My perception is that the author is very much against returning to a fixed money supply, such as a gold standard, and is terrified that Bitcoin might be the impetus to lead governments in that direction. He is trying to discredit Bitcoin in any way he can -- flawed logic, half-truths, hyperbole, slander, and innuendo.
Yes, I'd agree with this assessment. If anything, this is a hit piece, and a well constructed hit piece at that. The author clearly understands the threat that Bitcoin poses to current monetary system, and is purposefully smearing it. He uses any trick imaginable and stops at nothing to discredit Bitcoin and sway uninformed opinions against it.
It is no use arguing fine points with this guy - no intelligent discussion is possible and you cannot win. He understands what he is doing and won't change his position regardless of arguments.
We should be ready to see more hit pieces like this, written from a pure propaganda standpoint, once current "Bubble-bubble!" talk from uninformed journalist crowd gets old and dies out.