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Comment author: Lumifer 17 June 2015 06:37:07PM 2 points [-]

it's sort of clear that he has a solid chance at running and winning if he wanted to.

Really? Have you asked any "regular" people -- cashiers in a Walmart, car mechanics, secretaries -- whether they think Bill "Why isn't my computer doing what I want?" Gates would make a good POTUS..?

But the ironic part actually has to do with Gates demonstrating much more altruism than other names on your list.

Comment author: adamzerner 17 June 2015 10:09:32PM 0 points [-]

I think you're right. My previous comment was just what my original thought process was, but now I think you're right.

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