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The problem with the liberal reception of Gates is that it doesn’t generally allow for an accurate critique of his work, nor account for his ties to the unsavor

The problem with the liberal reception of Gates is that it doesn’t generally allow for an accurate critique of his work, nor account for his ties to the unsavory parts of the global elite, like Jeffrey Epstein. What this does is allow space for conspiracy theorists and the far right to swoop in with their towers of lies, built on top of an acknowledgement of these truths, while liberals retreat into a kind of tribalist, irrational defense of him. Each side then reinforces the other, while both distancing themselves from the reality.

AndrewBissell 6y ago
The sepia-toned image that the media has crafted of the Gates Foundation (and which liberals have largely swallowed) isn't helpful either. You don't have to dig very deep to find all sorts of ways that it's a mixed bag, at best: https://www.thenation.com/article/society/bill-gates-foundation-philanthropy/ https://www.thenation.com/article/society/bill-gates-foundat...
vezycash 6y ago
>The problem with the liberal reception of Gates is that it doesn’t generally allow for an accurate critique of his work, To accurately critique his work, one must first KNOW his work. Bill would have less troubles if he were Elon Musk or Donald Trump because those guys are natural marketers. They would trumpet every of their accomplishments for the world to hear. Since Bill doesn't do that, it's created a market for rumor mongers. It's the same reason why celebrity gossip is a thing. >nor account for his ties to the unsavory parts of the global elite If 10 out of my 100 friends are 'unsavory' does that make me responsible for their actions?
- claudeganon 6y ago
  Bill Gates and his foundation have invested quite a deal into his image, not the least his investment in media companies, which have resulted in wall-to-wall positive coverage in the press and a Netflix documentary celebrating him. His style is different, but I would say he’s possibly as successful at marketing himself as Trump or Musk. Your “10 out of 100” question isn’t relevant because that not an accurate depiction of Gates and his foundation’s ties to Epstein.

AndrewBissell 6y ago

The sepia-toned image that the media has crafted of the Gates Foundation (and which liberals have largely swallowed) isn't helpful either. You don't have to dig very deep to find all sorts of ways that it's a mixed bag, at best: https://www.thenation.com/article/society/bill-gates-foundation-philanthropy/ https://www.thenation.com/article/society/bill-gates-foundat...

vezycash 6y ago

>The problem with the liberal reception of Gates is that it doesn’t generally allow for an accurate critique of his work, To accurately critique his work, one must first KNOW his work. Bill would have less troubles if he were Elon Musk or Donald Trump because those guys are natural marketers. They would trumpet every of their accomplishments for the world to hear. Since Bill doesn't do that, it's created a market for rumor mongers. It's the same reason why celebrity gossip is a thing. >nor account for his ties to the unsavory parts of the global elite If 10 out of my 100 friends are 'unsavory' does that make me responsible for their actions?

claudeganon 6y ago
Bill Gates and his foundation have invested quite a deal into his image, not the least his investment in media companies, which have resulted in wall-to-wall positive coverage in the press and a Netflix documentary celebrating him. His style is different, but I would say he’s possibly as successful at marketing himself as Trump or Musk. Your “10 out of 100” question isn’t relevant because that not an accurate depiction of Gates and his foundation’s ties to Epstein.