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How did such an anti-freespeech, "islam=murder" promoting article made it to the front page? And is the economist always so traditional, right wingy? I have to
by erikb 10y ago
How did such an anti-freespeech, "islam=murder" promoting article made it to the front page? And is the economist always so traditional, right wingy?
I have to say I'm a little shocked of what I'm reading here.
- JoeAltmaier 10y agoTrouble with the Economist, they don't credit anything they write there. No idea who is speaking; not even the Editors get credit. I dismiss them outright, and refuse to read a word.
- orthoganol 10y agoSeems obvious that they want to avoid personal repercussions. They very frankly embarrass other countries (deservedly), and they don't want to lose their ability to get a visa or even endanger their own safety.
- marcoperaza 10y agoWhat? How is this article anti free speech?
- erikb 10y agoNow we both got downvoted from all the strong opinions here. I think your question is valid. If you read the text about the president needing to speak to a priest it is considered very bad that a person with a lot of military power needs to get so low and talk to a normal person without any military power directly. My interpretation of that kind of comment is that it feels anti free speech, pro surveilance, pro censorship.