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Reminder that an alternative for Starlink is needed, exchange between Musk and the Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs (i.postimg.cc)

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[-] echolalia@lemmy.ml 47 points 10 hours ago

Disgusting. Why the FUCK would you talk to our allies this way? The guy is a polish government official.. (I mean obviously I know why, Elon is a megalomaniac).

"Small man"??? WTF. I hate it.

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[-] kandoh@reddthat.com 60 points 12 hours ago

If America was a real country this guy would've immediately been removed from any and all companies he runs.

Does SpaceX not have a board?

[-] MrMakabar@slrpnk.net 16 points 9 hours ago

SpaceX bggest customer by far is the US gvernment. Obviously that is run by Musk, so they will not fire him.

[-] Auli@lemmy.ca 9 points 9 hours ago

But why? Why did t NASA do this. Instead government funded it and a private citizen controls it and gets all the benefits.

[-] melpomenesclevage@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 9 hours ago

I think you answered your own question.

[-] LonstedBrowryBased@lemm.ee 14 points 12 hours ago

They’re all his pawns

[-] Andromxda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 115 points 13 hours ago

Don't let the fascists fool you, there are alternatives to Starlink. Eutelsat in France, Telesat in Canada and Inmarsat in the UK, just to name a few examples.

[-] bradd@lemmy.world 18 points 13 hours ago

Why is starlink being used, do you know?

[-] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 53 points 13 hours ago

It’s faster, cheaper, and on the tech side more reliable (definitely not politically reliable though).

[-] learningduck@programming.dev 21 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

My guess is better coverage and latency with its sheer number of satellites.

They use low earth orbit, which require them to use more satellites, but lowered latency.

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[-] Mubelotix@jlai.lu 46 points 14 hours ago

This post has more upvotes on Lemmy than Reddit

[-] Snowstorm@lemmy.ca 10 points 13 hours ago

Let my add one more then!

[-] adm@lemm.ee 284 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

When the war was turning in Ukraine's favor and they were about to push into Russia, he shut it off and crippled their counter offensive. I remember. Fuck Elon and fuck starlink.

[-] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 13 points 11 hours ago

Which is why Starlink needs to be confiscated and managed by NATO. Somebody has to operate it, and it should be an entity who is on the side of Freedom amd Democracy.

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[-] takeda@lemm.ee 146 points 18 hours ago

Not push into Russia, but attempting to retake Crimea.

[-] egrets@lemmy.world 32 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago)

~~They're presumably talking about the Kursk Oblast.~~ Edit: probably not, see responses.

[-] altkey@lemmy.dbzer0.com 35 points 16 hours ago

IIRC that was long after that. The initial shutoff of Starlink happened around the explosions targeting the Crimean bridge and them introducing their naval drones.

[-] takeda@lemm.ee 26 points 15 hours ago

Exactly, he basically messed up the offensive to retake Crimea.

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[-] halfapage@lemmy.world 66 points 15 hours ago

"My starlink system". He's literally a walking, talking "you made this? I made this" meme.

[-] phampyk@lemmy.world 5 points 11 hours ago

Except for the fact that he doesn't make anything, he pays people who do, then takes the credit for it. Is his way with everything: companies, gaming profiles...

[-] GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca 4 points 10 hours ago

I get what you're saying, but I refer to my car as...my car. I didn't turn a wrench in its construction, nor did I design it, but it's still mine.

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[-] Evono@lemmy.dbzer0.com 49 points 15 hours ago

It's time for Europe to finally get their own solutions.

[-] Saledovil@sh.itjust.works 10 points 13 hours ago

Here's one: https://www.skydsl.eu/en-DE/Personal/Satellite-internet/Tariffs/Private/Overview

Seems to be about half as expensive as Starlink. 700ms latency though. So you won't be gaming skydsl.

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[-] Prandom_returns@lemm.ee 9 points 11 hours ago

But what SpaceX does is so cool, and for the greater good of the humanity!

[-] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 175 points 18 hours ago

He also challenged Zuck to a cage match and chickened out when Zuck accepted. They’re both pieces of shit.

