We're racing in the opposite direction thanks to our president. After all we have to remain #1 at something, why not in the race to burn everything we can get our hands on.

You're right, the only exceptionalism worth drooling over is that of the US.

[USA|China] is quite large. Though, if money is there they should look after their people before exploring space.

At least it's not a hamburger or a hot dog

Seriously, couldn't find a more productive use for $5B?!

Can't wait for Comcast to be finally out of business. Is it still America's most disliked company?

Wonder how well a similar campaign against the US in Afghanistan and Iraq or Israel in Palestinian soil would be received

I'm pretty sure you're misinformed. First, Mastercard's 'holdings', whatever you mean by that have no bearing on their obligation to follow the laws of the country they endeavor to do business in. Second, even if one assumes market capitalization is what you meant, you'd be off close to an order of magnitude. As of today Mastercard's market cap is 387B whereas Indian GDP was 2.62T in 2020 https://tradingeconomics.com/i...

I had a similar experience in the US with Amazon. Super quick and helpful response.

Now the lesbians and gays feel excluded

Then lesbians and gays feel less included...

Like this will actually accomplish anything rather than further speed up a fully indigenous supply chain.

I'm thinking it's typical hegemonic behavior.

So it's only ok if we do shady stuff but righteous indignation if other's do so?