It seems absurd that the government is blaming SpaceX for not securing its property against trespass and vandalism/arson, especially when it seems likely that the violations are by foreign-state-sponsored actors. If this sort of issue is not the responsibility of local police and federal agencies, I am not sure what is. I understand that railways in some countries have their own police, but it is my understanding that SpaceX has not been granted such powers in any country.
It's the Balkans mate. You pay next to no taxes, you also get next to no services back from the government. Police, education, healthcare, etc. that exist, is just a skeleton crew in minimum load bearing role, not to actually solve your problem when you need it.
They way Germany has been handing out passports like candy in last years, they very well could be Russians or foreigners with sympathetic ties to Russia willing to commit crimes for them in exchange for some pocket money.
So the term is correct.
I'm not aware that much has changed to be able to get a german passport in the last years besides the removal of the fastpass.
Similiar to how you get a canadian passport etc.
For the rest who care, just Google "Germany naturalizations per year" and see the trend. You can't possibly tell me they vetted everyone who qualified for the ultra low bar to get a german passport, to check that they're also not a Putin sympathizer or a traitor/terrorist.
Stop gasligthting and bring up a proper argument with a source.
The german state, similiar to canada, has a very basic clear rule how to get a passport. Hasn't changed in ages.
And for plenty of germans history this was on purpose. Turkey worker were invited 50? years ago.
You mean a "German passport holder" to be accurate.
Pentagon gives SpaceX contracts, musk donates dark money far in excess of small donations to republicans.
This is a dark empire built on laundering, corruption and manipulation.
Starlink != Starshield. Musk does not own Starshield. SpaceX does not own it. It's like blaming a flight route cancellation on Boeing.
toomuchtodo•44m ago
salviati•35m ago
bflesch•30m ago
"See guys please don't cancel your Starlink orders russia also thinks we are the enemy!"
tencentshill•22m ago
bflesch•18m ago
scottyah•16m ago
origini•10m ago
He was proper left wing before, switched over to right wing.
There were plenty of stories and timelines were he as really lucky regarding his money and his investments.
Im pretty sure he did all of this to lobby for himself.
Why would he try to change or fix USA Politics for the better of humanity if he stated that earth is over and we need mars.
DOGE? His way of fighting burocracy and environmental rules. Giving money to Trump? Subsidies, advertising, reduction of environmental rules etc.
PorciiVorbesc•23m ago
Can you share a link? AFAIK Musk blocked Starlink for Russians, not Ukrainians.
ShinyCyril•22m ago
scottyah•18m ago
Starlink never allowed use for offensive drone attacks, Starshield is what they were using, and it is a product fully controlled by the USG.
jonathanlb•22m ago
toomuchtodo•22m ago
Ukraine says SpaceX limits Starlink operations, disrupting military - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50091707 - October 2026
Starlink restricts access to Ukrainian drones moving faster than 100mph - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50089423 - October 2026
Ukrainian military's access to Starlink satellite internet suddenly restricted - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50089026 - October 2026
Ukraine says new Starlink restrictions disrupt their military - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50088501 - October 2026
SpaceX activated 100mph speed-limit restriction on Starlink terminals in Ukraine - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50087127 - October 2026
The operation of Starlink terminals in Ukraine was restricted above 160 kph - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50084977 - October 2026
Starlink restricted in Ukraine with no notice - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50084803 - October 2026
Starlink limit hits Ukraine's drones. The battlefield depends on SpaceX - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50084622 - October 2026
Ukraine's Starlink Access Restricted Without Warning - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50084049 - October 2026
jkestner•17m ago
tcdent•14m ago
Starlink, the commercial product, was always off limits for military operations (the type that require connectivity at 100+ MPH).
So, no, this is not one person dictating the usage.
Starlink’s Acceptable Use Policy explicitly prohibits:
- Remotely controlling or piloting any aerial drone or unmanned vehicle (unless otherwise contractually permitted by SpaceX).
- Engaging in any military activity other than approved morale/welfare/recreation programs for service members.
toomuchtodo•12m ago
> Starlink’s Acceptable Use Policy explicitly prohibits
Starlink's AUP is whatever Musk decides it is when he decides. He is petty, and there are robust examples of his pettiness as it relates to X and Starlink (I'm unaware if he's weaponized Tesla vehicle access in this regard, but welcome citations, if they exist).
"For my friends, everything; for my enemies, the law."
https://daringfireball.net/linked/2026/04/29/musk-more-petty...
(if you do not rely on Musk controlled systems, he cannot weaponize them against you; choose your risk exposure accordingly)
scottyah•7m ago
roosterIllusi0n•9m ago
heaney-555•8m ago
Incorrect. The US government limited Starshield, the military version of Starlink which it controls. SpaceX has no say.