FBI investigating VC fund started by Peter Thiel for financial misconduct: Report

Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2019/09/12/fbi-investigating-vc-fund-star.html

FBI and other federal agencies probe venture capital fund started by Peter Thiel

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That’s not mithril - it’s a cosplay aluminum shirt.

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Mithril? the Mythical silver of the Tolkien dwarves?
Why not just call the firm “Pyrite” (fool’s gold) it’d be more honest… oh wait, bloodsucking vampire conservadouche Peter Thiel is the founder? expect shitty shenanigans

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Hoping that he disturbs a Balrog from its sleep.

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Ironic that someone who’s hip-deep into Eye-of-Sauron-style tech uses names from the good side. Shouldn’t he be using names like Morgul, Ringwraith, or Lugbúrz?

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What, just because this guy is their sales manager:

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I figured this was some sort of fictional reference, but didn’t know this beforehand and thought it sounded more like a prescription drug:

Do not use Mithril if you are allergic to Mithril. Side effects may include vomiting, diarrhea, disturbing thoughts, pruritis, xerostomia, tachycardia and severe halitosis. Discontinue Mithril if redness or irritation occurs. Ask your doctor if Mithril is right for you.

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Mithril. Palantir. I wish they would just leave Tolkein alone.

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Their spokesperson denies that.

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I’m sure everyone is amazed that this Ayn-Rand-loving, blood-boy-draining sugar daddy to the alt-right might be involved in shady business dealings.

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It’s not as bad as you say. Is it?

[note sarcasm]

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I am absolutely shocked that someone as upstanding and kind as Thiel could be accused of any wrongdoing, even in a hushed whisper. My world is shaken, and stirred.

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Tired. Still works.

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Call me when someone actually goes to jail.

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The Deep State is getting desperate.

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The ghost of Gawker is laughing in the underworld (and writing a controversial article that will lead to warranted criticism).

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Grifters gonna grift.

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“And I’d like to thank Peter Palantir here for all his support over the years…”

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So that’s what happened to Gríma Wormtongue.

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I should hope that one can become very rich without some financial misconduct, but I am not so sure.

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