Howso? A lot of his work and speeches pre-turning 70 seem to focus on how the US (and the west more generally) has no justification for any of its wars and criticising its other forms of imperialism.

[–] SnakeEyes@hexbear.net 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

A lot of Chomsky's interviews or the ones I've seen deal with how freedom of speech is above everything, how violently opposing war is irresponsible, how the best way is to talk it out and put the responsible ghouls in charge.

He demeans the violent demonstration against the invasion of Vietnam.

It's the same with reformists that try to redirect the anger and indignation into impotent ballots

He can proclaim be against war but if he bashes those who oppose it through any kind of disruption, I will still call him someone that perpetuates the empire

Edit: it's early in the morning and I'm rambling so I'll probably elaborate latter during the day

[–] Soot@hexbear.net 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

EDIT: Not actually interested in defending him on re-think. My whole point is just that he's scatterbrained and not the same thought figure he was.