You're likely seeing this post here because it's tangentially related to the debate on PG's recent essay.

> Can Hacker News not rise above the partisan politics that pollute every other site?

I think we know the answer to this because the phenomenon is relatively stable: it appears from time to time, perhaps too often, but doesn't dominate HN and isn't about to. With a little more karma, you'll be able to flag the posts that you find too political.