I was probably unusually close to my parents, so I do what I can now to preserve the integrity of their memory. The Holocaust deserves to be remembered. Norman Finkelstein closedeserveholocaust Change image and share on social
Conversion and zealotry, just like revelation and apostasy, are flip sides of the same coin, the currency of a political culture having more in common with religion than rational discourse. Norman Finkelstein apostasycoincommon Change image and share on social
I'm politically on the left, no question about it. I oppose sweatshops, I oppose exploitation of labour in the third world. Norman Finkelstein exploitationlabourleave Change image and share on social
I was bashing Israel in the past because nobody else was exposing its true record. Many people are doing it now, so I switched hats from a critic of Israel to a diplomat who wants to resolve the conflict. I have not changed, but I think the spectrum has moved. Norman Finkelstein bashchangeconflict share on social
The Holocaust only emerged in American life after Israel's victory in the 1967 Six Day war against its Arab neighbours. Norman Finkelstein americanarabday Change image and share on social
I don't think it's a good thing to have Christian states, Muslim states, or any kind of ethnic states. Norman Finkelstein christianethnicgood Change image and share on social
Teaching is in my bones. I love to teach. Norman Finkelstein boneloveteach Change image and share on social
I'm not a good writer, and I don't care. Unfortunately, after I left college, I didn't have time much for literature. I wish I did. Most of the time I read documents, and that's not going to help your writing. But I'm a very logical writer, and you can't get out of me. Once I've nailed you, you're finished. Norman Finkelstein carecollegedocument share on social
People are motivated by the desires for privilege, for power, for profit. Those are not shocking revelations. Anyone who's had any experience in life knows these things. Norman Finkelstein desireexperiencelife Change image and share on social
I voted for Nader, and I have no doubts at all that it was the right thing to do because the Nader candidacy was extremely energising and a terrific phenomenon in American life, and I hope he continues. Norman Finkelstein americancandidacycontinue share on social