The author may “have a point” as they say, but it doesn’t qualify as a rationality quote by my lights; more of a rhetoric quote.
This seems accurate. The quote is a bunch of applause lights and appeals to identity strung together support a political agenda. Sure, I entirely support the particular political agenda in question but just because it is ‘my team’ being supported doesn’t make the process of shouting slogans noteworthy rationality material.
If the religion based shaming line and the “in many cases outright denying the existence of victims of drone strikes” hyperbole were removed or replaced then the quote could have potential.
This seems accurate. The quote is a bunch of applause lights and appeals to identity strung together support a political agenda. Sure, I entirely support the particular political agenda in question but just because it is ‘my team’ being supported doesn’t make the process of shouting slogans noteworthy rationality material.
If the religion based shaming line and the “in many cases outright denying the existence of victims of drone strikes” hyperbole were removed or replaced then the quote could have potential.