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> As for why Thiel would support Trump, I'm mystified too. But what I would guess it's because he doesn't support either Democrats or the "establishment GOP", w
by tcoppi 10y ago
> As for why Thiel would support Trump, I'm mystified too. But what I would guess it's because he doesn't support either Democrats or the "establishment GOP", which Trump isn't a part of.
Thiel is a contrarian, and in tech social circles, Trump is the ultimate contrarian choice :)
This does seem to be a major reason why otherwise rational people are supporting him. I think it is incredibly short-sighted, and sometimes wonder if these people have thought it through much, but it is what it is.
- unethical_ban 10y agoI've pretty much decided I can't vote for either candidate, but I understand the spiteful vote. No one feels in control of the elite; their voice and vote don't matter. This might be their way to say "See what happens when you ignore us?"