Noam Chomsky on Trump & the Crisis of American Democracy

[@carolr4871]

Just goes to show how sharp you can be in old age. Mr. Chomsky is 94! I was reading his works in grad school at Cornell 30 years ago.

[@LawrenceCarroll1234]

He doesn’t sound like he’s aged much at all! Still so clear and perceptive. I didn’t start reading him until about 1996. It blew my mind - so many things that had been gelling in my mind for years came together when I read him. It was like some sort of internal mental catalyst and explosion!

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

@@LawrenceCarroll1234 Same year for me!

[@LawrenceCarroll1234]

@@skiphoffenflaven8004 , 🥂😉😄

[@barryjohn6101]

At least trump didn't want to put the unvaccinated in camps like noam

[@johnhatchel9681]

And didn't mature out of it like everyone else,

[@dougstephens1979]

He is my Gandalf, I've been listening to and trusting him for decades

[@thomastepfer9861]

Metoo !

[@stevengill1736]

It's been such a privlege hearing you so often on KZbin lately Dr. Chomsky - thank you kindly for taking the time for clarification of the issues of the recent era.

[@johnmaisonneuve9057]

The explanation is so good and pertinent, and descriptive of our present condition, recent history etc, without elaborate gobbly theory. Always important to listen/watch.

[@bidmcms3]

He says a lot without saying anything insightful. His one core point about republican politicians just wanting to screw voters, he gives as evidence “regressive” tax cut and he’s just wrong. Tax cuts HELP anyone who pays taxes. Like me. If you’re a man child who lives off government programs and you never contribute taxes, then obviously a tax cut doesn’t affect you

[@lifeisagift.cherisheverymoment]

@@bidmcms3 "Man child" is the sole intelligent part of your comment.

[@bidmcms3]

@@lifeisagift.cherisheverymoment meaning what? You are among the >50% of American adults who pay zero federal income tax?

[@lifeisagift.cherisheverymoment]

@@bidmcms3 When I started earning a decent salary, the greater part of my salary went to Taxes. Think whatever you need to think. I don't live in delusions.

[@itcouldbelupus2842]

​​@@bidmcms3he's not wrong, you are. Republican tax cuts to the wealthy do not help you, they don't help anyone except the wealthy. He's 100% correct that the GOP wants to screw over normal people. Also, you know most billionaires and many millionaires pay zero in federal income tax?

[@rootboycooks]

" I voted for Republicans, that's inconceivable now" Amen.

[@lorenzomcnally6629]

MAGA BILL OF RIGHTS CONSTITUTION MAKE THE FEDERAL USA CORPORATION (1870, WASHINGTON DC) GOVERNMENT AFRAID DEMORATS RINOS

[@marcusatm]

Why is it inconceivable? If anything I'm more swayed to now with the demonic agendas and moral degradation...

[@RowdyLpx]

​@@lorenzomcnally6629You seem mentally competent enough to own an assault rifle and decide what my daughter can and can't do with her vagina.

[@dickveerman5544]

The two party system is failing hard..

[@Fresh4life]

Yes exactly.

[@ohpohp481]

A sad, sad day when this brilliant mind is gone. Thankfully his writings and speeches will live on.

[@jaybreese7416]

He inspired a million other brilliant minds to spread his message for generations to come.

[@elizabethblakley2876]

Thanks for having Noam on!

[@malonesinclaire9201]

As a Canadian nothing has scared me more than being neighbours of America.

[@yaakw]

Malone Sinclaire Canada’s complicit tolerance of First Nations’ lost, murdered women ain’t exactly a feather in your cap.

[@thereisnosanctuary6184]

We are a buffer for Mexico.

[@malonesinclaire9201]

@@yaakw l never said it was. But America is now on the verge of fascism. The gun violence is out of control. The guns used in largest mass shooting in Nova Scotia were illegally brought into the country from America. The same as illegal guns travel to Mexico.

[@terrymckenzie8786]

@@yaakwAbsolutely true. They are in the middle of a 500 billion bill for reprimands. And giving back millions of hectares of land. An admitted apology for past crimes. America has done the same to natives, including killing thousands and putting them in reserves. Also killing and robbing Mexicans stealing their land, and thrived off of Slavery for 400 years. Have there been any attempt to past these wrongs.

[@owlperchedsilo3745]

@malonesinclaire9201, move to Iran you whiney little communist.

[@liaisonsus]

Brilliant man who should be celebrated and embraced by everyone!

[@Davidf8L]

Thank you sir,again I get the opportunity to tell you I'm proud of your work

[@ks1517]

What Mr. Chomsky states is only one scenario - we, America, still have a chance to change that - please vote wisely.

[@daniel213141]

You have to give Americans a choice before they can choose wisely. Not much to choose from with a 2 party system.

[@treeman2660]

​@@daniel213141Choice? Do I want syphilis or do I want to settle for gonorrhea

[@TheWhoIsThat]

During Trump after the first tax season I remember being in the break room at work full of his supporters trying to make sense of why their tax returns were smaller. It came down to we got the money down throughout the year with all his great policies. That’s when I knew these people were ride or die for this guy.

[@stephenescamilla2129]

It's unfortunate Dr.Chomsky is never mentioned in the mainstream media. People like Chomsky speak the truth, something Americans are not used to.

[@ethanmorgan2554]

The truth is scary sometimes

[@salpauciello8607]

I think Medhi Hasan (MSNBC) had him on his show one. By the way, Medhi Hasan as of Jan 9, 2024 will no longer be with MSNBC. I'm not certain of the details, but I'm sure you can imagine.

[@MajorBorris]

Noam Chomsky is a great American.

