this post was submitted on 17 Mar 2024
1393 points (100.0% liked)

196

16555 readers
1622 users here now

Be sure to follow the rule before you head out.

Rule: You must post before you leave.

^other^ ^rules^

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
 
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[โ€“] OldWoodFrame@lemm.ee 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Broadcast news is one of the exceptions:

Under federal regulations an alien may not own more than 20% of a broadcast license.

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-09-04-mn-23112-story.html

[โ€“] jkrtn@lemmy.ml 1 points 8 months ago

The missing link is to recognize that billionaires are citizens only technically. They have no interest in the well-being of their nation (or even their planet), nor are they subject to any of its laws.