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ProudMNDemocrat

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6. Turning off the Internet will AFFECT the Economy BIBGLY!!!!!!!

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Mon Mar 9, 2020, 01:21 PM

Mar 2020

More than 75% of all Business done these days is done online. Mine included via Social Media.

Shut down the Internet, the Stock Market will drop another 2,000 plus points due to business losses.

Nota smart move by any means.

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WaPo: The U.S. government couldn't shut down the Internet, right? Think again. [View all] erronis Mar 2020 OP

Don't help them by giving them ideas! 2naSalit Mar 2020 #1

That's why I have a short wave radio on hand. defacto7 Mar 2020 #2

And deprive Twitler of his platform? htuttle Mar 2020 #3

Congress needs to pass reform legislation on this empedocles Mar 2020 #4

He isn't doing that and lose his twitter and social platforms. nt ooky Mar 2020 #5

Turning off the Internet will AFFECT the Economy BIBGLY!!!!!!! ProudMNDemocrat Mar 2020 #6

Yep, it would be like shooting yourself in the nuts. WyattKansas Mar 2020 #7

"presidential proclamation" superpatriotman Mar 2020 #8

Well, yeah. Kick Hekate Mar 2020 #9

Not just about ideas but also E-commerce Bengus81 Mar 2020 #10

Supreme court would give trump the green light.... spanone Mar 2020 #12

"Shutting down the internet" doesn't mean that it can't be done selectively. erronis Mar 2020 #11