Peter Thiel, YC, and hard decisions
There is clear precedent for YC taking a political stand by uninviting investors.<p>Only five years ago, Paul Graham was willing to uninvite investors from Demo Day based on their support for the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2011/12/22/paul-graham-sopa-supporting-companies-no-longer-allowed-at-yc-demo-day/" rel="nofollow">https://techcrunch.com/2011/12/22/paul-graham-sopa-supportin...</a><p>Paul asked, "If these companies are so clueless about technology that they think SOPA is a good idea, how could they be good investors?"<p>The obvious answer to that question would be, "their track record as investors could demonstrate that." But no, in 2011, if you supported SOPA, you're out, <i>regardless of your track record</i>.<p>I think it's fair to ask whether, if Peter Thiel is so clueless as to donate $1.25 million to Donald Trump <i>today</i>, after so much of his dirty laundry has come to light and after this has been reflected in the polls, how could he be a good investor?<p>If it was the right decision for SOPA, it's right decision today.