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He's a smart man, so it is quite possible he has some nuanced opinion that is not exactly cookie-cutter libertarian from a textbook. And this should be allowed
by lhnz 10y ago
He's a smart man, so it is quite possible he has some nuanced opinion that is not exactly cookie-cutter libertarian from a textbook.
And this should be allowed. Siding a certain way on some political issues shouldn't require you to be absolutely dogmatic to all of the relating principles and perspectives in all contexts.
I mean, I wouldn't expect this from myself, so I wouldn't expect it from others.
- ThomPete 10y agoHe is a smart man, but that does not mean his morals are better. He can do whatever he want's I still find it ironic since his stance is one of quite fundamental morals. Him using his money in court to get revenge. Now imagine that in a private court he could potentially be primary shareholder in.
- internaut 10y agoI gave a small explanation concerning Thiel's ideas and the intelligence agencies last week: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11782998 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11782998 I don't deny this whole area is troubled and troubling, when national security is concerned it seems every path is taking you to some kind of hell. The world is a Big Place and common sense often falls short of being an ethical guide. I'm sure joining forces with Joseph Stalin produced mixed feelings. If courage is what is required to deal with that kind of thing then I'll be pleased to be called a coward.