Have commented before that something as politically powerful as Facebook's graph will be the focus of machinations. Zuckerberg is certainly not the most evil pe

Have commented before that something as politically powerful as Facebook's graph will be the focus of machinations. Zuckerberg is certainly not the most evil person who could run that company, but it means he's got to be sure he can fend off every more evil person who thinks s/he can. If we can imagine hypothetical circumstances under which he could be forced out, or lose control of the graph it would be a good bet to watch for events that might set that in motion. Right now, they're using leaks to discredit him and to isolate him from mainstream political support. The most plausible play is one where they leverage antitrust to "break up" the company, leaving him in control of the advertising business and his shares intact, while getting the graph into hands who can be more "politically accountable," that is, more connected, who can then use the graph for direct political ends. Democrats are making noises about it already, and oddly, he may have more allies among neocon Republican types who would prefer to deal with an internet dictator or king than a slippery progressive committee. Conspiracy? Hardly. It's just incentives.