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HN isn't generally liberal leaning. HN is generally libertarian leaning. Not all of us, of course, but the sentiment here is very pro-business.
by krisdol 9y ago
HN isn't generally liberal leaning. HN is generally libertarian leaning. Not all of us, of course, but the sentiment here is very pro-business.
- acjohnson55 9y agoI'd gamble the liberals have the plurarilty, but just with a much higher representation of libertarians than broader society.
- krisdol 9y agoI can agree to that.
- dang 9y agohttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14207836 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14207836 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13932041 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13932041
- objectivistbrit 9y agoIt really isn't. Most threads that touch on political or economic topics have a majority being pro-regulation, pro-spending, etc. Things are complicated because many tech libertarians are liberal-libertarians who support things like basic income, but that doesn't change the overall slant of HN. Also note most liberals are ostensibly pro-business, they just think the gov't needs to step in to regulate the free market. Comments like the grandparent are an example of liberalism without any semblance of objectivity. He disagrees with someone, and, rather than think about why someone would hold those views (even if erroneous), takes for granted that they are irrational, illogical and driven by a hidden agenda.