The CEO and founder of the encrypted social media app, Telegram, Pavel Durov, was arrested on August 24 at Le Bourget airport near Paris as he was departing his private jet.
Durov's arrest has triggered a heated debate with most influencers seeing it as an onslaught on free speech. A hashtag #FreeDurov popped up on X.
Former US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tweeted: "France just arrested Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of the encrypted and uncensored Telegram platform. The need to protect free speech has never been more urgent."
Naomi Seibt, a German conservative political activist, dubbed anti-Greta by the Washington Post, alleged on X:
"Why do you think they just arrested the owner of Telegram, Pavel Durov? This is a test run. They are setting a precedent. Their ultimate target is Elon Musk."
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Esso posted on 2024-08-25 10:04:27 Reply Private Reply
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Telegram Founder & CEO Pavel Durov ARRESTED in France! It's a WAR on Free Speech! Viva Frei Vlawg
I like David Freiheit (Viva Frei). I met him during the Canadian trucker's strike, via Skype, etc. He's saying he's in Florida now, I don't know if he's moved or is vacationing.
(Edit) I don't what passport Freiheit carries, I'm assuming Canada. He won't have that for long.
Esso posted on 2024-08-25 16:32:03 Reply Private Reply
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Then Musk needs to stay out of France. After all, the three Musketeers are not around to save him. ;)
BTP Holdings posted on 2024-08-25 17:22:09 Reply Private Reply
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You should see Jim's phone. Restricted, Blocked, Unknown, raw numbers from the Netherlands and places I didn't learn about in high school.
He knows a lot of people. He doesn't talk much about it unless I press him which is usually a bad idea. I know Jim's past. I was there when he left 45 years ago. I can't lose him again.
Kim
Esso posted on 2024-08-25 17:34:26 Reply Private Reply
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I think Elon needs to stay out of everywhere, at least the West. He does have SpaceX.
I love Miami Vice. Michael Mann knew his guns (Thief, Heat, etc.). Except maybe that Bren 10 in the early MV episodes.
Thief (1981)
That torch that James Caan is using for the 'big score' is an oxygen lance. This movie was very technically accurate.
Maybe when me and Kimmy go to bed, I'll put this on. I used to do shit like that, but it was government sanctioned in other countries.
The score was from Tangerine Dream. Great sound. I had that on vinyl.
Esso posted on 2024-08-25 17:42:38 Reply Private Reply
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Pac probably has Trump calling him. Probably Musk too.
Esso posted on 2024-08-25 18:13:09 Reply Private Reply
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No, but they should. Maybe they'd hear me if I quit being such a stiff prick with FOX News. They love ex-CIA guys.
Esso posted on 2024-08-25 18:17:05 Reply Private Reply
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I just finished watching Thief. I can hardly believe they blew up the Green Mill. That place was on Broadway north of Lawrence. It must have been rebuilt for a pretty penny since it was there in the early 80s when we worked concerts at the Aragon. ;)
BTP Holdings posted on 2024-08-25 22:12:41 Reply Private Reply
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Michael Mann doesn't fuck around. That was Company instruction years ago.
There was some hotshot that taught James Caan how to handle that 1911 Colt. I don't remember his name.
Some of the stuff was BS, but a lot of it was used as a training aid.
Esso posted on 2024-08-25 22:27:49 Reply Private Reply
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They probably didn't. I assume they built a facia and blew that up. Watch "Heat" and learn about directed explosives.
Esso posted on 2024-08-25 22:33:37 Reply Private Reply
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Good movie, eh slick?
Esso posted on 2024-08-25 23:41:13 Reply Private Reply
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I guess I'm the angel.
Esso posted on 2024-08-25 23:51:02 Reply Private Reply
#13: BTP Holdings To: Esso (#11)
Yeah, I can hardly believe they blew up the Green Mill Lounge. That was on Broadway north of Lawrence. I bet they paid a pretty penny to blow up the facade. LOL
BTP Holdings posted on 2024-08-31 12:13:19 Reply Private Reply