Yes it basically "they might be assholes, but at least they are OUR assholes", which is normalisation of being an asshole

Yes, and also build trains instead of EVs

Or a "helpful" Israeli citizen created it, and the government exploited the opportunity

If we want an economy with a floor, so no-one is living in poverty, then we also need a ceiling.

Grimgar of fantasy and ash?

And are there consequences?

Considering they can hire skilled authors to write their biographies (and skilled lawyers to sue critics) they certainly will write their own entry in the history books

Yes, we have missed the chance to subject the shooter to questioning in court and expose their prejudice properly. Now there is a danger they will become a martyr

Can you suggest a replacement for Android?

Music companies regularly lobby Congress for legislative change in their favour,

As Cory Doctorow describes, we need the "easy to migrate away" functionality to avoid enshittification

I wonder if specialised instances are easier to administer? If the admins are familiar with the instances specific subject matter, jargon and memes, it might make their job easier perhaps?