Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

there is about zero motivation to harm yourself

And yet US voters did just that by voting for a massive tax increase on themselves by way of tariffs.

But to be fair, this was only after Trump conned voters into believing tariffs would only hurt China, not them.




It was after he convinced them, in no particular order that:

- He will make prices and inflation go down.

- That democrats will be horrible on economy.

- That he will harm trans people for his voters enjoyment.

- That he will harm liberals for his voters enjoyment.

- That he will break laws in a way that will harm or at least make angry democrats, liberals and anyone not conservatives.




Consider applying for YC's Summer 2025 batch! Applications are open till May 13

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: