Just an observation:

Political threads usually get several comments about being off topic for HN, some times quite strong. However, not one descenting comment for this, which to me seems equally, if not more, off topic.

I personally really don't mind either subject, but how is this considered more relevant to HN than politics? Seems people are just as interested.

I don't think this is a problem with this topic, even as a non fan its an interesting discussion. Its more interesting to me that the group reaction is different.