Political Complications

Commenters frequently attribute problems, delays, or unpopular decisions in the discussed topic to political influences, motivations, or climates rather than technical or merit-based reasons.

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Sample Comments

IfOnlyYouKnew Jun 19, 2022 View on HN

“Due to politics” is doing a lot of work in that statement.

k33n Oct 16, 2011 View on HN

Exactly! Seems like politics are at play here, which is a shame really.

ryansmccoy Apr 5, 2019 View on HN

IMO, politics seems like possible reason.

rimliu Feb 24, 2020 View on HN

How is that detrimental in politics?

dadzilla Jan 8, 2021 View on HN

That would be politically inconvenient.

Camillo Sep 18, 2013 View on HN

This problem is often seen in politics.

forthefuture Dec 6, 2016 View on HN

That's kind of the problem with politics.

wmf Jan 9, 2026 View on HN

Politics tends to work that way.

kaffeemitsahne Jun 18, 2018 View on HN

I imagine there are political reasons for this.

sneak Jun 1, 2023 View on HN

It's politically unpopular.