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Microsoft Seeks Trump Order Exemption for Workers With Visas (bloomberg.com)

Microsoft is asking U.S. officials to grant exceptions for law-abiding, visa-holding workers and students from President Donald Trump's immigration order, channeling the outrage expressed by many in the technology industry with a proposed solution. From a report: Such individuals are low-risk -- having already undergone a rigorous vetting process -- and face immediate hardship as a result of last week's order, Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith said in a letter Thursday to the secretaries of State and Homeland Security. Smith said he believes the two officials are empowered to take the necessary steps to allow certain people entry into the country. The exemptions sought would cover workers with visas sponsored by U.S.-based companies and students with ones obtained via a U.S.-based school.

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  1. Re:They don't get it. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    America is for Americans

    If you're not an American, KINDLY GET OUT

    doesn't matter if you're smart, honest, well behaved, a perfect employee or even run your own company, GET OUT, THANK YOU. ENJOY YOUR OWN HOMELAND

  2. His approval rating has gone up by Okian+Warrior · · Score: -1, Troll

    That's what he wants. It's what he needs to feel important and the more you give into it, the more he's going to keep doing these stupid, stupid things.

    This isn't about getting more Americans employed. It's about punishing people who wouldn't kowtow to him and his corrupt cronies. It's about hurting those he thinks need to be hurt.

    He doesn't understand the world or how it works. He couldn't care less about you or I or how well we are employed. Neither can anyone else in his administration. Don't fool yourself into thinking that is a good thing. It's not. It's only going to hurt us more and more each day it goes on. It's going to hurt the prestige of the nation. It's going to hurt the economic prospects going forward. It's going to affect each and everyone of us in subtle and not so subtle ways. It already has.

    You do realize his approval rating has jumped 5 points in the last week, right?

  3. Re:They don't get it. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    There were 0 deaths from terrorist attacks from those countries.

    But that's fine. you are an abject retard, and King Retard will keep making America worse and worse to please morons like yourself.

    Enjoy the damage you have done to people who are likely better educated and more useful than yourself.

    You can stomp on the throats of the powerless until your legs get sore. But you will still be completely fucking worthless.

  4. Sure, MS! What Risks? by BlueStrat · · Score: 0, Troll

    Microsoft is asking U.S. officials to grant exceptions for law-abiding, visa-holding workers and students from President Donald Trump's immigration order, channeling the outrage expressed by many in the technology industry with a proposed solution. From a report:

    Such individuals are low-risk -- having already undergone a rigorous vetting process

    Yeah, like the San Bernadino shooters or the Tsarnaev brothers.

    How many lives is MS willing to risk to save a few percent on labor costs?

    Strat

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    Progressivism (aka US 'Liberalism'): Ideas so good they need a police/surveillance-state to enforce.