Wonder what’s worse, this, or handing over your NHS data to Palantir.

Using an OS controlled by Google was never trustworthy, idk why we’re kidding ourselves.

I hope they lock down sideloading so there’ll be pressure for moving to Linux Phones

I like using Vespucci to edit OSM, easy and fun

No they’re not

It’s not a sideloading restriction, but an “Accountability Layer.” 🛡️ Advanced users will be able to"Install without verifying," but expect a high-friction flow designed to help users understand the risks.

https://xcancel.com/matt_w_forsythe/status/2012293577854930948

‘The European Greens have long raised serious concerns about the EU-Mercosur agreement, including its impact on deforestation, labour rights and environmental protections. The structure of this deal risks reinforcing extractive export models in Mercosur countries, while exposing EU farmers and workers to competition from products that do not meet European health, social and environmental standards. We recognise that some see this agreement primarily through a geopolitical lens. But strategic partnerships should strengthen resilience, sustainability and fairness - not undermine them. In the context of Trump’s tariffs and intensifying global competition, Europe’s economic strength should be built through a strong Single Market and targeted public and private investment, not by lowering standards.’

The European Greens’ statement makes sense to me, and it comes at a time when they have the most leverage over the deal. I really hope the deal gets reworked and Europe can stay the course on its climate and food safety issues.

https://europeangreens.eu/news/european-greens-warn-eu-mercosur-trade-agreement-will-fail-farmers-and-climate/

So, just don’t use the Play Store?

I think the only thing I downloaded via the Play Store was my banking apps, which I can go without and just access the browser version when home in front of my desktop

Most people don’t care about duties and honor and values like freedom (even though they say they do).

Western Europe has frequently “sacrificed” Eastern Europe in hopes of being able to maintain their bourgeois lifestyle a bit longer

I’m not bullish on a collective European defence because Europe thinks it’s a spending and rearmament problem, when in fact it’s a logistics and coordination one.

You have a battalion in Spain that you’d need to deploy to Latvia. How do you airlift? Which country has airlifting capabilities, etc.

We’re aligned on the Kurds. My post is to demonstrate how quickly the US can abandon allies they’ve given full throated support before.

What about Gaddafi? The West flip-flopped between him being a massive ally or the world’s biggest evil a couple of times.

They misattributed terrorist attacks to him even though they knew the attacks had Syrian backing, but Syria was needed at the time.

That’s still a valid reason to dodge a draft. I’m not defending Trump, but I’m a coward too. War sucks, war is horrible, I’d rather not go participate

Wasn’t aware of this, fair then

I’ll take that if you can use it to defend as well

Needs updating

How is that not the most based thing Trump has done?

Avoiding an unjust war of aggression for any reason should be commended, not criticised

Dodging the Vietnam Draft is probably one of the more honourable things Trump’s done to be fair.

Zelensky isn’t wrong, but even peacekeeping missions are extremely politically unpopular in Western Europe right now.

The French left is basically saying “it’s not our issue, we shouldn’t get involved”. The far right say the same. The incumbents are barely hanging on to their remaining political capital

So, on the back wing… DRS with extra steps?

Would rather die for Raytheon than have my country be under the Russian sphere of influence again

Not sure why you’re getting downvoted, your post is hilarious, and true.

How is the most dystopian nanny state news always coming out from Australia first, and then the rest of the world rushes to copy them?