or did you jump out of your chair with Keith Olbermann style rage before you even finished that one sentance you quoted?

    I read the rest of it. His whole thing about Hong Kong ignores the fact that most people in the country were basically exploited wage slaves.