Mantej Rajpal
@mantej
Chat — when did blatant racist rhetoric like this become acceptable? That too, from a *checks notes* Partner at a top-tier VC firm. This is a genuine question (I would truly appreciate counterpoints or any opinions that further meaningful dialogue). I’ve publicly criticized Mamdani’s policy platform (as many have) but positioning lying as a *virtue* of both his culture and Islam is disgusting. Rent freezes are a bad idea, but I don’t think Islam is to blame? Bernie Sanders also supports rent freezes and he’s Jewish? Is backlash—and I’m talking specifically about people who have a platform/voice—contained more so because they: - generally agree with this sentiment - don’t agree but think cultural/religious slander is okay in a political context - don’t agree but feel it’s not worth speaking out
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Evan
@evangreenberg
This is by no means a defense of Shaun, but instead an ask for information: I’m assuming that he’s referring to “Taqiyya”, which I’ve read is traditionally explained as not revealing your religion when threatened or under duress, but a Muslim man, a peer, also once told me that it has a more modern definition closer to what Shaun is saying. Can you clarify based on your understanding? Again, I mean for this to be solely informational and I am not attempting to defend any bigotry. I think understanding of words and customs is what helps to avoid misunderstandings
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