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Did Bill Gates ignore some warning signs? Sure. On the other hand, Jeffrey Epstein from all appearances was a billionaire who was close to many other wealthy

Did Bill Gates ignore some warning signs? Sure. On the other hand, Jeffrey Epstein from all appearances was a billionaire who was close to many other wealthy and influential individuals, and claimed that he wanted to help the Gates Foundation. When you're spending your days talking to people and saying "for every X dollars you give us, we can save another life" you probably end up looking at things differently. If I were in Bill Gates' shoes and thought there was a chance that Jeffrey Epstein would provide (personally and via his connections) enough money to save hundreds of thousands of lives... honestly? I would absolutely ignore the "convicted sex offender" thing too. Because, you know, hundreds of thousands of lives.

simplicio 7y ago
Does Gates really need help networking with wealthy people? If Gates wants to talk some oil tycoon or whatever into donating cash, wouldn't he be better off just asking himself instead of sending a convicted sex-offender in his place.
- cperciva 7y ago
  Does Gates really need help networking with wealthy people? You might be surprised. I'm sure that Gates can pick up a phone, say "I want to talk to Mr. X" and one of his flunkies will make it happen; but introductions are incredibly important -- especially if you're asking for something.
- seanmcdirmid 7y ago
  > Does Gates really need help networking with wealthy people? He is fairly introverted as far as wealthy people go, I wouldn't be surprised if his circle of true connections is much smaller than you would think.
msghacq 7y ago
Being convicted of child rape is a little more than "some warning signs". There's no reason any decent or intelligent person would put themselves in that situation. Gates seems intelligent so that only leaves that he either A: didn't care or B: partook in Epstein's services.
- dang 7y ago
  You've been posting only about one thing for months. Special-purpose accounts aren't allowed on HN, especially when dedicated to inflammatory topics. Please don't do this here.

simplicio 7y ago

Does Gates really need help networking with wealthy people? If Gates wants to talk some oil tycoon or whatever into donating cash, wouldn't he be better off just asking himself instead of sending a convicted sex-offender in his place.

cperciva 7y ago
Does Gates really need help networking with wealthy people? You might be surprised. I'm sure that Gates can pick up a phone, say "I want to talk to Mr. X" and one of his flunkies will make it happen; but introductions are incredibly important -- especially if you're asking for something.
seanmcdirmid 7y ago
> Does Gates really need help networking with wealthy people? He is fairly introverted as far as wealthy people go, I wouldn't be surprised if his circle of true connections is much smaller than you would think.

msghacq 7y ago

Being convicted of child rape is a little more than "some warning signs". There's no reason any decent or intelligent person would put themselves in that situation. Gates seems intelligent so that only leaves that he either A: didn't care or B: partook in Epstein's services.

dang 7y ago
You've been posting only about one thing for months. Special-purpose accounts aren't allowed on HN, especially when dedicated to inflammatory topics. Please don't do this here.