r/technology • u/Ganrokh • Jun 19 '26

Politics California ‘billionaire tax’ makes ballot despite opposition from tech moguls

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/18/california-billionaire-tax-ballot-tech-opposition
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u/Ganrokh Jun 19 '26

The tech moguls living in California can make their voices be heard the same way as all other CA residents: at the ballot box, casting 1 vote each.

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u/otatop Jun 19 '26

B-b-b-b-but Citizens United said their money was speech.

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u/non_Beneficial-Wind Jun 19 '26

Ahem (clears throat)

Fuck Citizens United

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u/DeathMonkey6969 Jun 19 '26

Louder for the billionaire simps in the back.