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I didn't expect the article to conclude with a pg quote from twitter. Why did they think pg was a notable authority on the matter of human rights? I am not ask
by laurent_du 1y ago
I didn't expect the article to conclude with a pg quote from twitter. Why did they think pg was a notable authority on the matter of human rights? I am not asking in snark, just curious.
- BallsInIt 1y agoTo prevent the story from getting flagged on HN.
- nojs 1y agoWriting a summary of twitter hot takes is easier than doing actual research.
- seadan83 1y agoIt's an example of notable criticism. The campaign was on twitter, so the PG quote is context and as an example of what detractors are saying.
- like_any_other 1y agoThe quote is there to distract from the fact that Laura Loomer herself is Jewish, and that is probably what motivates her in this case - not adherence to some abstract political ideals, but simple in-group/out-group distinction.