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> Thiel's support for Trump exceeds the norms of our politics and of civil debate. Thiel is not a typical Trump supporter. But is this really so? That Thiel h
by welanes 10y ago
> Thiel's support for Trump exceeds the norms of our politics and of civil debate. Thiel is not a typical Trump supporter.
But is this really so? That Thiel has the means to donate one million dollars while others must settle for lawn signs shouldn't determine how much ire we direct his way. You seem to be saying that having preference for a candidate is one thing but advocating and encouraging other people to have a similar preference is beyond the pale. Yet one seems a logical and natural consequence of the other.
Also I'm a little suspicious of DHH's intentions in his tweets to Graham (later picked up by Pinboard). Not that it negates the point he's making but it appears to be a long-standing vendetta masquerading as sanctimony: https://mobile.twitter.com/search?q=from%3Adhh+to%3Apaulg https://mobile.twitter.com/search?q=from%3Adhh+to%3Apaulg
This is going to be my last comment. Too much politics is bad for you ;) Thanks for the alternative POV.
- tptacek 10y agoYes, I think Thiel's enabling of Trump is materially different than a normal voter's support of Trump. I understand the concern people would have about DHH and Maciej's opposition to Paul Graham. But DHH and Maciej aren't the only people that have this concern. They happen in this instance to be right. Thanks for the civil disagreement!