Five reasons I think the relationship between Democrats and tech broke:

1. The Democrats are fighting tech more aggressively.
2. The “broken deal” between Democrats and tech.
3. Tech is richer than it used to be.
4. Tech is building in areas in which regulation is more of a direct impediment.
5. "I don't want to live in a world where someone else makes the world a better place... better than we do."

Five reasons I think the relationship between Democrats and tech broke:

1. The Democrats are fighting tech more aggressively.
2. The “broken deal” between Democrats and tech.
3. Tech is richer than it used to be.
4. Tech is building in areas in which regulation is more of a direct impediment.
5. "I don't want to live in a world where someone else makes the world a better place... better than we do."

https://www.notboring.co/p/why-the-democrats-lost-tech

Lots to think about. The “rich” vs “capitalist” distinction is particularly interesting. 

My main question, why doesn’t tech take a real stab at building a competitive 3rd party that truly understands their interests and goals? They have the money, they have the personality. It won’t be viable at a national level yet, but start local and build. It seems strange to push so hard for advancing society, economy, technology and then stop short at the government norms that aren’t working for them.

I actually think the healthy tension between industry and government is good. I think Pace Layers here. That said, tech should definitely get more involved in government at all levels, but don't think we need a 3rd party.

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