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In reply to the discussion: So why did Apple work with Trump administration? [View all]StarfishSaver
(18,486 posts)31. Because the Obama administration didn't abuse power the way the Trump administration did
You can't on the one hand get upset by what the Trump DOJ did on the one hand, and then turn around and complain that the Obama Administration should have done the same thing, but didn't.
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There is indeed a difference between objecting to an administration's regulatory policy and
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
#15
Grand jury subpoenas are issued in secret, so we don't know that DOJ isn't issuing them
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
#22
You really need to read the NY Times article before you try to discuss this any further
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
#45
Because the Obama administration didn't abuse power the way the Trump administration did
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
#31
true, but Obama went through many of the same legal actions and they fought them in court.
rogue emissary
Jun 2021
#4
There were multiple case of the Obama DOJ wanting and having to fight Apple to get information.
rogue emissary
Jun 2021
#10
Again I ask - what subpoenas did the Obama administration issue to Apple that Apple fought and
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
#16
What criminal laws did Apple break that would have resulted in them being jailed immediately?
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
#32
And you don't seem to understand the difference between publicly objecting to regulatory policy
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
#49
Facts are very important. And understanding the process. You are very patient.
LiberalFighter
Jun 2021
#53
CEO Tim Cook has always supported Democrats, and raised millions for Obama and Hillary.
Elwood P Dowd
Jun 2021
#13
Irrelevant facts that have absolutely nothing to do with Apple complying with a grand jury subpoena
StarfishSaver
Jun 2021
#48
The records were subpoenaed. That's not "working with" the Trump administration.
Ocelot II
Jun 2021
#8
again I'm asking why didn't we know this when Trump DOJ made these request.
rogue emissary
Jun 2021
#14