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There is a difference between having an opinion or stance on something and repeating racist, ignorant and bigotry statements from a candidate. As far as I know,
by DigitalSea 10y ago
There is a difference between having an opinion or stance on something and repeating racist, ignorant and bigotry statements from a candidate. As far as I know, Thiel has done nothing but make a donation, he isn't forcing his views on anyone at YC nor publicly parroting/endorsing things Trump is saying.
In this instance Thiel has done nothing more than make a donation to a political candidate many don't like.
- ceejayoz 10y ago> There is a difference between having an opinion or stance on something and repeating racist, ignorant and bigotry statements from a candidate. There is, indeed. Donating over a million dollars that can be used for ads repeating racist, ignorant, and bigoted Trump statements falls squarely in the latter category.
- poshli 10y ago> As far as I know, Thiel has done nothing but make a donation He had the speaking slot right before Trump at the RNC convention, if I remember correctly.