[fruser1]

Even though they may have tried to use the events for propaganda purposes, the whiskey rebellion had nothing to do with french leftists.

[SJackson]

No, it didn't The author takes some liberties. He writes leader of the Mingo Creek Democratic Society had threatened during the “Whiskey Rebellion.” which, though the Mingo Creek Society was one of many groups involved. The issue was taxes. On the other hand, I doubt Communist Antifa really cares much about black lives. Not their objective.