https://www.currentaffairs.org/2020/06/has-the-american-left-lost-its-mind
But why blame the rioters instead of the media for doing the coverage that causes the backlash? Why blame the rioters instead of blaming those who have created a tinderbox in American cities through centuries of racist policies? Why single out the riots’ contribution to changes in the Democratic vote share rather than the failure of Democrats to adequately appeal to enough voters?
So is this really how "Bernie" type leftists think? Only the powerful have agency, while the common man can only react if provoked, often with violent backlash?
This is a core value that I can't overlook. I would LOVE to side with the Left on many issues, but I think individuals are all responsible for their behaviors. If someone is insulted to their face and attacks the insulter, you aren't absolved from hitting him because you were provoked.
And the it's an irony this article is designed to debunk the Left "lost their minds, while promoting a concept of self censorship to avoid triggering people. This is an admisson to the Right, not a defense against it.
This writer cited Jacobin as the most prominent Left Wing magazine of the elites, so this writer likely shares left wing values of Bernie and upper crust leftists. They really do believe the down trodden have no agency at all. We can only react to what they do.
Incredible.