I believe at least three of these stories have already hit the front page, garnered hundreds of votes and comments, and been flagged.

This is a momentous event on the scale of the news of initial invasion, which was well-covered on HN. Let’s keep this thread alive and let the discussion roll.

Yes, some very good discussions earlier which was unfortunately flagged:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36457511

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36452290

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36457433

@dang's reason for flagging them is as follows:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36456034

Agree or disagree with the decision? Message the mods.

Interesting who and why is doing the flagging.