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[–] scruiser@awful.systems 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I struggle to think of a good reason why such prominent figures in politics and tech would associate themselves with such an event.

There is no good reason, but there is an obvious bad one: these prominent figures have racist sympathies (if they aren't "outright" racist themselves) and in between a lack of empathy and position of privilege don't care about the negative effects of boosting racist influencers.

[–] blakestacey@awful.systems 4 points 1 day ago

There comes a point when "they are themselves racist AF" becomes the simplest explanation for so many things.