[-] Empricorn@feddit.nl 53 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago)

He even chickened out of his recent offer to come on the Daily Show and debate Job Stewart! He's a Nazi coward even when it's just talking...

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[-] Benjaben@lemmy.world 21 points 15 hours ago

Lol I forgot about that! Yeah fuck em both of course, but I feel like most folks would put their money on the ex-KGB agent who seized and kept control of freakin' Russia over nepo-baby "gamer", "engineer" Musk. What a goofy threat. And I say that as a middling gamer and engineer myself lol

[-] SkunkWorkz@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago

Putin also practiced judo for most of his life. Musk won’t be standing for long during the match.

[-] alcoholicorn@lemmy.ml 5 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago)

feel like most folks would put their money on the ex-KGB agent who seized and kept contr

Putin is 5' 7", like 160 lbs, and 70 years old. Elon is 6'2", probably 200 lbs, and 52 years old.

I don't think fitness and training can overcome 20 years, 50 lbs, and a full head of height.

[-] Benjaben@lemmy.world 3 points 8 hours ago

Huh great point!

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[-] krimson@lemmy.world 91 points 17 hours ago

Also a reminder that everyone who is not a Musk sheep should leave Twitter.

[-] xye@lemm.ee 29 points 14 hours ago

Ah, the full Hitler, a bold move let’s see how it plays out.

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[-] Quill7513@slrpnk.net 96 points 19 hours ago

did elon really say "pipe down pipsqueek" like that worked well for drake? man people with canadian citizenship gotta stop doing that.

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[-] cronenthal@discuss.tchncs.de 71 points 18 hours ago

Is this exchange real? Surely this can't be, right?

[-] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 38 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Musk has completely lost touch with reality at this point and thinks he's god.

[-] SuperCub@sh.itjust.works 13 points 14 hours ago

He's a ketamine addict, so that's probably affecting his cognitive facilities to a degree.

[-] conditional_soup@lemm.ee 8 points 12 hours ago

What are the clinical manifestations of Ketamine addiction? I'm asking honestly, because I don't know, and I wonder if he ticks the boxes.

[-] PotatoLibre@feddit.it 14 points 11 hours ago

Physical Effects

Damage to the urinary tract – Ketamine abuse can cause inflammation, scarring, and ulcers in the bladder, urethra, and kidneys. This can lead to difficulty urinating, frequent urination, and even kidney failure.

Respiratory problems – Chronic use of ketamine can result in respiratory depression and damage to the lungs.

Heart complications – Ketamine can increase heart rate and blood pressure, which can strain the cardiovascular system and lead to heart problems.

Musculoskeletal issues – Prolonged use of ketamine can cause muscle stiffness, weakness, and even paralysis.

Mental Effects

Cognitive impairment – Long-term abuse of ketamine can impair cognitive function, including memory loss, decreased attention span, and difficulty with problem-solving.

Mood disorders – Ketamine abuse has been linked to the development of mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis.

Addiction – Like many other drugs, ketamine can be highly addictive and can lead to psychological dependence. Chronic users may struggle with cravings and withdrawal symptoms when attempting to quit.

[-] conditional_soup@lemm.ee 6 points 11 hours ago

Thanks! Wonder if Elon gets on Twitter to kill the time while he's straining to piss

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[-] cyrano@lemmy.dbzer0.com 71 points 18 hours ago

Looks like it is real https://nitter.net/elonmusk/status/1898759859459203457#m

[-] cronenthal@discuss.tchncs.de 58 points 18 hours ago

OK, so this is where things are now. Wow.

[-] cyrano@lemmy.dbzer0.com 35 points 18 hours ago

Yeah I could not believe myself. But honestly people in position of power need to be out of twitter. It craves and feed on attention.

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[-] Sanctus@lemmy.world 27 points 16 hours ago

Hey, rest of the Democratic world, there are a whole bunch of ex feds right now needing funds and direction for their anger. Maybe you should tap into them if you need someone to rid you of this meddlesome Chancellor.