US might bail Musk out by blocking Twitter deal over national security

[AlexandrB]

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/10/us-might-bail-musk-out-by-blocking-twitter-deal-over-national-security/

[superchroma]

“It would be hysterical if the government stopped Elon from overpaying for Twitter.” Musk replied with two emojis: a 100 percent sign and a cry-laughing face.

I guess that could be the angle; why he supported China and Russia. To freak out government and get them to block the deal.

[quantified → superchroma]

Starlink makes sense. If Twitter is a national security issue, then all social media is a national security issue.

That's not a precedent we want.

[superchroma → quantified]

I think it's possible that Elon himself is perceived as a security issue. A man like thay having the world's biggest megaphone may be a concern to government prognosticators, who knows.

[almog → superchroma]

I agree and only wished the federal investigation to be delayed so that we can see just how far he'd have willing to go with that scheme/farce.