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The Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson might set a record this year for highest votes attained by a third party candidate.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_ele...
Given the libertarian/Randian streak that runs through silicon valley, support for Trump doesn't seem too outlandish. Especially when you consider his non-dedication to the typical right-wing 'family values' that aren't really popular in that region of California.
What? Exactly what libertarian values does Trump espouse?
Look at this masterfully subtle insinuation that Trump will be corrupt.
The NY Times never fails to impress.
> This year there was an opportunity for a Republican to make overtures to tech — but with Mr. Trump, that chance seems to have passed.
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>it almost seems like he’s gone out of his way to smite Silicon Valley leaders on the issues they care about,
Yes, like bringing in scores of cheap H1Bs as veritable indentured servants (their right to reside in the country is is tied to their employer). This drives down wages – of course SV VCs and founders want this.
Of course the NY Times does not elaborate at all on this point
> “As a black guy in Silicon Valley, I just find it very hard to support a candidate who has been called racist,” Mr. Johnson said.
Oh my god
Given the libertarian/Randian streak that runs through silicon valley, support for Trump doesn't seem too outlandish. Especially when you consider his non-dedication to the typical right-wing 'family values' that aren't really popular in that region of California.
Wow, does Peter Thiel really think that women shouldn't be allowed to vote?
The Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson might set a record this year for highest votes attained by a third party candidate.
There are quite a few Trump supporters in the Valley, but they simply stay quiet because they will get 'racist' yelled at them and it will potentially hurt their careers.
There are quite a few Trump supporters in the Valley, but they simply stay quiet because they will get 'racist' yelled at them and it will potentially hurt their careers.
Given the libertarian/Randian streak that runs through silicon valley, support for Trump doesn't seem too outlandish. Especially when you consider his non-dedication to the typical right-wing 'family values' that aren't really popular in that region of California.
> Given the libertarian/Randian streak that runs through silicon valley, support for Trump doesn't seem too outlandish. What? Exactly what libertarian values does Trump espouse?
Why is this being downvoted?