In the literal sense, there has been no relevant evolution since the trek from Africa. But there has been substantial progress towards higher standards of rights, justice and freedom - along with all too many illustrations of how remote is the goal of a decent society. Noam Chomsky africadecentevolution share on social
A large majority of Americans believe that the U.N., not the U.S., should take the lead in working with Iraqis to transfer authentic sovereignty as well as in economic reconstruction and maintaining civic order. Noam Chomsky americanauthenticcivic share on social
The first scholarly edition of Magna Carta was published by the eminent jurist William Blackstone. It was not an easy task. There was no good text available. Noam Chomsky blackstonecartaeasy Change image and share on social
The United States is a violent military state. It's been involved in military action all over the place. Noam Chomsky actioninvolvemilitary Change image and share on social
Armed attack has a definition in international law. It means sudden, overwhelming, instantaneous ongoing attack. Noam Chomsky armattackdefinition Change image and share on social
My speculation is that the U.S. does not want to establish the principle that it has to defer to some higher authority before carrying out the use of violence. Noam Chomsky authoritycarrydefer Change image and share on social
Free institutions certainly exist, but a tradition of passivity and conformism restricts their use - a cynic might say that this is why they continue to exist. Noam Chomsky conformismcontinuecynic Change image and share on social
The process of shaping opinion, attitudes, and perceptions was termed the 'engineering of consent' by one of the founders of the modern public relations industry, Edward Bernays. Noam Chomsky attitudebernaysconsent Change image and share on social
The prescription for endless war poses a far greater danger to Americans than perceived enemies do, for reasons the terrorist organisations understand very well. Noam Chomsky americandangerendless Change image and share on social
As a research tool, the internet is invaluable. Noam Chomsky internetinvaluableresearch Change image and share on social
