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Shutting down H1Bs is extremely stupid because >50% of our unicorn founders are first generation immigrants that started out on the H1B. They are the greatest c
by dyauspitr 1y ago
Shutting down H1Bs is extremely stupid because >50% of our unicorn founders are first generation immigrants that started out on the H1B. They are the greatest creators of jobs in the entire economy. Shutting down the H1B is a dark horse for the end of American success.
- alexose 1y agoIt's absolutely insane. At some point you have to wonder if this is deliberate sabotage.
- bdhe 1y agoA lot of Trump's support comes from people wanting to and happy to blame immigrants (of all kinds) for legitimate grievances - such as unemployment, expensive healthcare, housing, and inflation. The distinction between legal and illegal immigration is blurred not only by Democrats but also the economic populists occupying Trump's base. This is aimed at them.
- rramadass 1y agoI believe it is. Every one of Trump's decisions has been populist, simple and guaranteed to harm the US in the long run. For H-1B see report here - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45306919 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45306919
- dyauspitr 1y agoIt’s just populism with no long term planning. They’ve decimated the job market, people are hurting, have given folks someone to hate, it’s an easy win for them.
- trollbridge 1y agoThat depends on if unicorn founders are really “American success”. Do we need more Facebooks and AirBNBs?
- dyauspitr 1y agoYes? Do you want hundred of thousands of jobs?