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		londons_explore on Jan 31, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: We Must Call Time Out on TikTok They paid/bribed the US to not be banned in the form of a hugely overpriced services deal to Oracle.

say_it_as_it_is on Jan 31, 2024 [–]

what elected officials were shareholders of Oracle?

dspillett on Jan 31, 2024 | [–]

They don't have to be directly involved in Oracle, just receiving *ahem* help and advice from lobbyists with appropriate connections.

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