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6. In the US, social control is outsourced to the private sector

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 4, 2026, 01:36 PM

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You *may* not face imprisonment, but you will find it difficult to get a job, borrow money, rent an apartment, etc. Your insurance premiums will be sky high if you are deemed unreliable.

I said "may not" because now that we have an out of control ICE, everything has gone out the window. I take seriously the threat of Homan against anti-ICE protestors - to dox them and ruin their lives.

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I think the chances of a government-run social credit system in the US are quite low Fiendish Thingy Saturday #1

If that's the case it's reassuring. I hope it's not as broad as China's system, we'll see. Tx for posting. appalachiablue Saturday #2

In the US, social control is outsourced to the private sector DBoon Saturday #6

Claude's gonna be fuckin' busy, is all I can say. CrispyQ Saturday #3

!! Luv it, Claude will be worn out! Thanks for posting. appalachiablue Saturday #4

Same. FalloutShelter Saturday #5