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> they don't have to put up with that bullshit Exactly. For Google's long term credibility and success, they must close Google News Spain (at least temporarily). Spain is both small enough and large enough to serve as a convenient demonstration of Google's power. Going forward, fear will keep the local publishers in line. Fear of the wrath of Google.
Wrath? If you charge me a fee for driving a bus to your address, I will stop driving there. Do you fear me?
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