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Many who argue this point are usually the ones who would be doing the distortion when the time comes -- for example, when Yanis Varoufakis argues that there nee
by stvswn 8y ago
Many who argue this point are usually the ones who would be doing the distortion when the time comes -- for example, when Yanis Varoufakis argues that there needs to be more income redistribution across Europe or else the pitchforks and torcehs are coming, I wonder what the difference is between predicting instablity and vaguely threatening political violence.
- arethuza 8y agoMy understanding is that Varoufakis is a pretty decent guy who tried to do the right thing but was hammered into the ground because he refused to play political games. Edit: If nothing else I thank him for pointing out the irony of German politicians insisting that a "debt is a debt" to Greeks...
- frockington 8y agoWe've seen it turn to threatening in America with Maxine Waters publicly calling for the harassment of congress members so Europe is likely not far behind from that stage. I personally would've thought it'd happen in Europe first with youth unemployment so low for so long
- sctb 8y agoThis site isn't for political or ideological battle, because that's repetitive and we don't learn anything. We've asked you to improve this in your commenting twice already, but we'll ask again. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
- frockington 8y agoI really don't understand how this was a political ideological comment when it is commenting on a fact in the context of the current discussion. Could you please explain why my comment was deemed inappropriate? I have yet to receive any feedback when asking the mods, which is probably why it continues. Is it because my opinions are "wrong" or is there an actual reason behind any of the "asking to improve"?
- sctb 8y agoWell, we don't want users to have no feedback! Could you please email hn@ycombinator.com?
- frockington 8y agoWill do, I was trying to give you the opportunity to defend your position before submitting a complaint about your behavior. I will note your lack of initial explanation and refusal for explanation when prompted.
- maxerickson 8y agoShe called for the shaming of prominent members of the executive branch. Also, I guess you mean high youth unemployment.