In 1949, China declared independence - an event known in Western discourse as 'the loss of China' in the U.S. - with bitter recriminations and conflict over who was responsible for that loss. Noam Chomsky bitterchinaconflict Change image and share on social
Intellectuals are in a position to expose the lies of governments, to analyze actions according to their causes and motives and often hidden intentions. Noam Chomsky actionanalyzeexpose Change image and share on social
Perhaps the most striking assault on the foundations of traditional liberties is a little-known case brought to the Supreme Court by the Obama administration, Holder v. Humanitarian Law Project. Noam Chomsky administrationassaultbring Change image and share on social
The internet could be a very positive step towards education, organisation and participation in a meaningful society. Noam Chomsky educationinternetmeaningful Change image and share on social
If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all. Noam Chomsky despiseexpressionfreedom Change image and share on social
A very large majority of the U.S. population is in favor of establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba and has been for a long time with some fluctuations. And even part of the business world is in favor of it, too. But the government won't allow it. Noam Chomsky businesscubadiplomatic share on social
Dissident intellectuals aren't all beautiful. Noam Chomsky beautifuldissidentintellectual Change image and share on social
The Bible is one of the most genocidal books in history. Noam Chomsky biblebookgenocidal Change image and share on social
I admire Ralph Nader and Denis Kucinich very much, and insofar as they bring up issues and carry out an educational and organisational function - that's important, and fine, and I support it. Noam Chomsky admirebringcarry Change image and share on social
