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I'm always a little surprised at how these Tech CEOs are willing to go on TV and just spout nonsense. Firstly, 40% of college educated white women voted for Trump at the last election. Secondly, isn't the entire theory of Trump's support amongst working class voters an appeal to economic populism due to an erosion of their economic position? Aren't you literally describing a process that last time lead to a massive political shift in favour of those who were negatively economically impacted? Oh and you think all the white collar workers are going to lose their jobs, but you don't think that's just directly going to cause a recession that wipes out blue collar republican jobs?

It's difficult to (a) see how he can say this having given any real thought at all and (b) understand why he's going to on news interviews and winging it.



The last time fascists rose to power in the west, they were heavily pandering to the working class as well.

I'd take statements originating from their political camp as largely calculated.


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What party are you talking about?


The fascist pro assassination democrat party, of course.


Ah yes, of course. I recommend you look up the definition of fascism. Words have meanings.


I suspect you just see more coverage of tech CEOs spouting nonsense, than it being something unique to the industry.




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