I'm guessing that the majority of HN readers fall into three categories (note I say "majority"). a) Younger business guys b) Younger hackers c) Older hackers

I'm guessing that the majority of HN readers fall into three categories (note I say "majority"). a) Younger business guys b) Younger hackers c) Older hackers I am also guessing that among the "c" group most are not that familiar with Trump back in the late 70's when he got his start all the way through to now (Apprentice days). I've followed him for many years so I have a different perspective. I can tell from the comments here that many people take a view of Trump based on their limited exposure to him in the last few years. (I'm sure even PG hasn't been following Trump since his start or thought much about him at all. PG didn't become a "business guy" afaik till the mid 90's, right?). As someone who graduated Wharton and has followed business for close to 35 years I can assure you that despite your impression of him now he does well deserve the attention that he receives and he has earned it. Yes, he is a showman and yes people make fun of him. Guess what? His TV show, The Apprentice was very very successful and helped him make plenty of money. He earned that and did something very few business people are able to do. But people tend to throw bricks at many people who gain success and Steve Jobs was certainly no wall flower either. He used his celebrity to achieve and further his goals. Hackers tend to be less outgoing and more humble at least that's my impression. That's not a feature, it's a bug in achieving the success you deserve, like any "artist". Don't knock others especially people who are known world wide, have TV shows and command premium prices for their name and image.