I’ll be interviewing Russian journalist Dimitri Simes today about one of the more interesting (and disturbing) free speech cases of recent times, now extended across multiple administrations
Inveigled is the past tense and past participle of the verb inveigle, which means to persuade someone to do something, or to get something, using flattery, trickery, or clever talk... This is likely a case of Matt having a better vocabulary than us. I had to look the word up.
This kind of work is why I support Racket even when I disagree often or strongly on other topics. There are too few non-partisan 1A defenders. Whatever you got wrong about Trump you are still dead-on right on this topic and consistent as anybody in media.
Please provide a transcript later if possible. I have limited gigabytes from Verizon, and video chews it up real fast. I also prefer reading to watching.
I've got to imagine there are infinitely better arguments than what is being offered here.
As a big fan of hyperbole, it can be very effective taking it right to the line, but when you cross the line, it all tumbles to the ground...deservedly. Erasing Assange to fluff the hyperbole doesn't help the argument at all.
Is there actually a better argument here than restating the idea that because legal representation is constitutionally protected, then you can't prosecute a lawyer for anything he does in service to his client, except swapping in journalist for lawyer.
Matt, THANKS for keeping our eyes on the ball! Ever since the Alien and Sedition Acts, "national security" has been our go-to rationalization for controlling speech and getting one's perceived enemies. Simes' intimidation is no different...also see Julian Assange. Suggestion: Can you set up a regular (weekly or biweekly) segment on 1st Amendment/Press freedom issues and news? Maybe with a regular co-host/discussion partner from FIRE and guests like the two lawyers you had on or maybe even defenders of efforts to control "disinformation"? It would be a wonderful service. You and Walter Kirn kinda did this with ATW, but a dedicated show would be much appreciated.
Asked on Twitter, but will also ask here, a free-speech question: If you lived in Germany, would you argue that the Nazi party should be legalized? Happy to hear anyone's reply.
Hope you post the video after the live discussion!
Ya. Been looking for it
"Simes, a prominent Russian journalist who in August of 2024 became inveigled..." I don't believe "inveigle" is the right word here.
Spell checkers will end up murdering the human race.
Involved, perhaps?
Inveigled is the past tense and past participle of the verb inveigle, which means to persuade someone to do something, or to get something, using flattery, trickery, or clever talk... This is likely a case of Matt having a better vocabulary than us. I had to look the word up.
This kind of work is why I support Racket even when I disagree often or strongly on other topics. There are too few non-partisan 1A defenders. Whatever you got wrong about Trump you are still dead-on right on this topic and consistent as anybody in media.
Please provide a transcript later if possible. I have limited gigabytes from Verizon, and video chews it up real fast. I also prefer reading to watching.
Here is a link to the indictment.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/media/1366456/dl
I've got to imagine there are infinitely better arguments than what is being offered here.
As a big fan of hyperbole, it can be very effective taking it right to the line, but when you cross the line, it all tumbles to the ground...deservedly. Erasing Assange to fluff the hyperbole doesn't help the argument at all.
Is there actually a better argument here than restating the idea that because legal representation is constitutionally protected, then you can't prosecute a lawyer for anything he does in service to his client, except swapping in journalist for lawyer.
Matt, THANKS for keeping our eyes on the ball! Ever since the Alien and Sedition Acts, "national security" has been our go-to rationalization for controlling speech and getting one's perceived enemies. Simes' intimidation is no different...also see Julian Assange. Suggestion: Can you set up a regular (weekly or biweekly) segment on 1st Amendment/Press freedom issues and news? Maybe with a regular co-host/discussion partner from FIRE and guests like the two lawyers you had on or maybe even defenders of efforts to control "disinformation"? It would be a wonderful service. You and Walter Kirn kinda did this with ATW, but a dedicated show would be much appreciated.
I would like to see Walter Kirk come back
Kirn
it's Kirk, actually
No, it is definitely Kirn! Wtf?!
Sorry I missed this. Will there be a transcript?
Wow, it must have been tough to "become inveigled" after all that..
Asked on Twitter, but will also ask here, a free-speech question: If you lived in Germany, would you argue that the Nazi party should be legalized? Happy to hear anyone's reply.