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Aw thanks!

It seems what it’s logical to me. I’m seeing a constant battle between Americans and Europeans that does not help any of us in both sides of the pond.

I totally agree with you about the devices. I’m still an Apple user and it’s not easy for me right now to get rid of my Apple devices.

But I do have a backup phone. Just because Apple is one of the Companies supporting Trump and as an European, I know US Companies have kill switches on their tech.

What if Trump says to start revoking accesses in Europe? Then my devices are just paper weight.

I have an iPhone Air, but also have a phone flashed with Sailfish OS.

Have both M1 Mac mini and Air. But will install Asahi Linux instead of using MacOS.

But it’s the voting with the wallet that matters. Even if you can’t get rid of everything American. If you only can cancel 1 subscription, it’s worth it.

In the end of the day, you are the ultimate person with the last word and decide (or not) to what to do in this matter.

My goal is to not influence in any way. It’s just a simple suggestion.

Exactly. These are steps that we can take to strike the US corporations. And we can do so legally.

I use Linux on my machines. And even though I use MacOS for my MacBook Air and Mini, I’m figuring out if I should replace it with Linux as well.

But I got rid of Windows, office 365 and gmail. I use Proton with custom domain.

Cloud back up? I own my private backup in an European VPS.

Also have my own Nextcloud set up in European VPS.

Search engine? I use Qwant.

Mobile browser? I use Vivaldi.

Still use an iPhone but also bought a 2nd hand phone and flashed Sailfish OS in it.

Yes, I do pay for some of these things but at least I’m not being tracked and I know I’m doing my part against these evil US Companies.

the US will build an Iron Curtain across the Atlantic.

My goodness, you are so right!

The problem is this iron curtain will keep expanding and keep invading.

After Greenland, the next one on the menu probably will be the Azores, where America has a military base.

This is imperialism at its peak and Putin is so overjoyed with all this mess.

Geez, guys! Reading the comments makes me cringe.

We are already in deep, complete madness (both us Europeans and Americans), there’s no need for more division and arguing.

I understand that not all of Americans can take a gun and go out and start offing officials that are ruining everything, but there are alternatives that everyone can do and legally, or at least without ruining their lives.

Big corporations and tech bro’s are all over Trump and praising him. And their goal is one: money, and how to get richer.

So, start voting with your own wallet and strike them where it hurts. Run them dry!

Have a Tesla or any products from Musk? Just sell the damn thing or get rid of it.

Use US cloud infrastructure? Get rid of it and look for alternatives.

Buy products that are made outside the US.

Have Facebook or social media? Delete your accounts or search for alternatives.

Using Google or Bing? Use alternative search engines.

Using gmail? Drop it and use other provider.

Using Netflix, Disney+ or any other streaming service? Just cancel the subscriptions.

Have an iPhone, iPad or any other Apple product? Get rid of it.

Are you an US soldier? Do you really need to contribute to an invasion of an ally that didn’t make any threats or hurt you in any way, ordered by someone who doesn’t give a damn about you or your family?

There are plenty of examples and initiatives that you can do.

I know for many of you it’s easier said than done. Does this solves the big problem that is Trump? Probably not.

Does this solves the lunatics that are running the White House? Unlikely.

But if everyone, both Americans and Europeans do their part by doing some of these things, this can make a ripple effect that definitely will make a dent in these big corporations.

Have a look at Frigate.

You can self host and support several cameras, AI detection, etc.