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Do you have links to back up your claims?
The only context I have is that the OP helped a right-of-center political candidate in his country of origin.
I DM'd a Korean presidential candidate and ended up building his core campaign
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Re: I DM'd a Korean presidential candidate and ended up building his core campaign
#42Earlier quoted context omitted.
Who you work with certainly matters, but it does show that it's incredibly easy to get a foot in the door with a lot of political things. People complain so much about politics as being this completely foreign and detached thing. But it's not if you put a bit of effort into it.
Well yeah of course it's not hard to get involved in politics, if the involvement is supporting people who are rich and powerful even if it is via the use of a more modest looking young mouthpiece. OP was supporting a conservative party, so basically going with the flow of a bunch of what a bunch of influential and rich people wanted as their pawn. If you have something that is of little consequence to the rich, like…
> Bernie was railroaded by the upper echelons of his own party
Bernie Sanders is an Independent, he doesn't have a party.
Re: I DM'd a Korean presidential candidate and ended up building his core campaign
#43> ... and to find out whether things like this happen in other countries as well. I didn't DM anyone, and I didn't run the campaign, but there happened to be the John Edwards campaign HQ near me so I walked inside and said I could help do their IT, next day I was a full-on volunteer. They took me to Charleston for a rally (which was cool cuz I never been) and even got me a jacket with my name and the campaign logo on…
Seconded. Political campaigns are fun. And if you're not sure it's for you, start by volunteering for a local campaign.
I can't wait to volunteer after my 8AM-5PM job at a non-paid position, IN POLITICS!
Re: I DM'd a Korean presidential candidate and ended up building his core campaign
#44Its an interesting read for sure. With those little takeaways in between like talking to users first to understand their requirements, building an mvp and shipping it as early as possible I was half expecting the article ending with the kind of startup lessons/wisdom you typically see here on HN. But I'm really glad it wasnt. Not everything has to have a grand lesson or takeaway. I enjoyed reading your once in a life…
Thanks for reading! I wanted to tell the story as it happened, rather than turning it into a set of principles or advice.
Happy to hear you enjoyed the ride :)
Re: I DM'd a Korean presidential candidate and ended up building his core campaign
#45Thanks for sharing! Really admire your bravery and trying new things.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
Re: I DM'd a Korean presidential candidate and ended up building his core campaign
#46I don't like that particular presidential candidate but this was an interesting read. Thanks for the insight into the details of a campaign like this. I like your writing style.
I’m glad the story itself was enjoyable regardless of political alignment.
Thank you.
Re: I DM'd a Korean presidential candidate and ended up building his core campaign
#47Earlier quoted context omitted.
Seconded. Political campaigns are fun. And if you're not sure it's for you, start by volunteering for a local campaign.
I can't wait to volunteer after my 8AM-5PM job at a non-paid position, IN POLITICS!
That's just one of many good arguments for shortening the standard work week.
Re: I DM'd a Korean presidential candidate and ended up building his core campaign
#48> ... and to find out whether things like this happen in other countries as well. I didn't DM anyone, and I didn't run the campaign, but there happened to be the John Edwards campaign HQ near me so I walked inside and said I could help do their IT, next day I was a full-on volunteer. They took me to Charleston for a rally (which was cool cuz I never been) and even got me a jacket with my name and the campaign logo on…
Thanks for sharing — that sounds like an amazing experience.
It’s interesting how similar opportunities can happen in totally different places.
Glad it turned into something meaningful for you.
Re: I DM'd a Korean presidential candidate and ended up building his core campaign
#49Earlier quoted context omitted.
I can't wait to volunteer after my 8AM-5PM job at a non-paid position, IN POLITICS!
That's just one of many good arguments for shortening the standard work week.
Yeah, I can get behind that. I'm a young guy but in the blink of an eye, I'll be in my 50s if I keep working this schedule...
Re: I DM'd a Korean presidential candidate and ended up building his core campaign
#50Man that’s a dope experience for sure! Congrats!