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Libertarians generally, but Reason specifically, have historically been critical of police and rioters. I don’t think the staff at Reason “aliases” antifa/BLM,
by gnusty_gnurc 6y ago
Libertarians generally, but Reason specifically, have historically been critical of police and rioters.
I don’t think the staff at Reason “aliases” antifa/BLM, having listened to their editors podcast as all this has happened.
- WarOnPrivacy 6y agoI think this article bolsters his point that Reason is trending toward authoritarian efforts. A quick look-up of the article's author shows her media appearances tend to be on authoritarian media outlets. She also has some history of trying to raise hostility against reform movements (eg: MeNeither's support of sex predators).
- gnusty_gnurc 6y agoTrending towards authoritarianism? It seems like the article is reasonably accurate about an under-reported aspect of the protests. Namely the intimidation tactics against reporters by “protesters.” And it’s written by a reporter that lived in Portland. Edit: since I can’t respond below - I’m questioning the accuracy cause it seems like people are quick to label things “authoritarian/fascist” when they don’t really resemble that at all. Having watched Nancy Rommelman in interviews, podcasts, etc. I get the sense she’s not that at all. Generally very libertarian, i.e. advocating strong protection of individual rights against violence, etc. That’s how libertarians arrive at criticism of police/rioters. They’re both violating fundamental protections of individuals from violence.
- WarOnPrivacy 6y ago>Trending towards authoritarianism? It seems like the article is reasonably accurate You seem to have taken an observation of authoritarianism as a de-facto challenge to the accuracy of the reporting. That's an interesting thing to do.