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Freedom of speech isn't freedom from criticism. Calling criticism "liberal backlash" is just using name calling instead of actually disputing those criticisms.
by IIAOPSW 6y ago
Freedom of speech isn't freedom from criticism. Calling criticism "liberal backlash" is just using name calling instead of actually disputing those criticisms. If I say "Joe Rogan is a bit of a hack IMO", that isn't the same thing as "there is growing backlash to Joe Rogan from the hn liberal tech elite."
- refurb 6y agoThe article is pretty clearly calling out the hypocrisy of the criticisms. It says nothing about “you can’t criticize Joe Rogan”
- rbecker 6y agoBut it does sound like "backlash" is a more accurate description than mere "criticism" in this case.
- happytoexplain 6y agoAgreed - I've seen right wing friends who criticise Rogan get called "leftist" as an insult for it. I have no strong opinion on him, but I think he hits nerves with extremists on both sides of politics, despite the false image of being anti-liberal which has been hoisted on him, mostly by the right.
- xupybd 6y agoA wave of criticism calling for his censorship is backlash. That criticism is coming entirely from the left. Hence liberal backlash is correct. I don't think this is a freedom of speech issue.
- raxxorrax 6y agoDeplatforming isn't criticism.