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Noam Chomsky dismantles NPC whataboutism
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Noam Chomsky, a renowned linguist, political dissident, and intellectual, has made a significant impact in many areas, including his activism for Palestine.
Chomsky has been a strong critic of U.S. foreign policy and the influence of corporations. His views on how Israel treats Palestinians are particularly notable. He has famously said that what Israel is doing in the Occupied Territories is "much worse than apartheid" in South Africa. Unlike the South African Nationalists, who relied on the black population as their workforce, Israel's approach to Palestinians is different—they want them either gone or imprisoned.
Chomsky's activism goes beyond just speaking out. He has participated in sit-ins and non-violent civil disobedience, and even refused to pay half of his taxes as a form of protest.
Not everyone agrees with Chomsky's views. His criticism of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, corporate power, and foreign policy has made him a controversial figure. Some of his opponents see his positions as extreme or anti-American.
During the Nixon era, Chomsky was arrested multiple times for his activism. He was even placed on President Nixon's list of political opponents.
Chomsky's ideas have influenced many prominent figures, including:
- **Steven Pinker**: Cognitive psychologist and linguist.
- **Edward Said**: Palestinian-American scholar and literary theorist.
- **Christopher Hitchens**: Journalist and author.
- **Norman Finkelstein**: Political scientist and critic of Israeli policy.
- **Arundhati Roy**: Indian author and activist.
- **Amy Goodman**: Journalist and host of Democracy Now!
- **Tanya Reinhart**: Linguist and political activist.
Chomsky's influence goes far beyond the field of linguistics; his activism and critical thinking have left a lasting impact on global discussions.
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Chomsky has been a strong critic of U.S. foreign policy and the influence of corporations. His views on how Israel treats Palestinians are particularly notable. He has famously said that what Israel is doing in the Occupied Territories is "much worse than apartheid" in South Africa. Unlike the South African Nationalists, who relied on the black population as their workforce, Israel's approach to Palestinians is different—they want them either gone or imprisoned.
Chomsky's activism goes beyond just speaking out. He has participated in sit-ins and non-violent civil disobedience, and even refused to pay half of his taxes as a form of protest.
Not everyone agrees with Chomsky's views. His criticism of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, corporate power, and foreign policy has made him a controversial figure. Some of his opponents see his positions as extreme or anti-American.
During the Nixon era, Chomsky was arrested multiple times for his activism. He was even placed on President Nixon's list of political opponents.
Chomsky's ideas have influenced many prominent figures, including:
- **Steven Pinker**: Cognitive psychologist and linguist.
- **Edward Said**: Palestinian-American scholar and literary theorist.
- **Christopher Hitchens**: Journalist and author.
- **Norman Finkelstein**: Political scientist and critic of Israeli policy.
- **Arundhati Roy**: Indian author and activist.
- **Amy Goodman**: Journalist and host of Democracy Now!
- **Tanya Reinhart**: Linguist and political activist.
Chomsky's influence goes far beyond the field of linguistics; his activism and critical thinking have left a lasting impact on global discussions.
#palestine #israel #usa #uk #canada #australia #politics #europe #news #piersmorgan #normanfinkelstein #mehdihasan #aljazeera #aljazeeraenglish
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