Noam Chomsky

“Over the years, there have been a series of concepts developed to justify the use of force in international affairs for a long period. It was possible to justify it on the pretext, which usu...”

“The American escalation of the war in Laos provoked a response by the Communist forces, which now control more of Laos than ever before.”

“The Occupy movement did create spontaneously communities that taught people something: you can be in a supportive community of mutual aid and cooperation and develop your own health system a...”

“Some international law specialists compare the invasion of Iraq to the 'crimes against the peace' for which Nazi leaders were indicted at Nuremberg.”

“Haitian rice farmers are quite efficient, but they can't compete with U.S. agribusiness that relies on a huge government subsidy, thanks to Ronald Reagan's free market enthusiasms.”

“It's perfectly obvious that there is some genetic factor that distinguishes humans from other animals and that it is language-specific. The theory of that genetic component, whatever it turn...”

“There is no body of theory or significant body of relevant information, beyond the comprehension of the layman, which makes policy immune from criticism.”

“The Internet has compromised the quality of debate.”

“The internet could be a very positive step towards education, organisation and participation in a meaningful society.”

“Concentration of wealth yields concentration of political power. And concentration of political power gives rise to legislation that increases and accelerates the cycle.”

“Anti-Americanism is a pure totalitarian concept. The very notion is idiotic.”

“As for my own views, they've of course evolved over the years. This conception of 'renouncing beliefs' is very odd, as if we're in some kind of religious cult. I 'renounce beliefs' practical...”

“I don't know if I officially proofread my father's book, but I read it. I did get some conception of grammar in general from that.”

“It is a virtual reflex for governments to plead security concerns when they undertake any controversial action, often as a pretext for something else.”

“For many of the world's conflicts, it is difficult even to conjure up a feasible settlement.”

“The respected intellectuals are those who conform and serve power interests.”

“If you're in favour of any policy - reform, revolution, stability, regression, whatever - if you're at least minimally moral, it's because you think it's somehow good for people. And good fo...”

“The murder of Lumumba, in which the U.S. was involved, in the Congo destroyed Africa's major hope for development. Congo is now total horror story, for years.”

“Congressional Republicans are dismantling the limited environmental protections initiated by Richard Nixon, who would be something of a dangerous radical in today's political scene.”

“When General Allenby conquered Jerusalem during World War I, he was hailed in the American press as Richard the Lion-Hearted, who had at last won the Crusades and driven the pagans out of th...”