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In reply to the discussion: So why did Apple work with Trump administration? [View all]brooklynite
(94,950 posts)41. So its okay to act illegally as long as someone else does?
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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