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https://www.jpost.com/international/article-730768#:~:text=The%20Investigative%20Committee%20said%20the%20Donetsk%20People%27s%20Republic,weapons%20by%20Ukrainian%20drones%20near%20the%20two%20locations.

Came thru Reuters, so we are mainstream now... Russia probing alleged Ukrainian use of chemical weapons

The Investigative Committee said the Donetsk People's Republic had reported the use of chemical weapons by Ukrainian drones near the two locations.

By REUTERS Published: FEBRUARY 6, 2023 18:59

Updated: FEBRUARY 6, 2023 23:42

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Ritter, in that YT link, is loudly calling it a WAR CRIME, the use of chem weapons with drones. Others too, since at least 2/6

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Here is twitter search link showing Elon was notified about the chemical weapons, tagged, as early as 2/6

https://twitter.com/search?q=%40elonmusk%20Ukraine%20chemical%20weapons%20drones&src=typed_query&f=top

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As far back as maybe 2/6, reports of drone delivered chemical weapons by UkroNazis. Ritter on Redacted, on Col MacGregor's YT, showed some pics and described recently. I think this could be a huge factor in Musk's decision and outcry. Listen to Ritter -- 22 hours ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjQKwhjWLOI

https://twitter.com/search?q=Ukraine%20using%20chemical%20weapons%20from%20drones&src=typed_query

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A lot is said about Elon being a military contractor, but really he is a business man and Starlink can flourish without the military contracts, in fact, it might do better if we got rid of US war machine.

Did you see what THEY did to Medea Benjamin?

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Dmitry Rogozin, former head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, has warned about how Starlink actually has a dual-use military function to further American military and surveillance objectives.

Rogozin issued his warnings about the Starlink Threat in 2021--before the Ukraine proxy war even began.

Russian Space Chief Warns Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Network Could Hijack Cruise Missiles

https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/russian-musk-starlink-hijack-missiles

Essentially, Starlink provides the United States military with plausible deniability when America wants to become a combatant in a war but is too afraid to openly admit it--like in the current Ukraine War.

Despite its ostensible private or peaceful veneer, Starlink is the Pentagon's privatized proxy.

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"..We’re trying hard to do the right thing.."?

"..Tesla ..among the most dangerous US workplaces..": https://www.engadget.com/2018-04-25-amazon-and-tesla-in-most-dangerous-workplace-report.html

"..wrongfully terminated ..for union activity..": https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/27/tesla-violated-labor-laws-by-blocking-union-organizing-judge-rules.html

"..confidentiality agreement ..disallow ..union..": https://www.theregister.com/2021/03/26/tesla_labor_law/

"..Autopilot Deaths ..6..": https://www.tesladeaths.com

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"..meant for private use, not military.."?

"..US Air force awarded Starlink a $1.92 million contract. Starlink will provide 12 months of service..": https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-starlink-us-air-force-contract-2022/

"..$99 per month running cost for the internet ..Starlink kit costs $499 ..does not include shipping or taxes ..expect to pay up to $600 before their Starlink kit is delivered..": https://screenrant.com/starlink-internet-costs-setup-monthly-pricing-explained/

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Two other possibilities. 1) US instructed him to pull the plug, now that Ukraine served their sacrificial purpose. Perhaps they realize that Ukraine regime is lost, and increasingly desperate which changed the risk/benefit analysis. 2). Musk is worried that Russia will take out Starlink permanently in the next phase of the war as provocations escalate.

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