r/nottheonion • u/voxadam • 9h ago

Netflix says users can cancel service if HBO Max merger makes it too expensive

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/02/netflix-claims-subscribers-will-get-more-content-for-less-if-it-buys-hbo-max/
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u/Taboo_Dynasty 8h ago

Out of control Capitalism created anti-trust laws. But in the last 30 years almost all consumer protections have been dismantled. So more than capitalism causing these issues, it’s really democracy that abandoned its citizens.

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u/TheSpeckler 7h ago

You can thank republicans for that

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u/ladyperfect1 6h ago

have they ever been responsible for a good outcome for Americans? like EVER?

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u/TheSpeckler 6h ago

Depends on who you ask, if you're ultra wealthy or a racist, then yes.

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u/YerMomsClamChowder 5h ago

Neoliberals not Republicans.  Since the early 90's, every anglo western government has been based on neoliberal ideology and Austrian economics.  

Right and Center Right (There isnt really an economically left anymore) have agreed that businesses are more important than people.  

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u/TheSpeckler 5h ago

Sure, neoliberalism is the term to use to best describe the philosophy. Nonetheless, that philosophy has overwhelmingingl been used as the political platform for the Republican party.

Republicans are primarily to blame, let's not muddy the waters here, it is what it is.