Why would a billionaire like Zuckerberg, who has more money than generations of his descendants could ever burn through, allow something as inconvenient as facts and truth to get in the way of making a buck? Even if that means he has to abandon any semblance of shame by groveling at the feet of loathsome fascists.
When you have money. it takes over. Money requires more money and more money. It becomes an obsession, just like a drug... it becomes MORE important than anything else. It is an addiction!
Well, good luck! This used to be a nation of leaders … now it’s a nation of the led. Like those grand scenes of Chinese nobles on their knees before the child emperor.
It’s cold comfort and it’s disgusting. I don’t quite know what to do. I quit X when Musk did the same thing a few years ago. Now I feel I should exit FB, IG & Threads. Along with Amazon. But you have to admit that eliminating all social media is a sticky wicket. I don’t know what to do.
The pathetic, angering irony: Zuckerberg has enjoyed the success he has had BECAUSE of the freedoms and liberties our republic has assured and provided. "Land of the free, home of the brave" is quickly becoming myth. Our democratic republic is being shredded. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. And, oh. As to Zuckerberg. He has been aligned with Russia for quite some time. See the connection?
Mark Zuckerberg was definitely sucking up to Donald Trump. This bears watching. If I was on Facebook I would get off of it. Fortunately I have never been a fan of Facebook.
I would only access FB on my phone. I deleted the app a few days ago and since I can’t remember my password, and have no intention of finding it, I am now FB free. Guess I’ll now have to live without knowing what my 4th cousin has won at the weekly VFW bingo nights. Bummer.
Steven, The rubber is about to hit the road...with a loud screech! If we are to maintain a significant, unified front. We need dependable sources of reliable information broadcasts, as such, we can rely on for the facts. Perhaps someone...you...with your solid reputation and broad reach, another SubStack Writer/Contributor, or perhaps one of your followers could recommend such sources. Ones that could be rewarded, again... as such, with expanded readership....perhaps even increased subscriptions? Just a thought!
Once we could count on the large News sources that in the past have employed practices that were professional, factual, truthful and unbiased...but not anymore!
When I read what Zuckerberg was doing I immediately deleted Facebook from my computer. There does not seem to be a way to eliminate a Facebook account. I long ago had been looking at Zuckerberg as not one of the good guys in our society. I quit opening up Facebook. Now it is at least gone from my computer. He, like Bezos, has given all of us the middle finger. To that, all I can say is back at ya!
The “big three”, Zuckerberg, Musk and Bezos, mostly earned their money from IPO’s and turning their holdings into incredible wealth. We used to think that wealth came with responsibilities, but apparently these guys, and numerous others, kowtow to T…p. Their “gifts” to their dear leader amount to protection money so that they won’t be targeted by that same disgusting excuse for a human being. Our only recourse is to try and hit them where it might hurt, maybe not in big bucks, but in deflating their egos. Even though I kept my subscription (bargain basement pricing) to be able to comment on their journalistic efforts, not buying a Tesla or utilizing Facebook will have an effect. The same goes for other billionaires: Hit them in the pocketbook whenever and wherever possible. I am not sure CNN deserves a pass for this story, but their earlier going easy on T…p still hurts particularly when many of us invested our media budgets by watching them. It will take a lot more for me to even consider tuning in. FB presents a greater problem. Not using it is one solution, but officially breaking off by cancelling my account is altogether impossible.
Facebook, in its infancy, was a godsend. Now with Zuck sucking up to a live POS criminal (as of tomorrow’s sentencing…thank you, Judge Merchan!) is too much. I have reconnected with old college and high school friends because of the site. Now, I want to tear my page down completely. It’s horrible but I do not want to be associated with threads nor FB because of his weasel-like action!
People do not understand money, period. I have had money and Ii have not had money. I grew up very poor. Everything was tight. I married and we had some money, but my husband did not allow me access to any of it. I WAS A CAPTIVE, JUST AS i WAS AS A CHILD. I INTENDED TO POST MUCH MORE... BUT CANNOT,.....
Why would a billionaire like Zuckerberg, who has more money than generations of his descendants could ever burn through, allow something as inconvenient as facts and truth to get in the way of making a buck? Even if that means he has to abandon any semblance of shame by groveling at the feet of loathsome fascists.
Morality means nothing. Expedience is all.
This is beyond disgraceful.
When you have money. it takes over. Money requires more money and more money. It becomes an obsession, just like a drug... it becomes MORE important than anything else. It is an addiction!
Yes it is disgraceful.
Well, good luck! This used to be a nation of leaders … now it’s a nation of the led. Like those grand scenes of Chinese nobles on their knees before the child emperor.
It’s cold comfort and it’s disgusting. I don’t quite know what to do. I quit X when Musk did the same thing a few years ago. Now I feel I should exit FB, IG & Threads. Along with Amazon. But you have to admit that eliminating all social media is a sticky wicket. I don’t know what to do.
It is hard. Bluesky is a good option
The pathetic, angering irony: Zuckerberg has enjoyed the success he has had BECAUSE of the freedoms and liberties our republic has assured and provided. "Land of the free, home of the brave" is quickly becoming myth. Our democratic republic is being shredded. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. And, oh. As to Zuckerberg. He has been aligned with Russia for quite some time. See the connection?
Mark Zuckerberg was definitely sucking up to Donald Trump. This bears watching. If I was on Facebook I would get off of it. Fortunately I have never been a fan of Facebook.
I would only access FB on my phone. I deleted the app a few days ago and since I can’t remember my password, and have no intention of finding it, I am now FB free. Guess I’ll now have to live without knowing what my 4th cousin has won at the weekly VFW bingo nights. Bummer.
Steven, The rubber is about to hit the road...with a loud screech! If we are to maintain a significant, unified front. We need dependable sources of reliable information broadcasts, as such, we can rely on for the facts. Perhaps someone...you...with your solid reputation and broad reach, another SubStack Writer/Contributor, or perhaps one of your followers could recommend such sources. Ones that could be rewarded, again... as such, with expanded readership....perhaps even increased subscriptions? Just a thought!
Once we could count on the large News sources that in the past have employed practices that were professional, factual, truthful and unbiased...but not anymore!
If this display of collective cowardice weren’t so sad, tragic and truly frightening, it would be hilariously funny!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you once again. I’m so grateful you will keep truth alive and show sun shine on the truth. Let us know how to help !
When I read what Zuckerberg was doing I immediately deleted Facebook from my computer. There does not seem to be a way to eliminate a Facebook account. I long ago had been looking at Zuckerberg as not one of the good guys in our society. I quit opening up Facebook. Now it is at least gone from my computer. He, like Bezos, has given all of us the middle finger. To that, all I can say is back at ya!
The “big three”, Zuckerberg, Musk and Bezos, mostly earned their money from IPO’s and turning their holdings into incredible wealth. We used to think that wealth came with responsibilities, but apparently these guys, and numerous others, kowtow to T…p. Their “gifts” to their dear leader amount to protection money so that they won’t be targeted by that same disgusting excuse for a human being. Our only recourse is to try and hit them where it might hurt, maybe not in big bucks, but in deflating their egos. Even though I kept my subscription (bargain basement pricing) to be able to comment on their journalistic efforts, not buying a Tesla or utilizing Facebook will have an effect. The same goes for other billionaires: Hit them in the pocketbook whenever and wherever possible. I am not sure CNN deserves a pass for this story, but their earlier going easy on T…p still hurts particularly when many of us invested our media budgets by watching them. It will take a lot more for me to even consider tuning in. FB presents a greater problem. Not using it is one solution, but officially breaking off by cancelling my account is altogether impossible.
America is now watching the destruction of democracy while we all watch and cry.
Steven thank you for the introduction to Greg Olear. I love his writing style.
Facebook, in its infancy, was a godsend. Now with Zuck sucking up to a live POS criminal (as of tomorrow’s sentencing…thank you, Judge Merchan!) is too much. I have reconnected with old college and high school friends because of the site. Now, I want to tear my page down completely. It’s horrible but I do not want to be associated with threads nor FB because of his weasel-like action!
Charlie Kirk. Showed up in my FB feed.
FB is my go-to for family and friends news, as well as town news. I don't know, but I'm not going to hang out there..
Is there a link to the CNN story?
This is probably the one - https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/08/business/meta-facebook-zuck-trump-nightcap/index.html
There is one on YouTube - https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/08/business/meta-facebook-zuck-trump-nightcap/index.html
Thank you Ann!
People do not understand money, period. I have had money and Ii have not had money. I grew up very poor. Everything was tight. I married and we had some money, but my husband did not allow me access to any of it. I WAS A CAPTIVE, JUST AS i WAS AS A CHILD. I INTENDED TO POST MUCH MORE... BUT CANNOT,.....