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> They’re part of a three-member Republican cabal Whatever the merits of the article I have a hard time taking it seriously with this kind of language. If this
by 0x445442 7y ago
> They’re part of a three-member Republican cabal
Whatever the merits of the article I have a hard time taking it seriously with this kind of language. If this kind of language were used in the other direction the author would immediately be labeled a tin-foil hat conspiracy theorist.
- bluejekyll 7y agoIs it the cabal label that bothers you? For context, the sentence before: > Ring and Kaplan want to reconsider the longtime ban on labor spying. It’s a sleazy idea, but typical for these two. So they are working together, and perhaps “cabal” is too colorful of a term, as it also implies doing it in secret. It would appear they’re quite open about it.
- SpicyLemonZest 7y agoWhat bothers me is the entire framing, that they're agents working in service to corporate overlords rather than honest people making the decisions they think are right.
- 0x445442 7y agoI’m bothered by the double standard when it comes to the use of language. As someone whose politics mostly lines up Libertarian I support individuals’ freedom to organize with the goal to collective bargain. I also oppose any legislation aimed at undermining that goal.