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Exxon gets a larger percentage of its income from the federal government in subsidies, yet we seldom (if ever) apply "government funded" to that organization.

What's your definition of "state funded"?




I'm saying that technically, yes, they are receiving state funds, regardless of amount, and if the label is going to be applied then it should be applied to all company accounts receiving government subsidies, Exxon and others included.

My stance is that if twitter, youtube, and the likes are going to be using these labels on accounts, then they should apply them to all organizations universally without bias/singling out of individual industries. Either apply across the board going by a technical definition, or don't apply them at all.


Not being snarky but...maybe we should label them as such. If it's accurate then so be it.

The irony? We'd have to rely on the media and "modern journalism" to apply the proper labels.


So Tesla, SpaceX and Solar City get labeled as "government funded?"


Yes




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