If rich techies had too much influence in California, the state government would not look like what it does. I mean I just don't see how you get to this opinion after any real review of the evidence.

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andy_ppp 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

You cherry picked California which is very much an outlier compared to the rest of the country? Are you denying the effect of money affecting political outcomes, the rich wouldn’t spend their money on media and PACs if it didn’t work would they?

	▲	bpodgursky an hour ago \| parent [-]
		> Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan launches group to influence CA politics I'm talking about the actual issue being discussed! Garry Tan isn't launching a group to influence Wyoming politics.

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refulgentis 2 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

> I mean I just don't see how you get to this opinion after any real review of the evidence.

Graybeard here: took me a while to get it, but, usually these are chances to elucidate what is obvious to you :)* ex. I don't really know what you mean. What does the California state government look like if rich techies had even more influence? I can construct a facile version (lower taxes**) but assuredly you mean more than that to be taken so aback.

* Good Atlas Shrugged quote on this: "Contradictions do not exist. Whenever you think that you are facing a contradiction, check [ED: or share, if you've moseyed yourself into a discussion] your premises."

** It's not 100% clear politicians steered by California techies would lower taxes ad infinitum.

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terminalshort an hour ago | parent | prev [-]

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	▲	phatfish an hour ago \| parent [-]
		Less competent might be a disservice. But I've seen nothing to suggest that execs/founders are any more competent that the average employee. Execs and founders just had a few more dice rolls go their way.