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‘Not going back’: Ford will cancel Starlink-Ontario deal even if tariffs are lifted (globalnews.ca)
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his decision to rip up a contract with Elon Musk‘s internet service is permanent and won’t be reversed, even if Canada’s tariff war with the United States is resolved.

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[–] HuntressHimbo@lemm.ee 49 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Exceedingly rare Ford W?

[–] owenfromcanada@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

A broken clock. Still, credit where credit is due.

[–] Peppycito@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago

He's well practiced at ripping up contracts.

[–] frazw@lemmy.world 45 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I can just see it now

Musk "You can't do that we have a contract. It's legally binding."

Ford "How many legally binding government contracts have you torn up in recent weeks?"

Musk "Shut up, that's different"

[–] magic_lobster_party@fedia.io 37 points 2 months ago

~~Musk "Shut up, that's different"~~

Musk: ”You’re retarded”

Musk always do ad hominem attacks when he’s cornered.

[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 19 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That’s how you command some respect.

[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago

I assume this wasn't your point, but I find your comment humorous because Ford looks like Rodney Dangerfield's reanimated corpse.

[–] tyler@programming.dev 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I thought this dude was kicked out due to drugs or something. Am I thinking of someone else?

[–] Stamau123@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

His brother

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago

That got kicked out of living