Obama has succeeded in descending even below George W. Bush in approval in the Arab world. It's minuscule, few percent. Noam Chomsky approvalarabbush Change image and share on social
Undoubtedly, the U.S. harbors leading international terrorists, people described by the F.B.I. and the Justice Department as leading terrorists, like Orlando Bosch, now Posada Carriles, not to speak of those who actually implement state terrorism. Noam Chomsky boschcarrilesdepartment share on social
Rendition is just sending people abroad to be tortured. Noam Chomsky abroadpeoplerendition Change image and share on social
If you do a Google search, you will probably read a lot of stuff about how I am someone who wants to kill all the Jews and hates the United States. Noam Chomsky googlehatejew Change image and share on social
The West Bank is essentially imprisoned. Noam Chomsky bankessentiallyimprison Change image and share on social
If you destroyed half the pharmaceutical production in the United States, we'd think it's a pretty serious problem. In fact, we'd probably go to war. Noam Chomsky destroyfacthalf 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
To some degree it matters who's in office, but it matters more how much pressure they're under from the public. Noam Chomsky degreematteroffice Change image and share on social
Suppose I criticise Iran. What impact does that have? The only impact it has is in fortifying those who want to carry out policies I don't agree with, like bombing. Noam Chomsky agreebombcarry Change image and share on social
When you look at a corporation, just like when you look at a slave owner, you want to distinguish between the institution and the individual. So slavery, for example, or other forms of tyranny, are inherently monstrous. The individuals participating in them may be the nicest guys you can imagine. Noam Chomsky corporationdistinguishform share on social