[@unggrabb]

The US should look at Switzerland and its system of regular referendums before important proposals are implemented.

[@broslyons8045]

I always wished I had met Noam- ever since I heard him speak back in the 90's in Colorado- truly a national treasure for thought and wisdom-

[@thenakedsingularity]

This man's brain will be brilliant till his last breath.

[@lorenzomcnally6629]

He is a Marxist economics Sociopath. His MONOTONED hushed speech is a classic Passive Aggressive Sociopath giveaway.

[@NealeMcconnell-cy2nr]

From the distant observation of Australia Chomsky is still a leading light in the struggle of mankind emacipation from greed, manipulation and outright deceit,by the conservative fraternity

[@mikearchibald744]

It goes back WAY longer than the seventies. The founding fathers specifically dismissed the idea of 'democracy'. They basically took the Roman idea of a Republic, and added some of the first nations policies of confederacy. But you just read their letters and documents, specifically the charter. THere is only liberty FROM government, there is NO liberty TO partake in government in any meaningful and democratic way. At least there is an option, about half the US states looked at the swiss model and then brought in Citizens Initiatives to make state laws and hold the House responsible. Mike Gravel was the last presidential candidate to talk about that. But by now the voting population is basically the partisan system, and with the first past the post system there is virtually NO way to even get dissident voices anywhere near government.

[@lorenzomcnally6629]

The largest corporation in the world is the USA FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. Incorporated in 1870, the City State of Washington DC There first order of business ROTHCHILDS LOANS for the he Federal government SPENDING/DEBT borrowed against FUTURE TAXES. " Socialize the debt/ stealing, privatized profits, Socialize Debt LOSSES" middle class Debt slavery. "All governments steal from their Citizens" Lord Byron 1805

[@screenarts]

Keep on keeping on it!

[@fazbell]

Trump is what you get when you have nothing else.

[@chrisolds]

The folks that are actually in charge...are laughing their asses off about that clown.

[@williamfrazier4797]

Add the A I algorithms effecting social media and we all face dangerous times ahead.

[@mrtunapie6653]

I wonder when did Noam stop buying razors 😂😂

[@randygeyer7673]

On a dime it’s time to dismiss current government and reinvent it. The dismissal will likely need to be quick.

[@AntonioPeralesdelHierro]

@randygeyer7673 Maybe meth freaks, or their violent political equivalent noisily and threateningly waiting in the wings, after their foolish January 6 debacle and arrests, numbering several thousand, would adequately satisfy your desire for "rapidity" on this issue. It's called regime change, perhaps you've heard of it. Here's your change on that dime.

[@monsterpig3270]

The most recent dramedy with the McCarthy vote is an example of the GOP going off the rails.

[@chrisolds]

Frank Zappa: " Politics is the Entertainment Division of the Industrial War Complex." :)

[@barbaratruitt9484]

Sounds like we are all just screwed. I’m gonna crawl into a cave and spend what’s left of my life in meditation

[@aaronjennings8385]

Nice job.

[@jamesruscheinski8602]

more democracy if House of Representatives in charge of domestic policy instead of supreme court; and would be more of a republic if Senate runs foreign policy rather than president

[@user-by7jv6qd7x]

what are you talking about? A US Senate made of billionaires only who enjoy meeting each other on weekends on golf courses? Democracy must be too vague an idea for you to match with the real political set you live in: a hierarchical structure ruled by money, secured by priviledges, protected by an all mighty intelligence and military core, which operates with an agenda of its beyond any factual control, not even by the government in charge the congress or president. All that about ensuring the country goes on justifying the discrimination which exist within it, for the greater benefit of a minority over the whole

[@rayunseitig6367]

Too much democracy is not really a good thing. Just don't do drugs.

[@christopherblaze9992]

Trump 2024

[@icascone]

I never heard it being so clear!!

[@user-uv3yc5bn7o]

Chump-sky says: "Women and Minorities, HARDEST HIT !"

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

I am hearing that the identity politics in which we are immersed today began within the Republican party in the 70s, not within the Democrat party in the 2000s.

[@ShellshockDM187]

Liberal Republicans probably.

[@lorenzomcnally6629]

" Identity politics? " They were the original RINOS from the 1970's in the Republican party. They were old south Democrats that went feral after the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's. They became Republicans, NOT, Abe " Massa" Lincoln Republicans.

[@laurencebell963]

Both sides corrupt, but they appeal to the polarity of what society is, secular vs religious

[@sirrom5155]

he echoes a lot of the re*()@@d *(@ I believe, which makes him a genius....

[@EdwinKimbo-jc7ve]

Redistribution of wealth the opposite

[@MarcusConte]

lost in the woods

[@jasont9045]

This man has forgotten more than most of us will ever know.

[@enzos6743]

The Left Wing And the Right Wing Both Belong to The Same Bird

[@nyworker]

Democracy is important but it can only work to a certain point. Can you show me how any human civilization can exist without some level autocracy in order for laws to be effective?

[@thehealthychefri]

Madison didn't want democracy! He was very clear!

[@ohpohp481]

Only because the human race refuses to advance

[@mikearchibald744]

In an ACTUAL democracy the autocracy is the people. For a simple example, lets go to the state of Maine right now. They are having a citzens initiative referendum on the 'right to repair'. If passed, that would force manufacturers selling in the state to provide information and parts. IF it passes, that becomes law. Thats 'autocratic' meaning its a decision to be made law. At a state next door where they DON"T have Citizens Inititiatives that 'autocracy' comes from a house of legislators, who maybe get money from corporations and no way in hell do that want that law. In Switzerland at EVERY level of government, including the federal, they have Citizens initiatives which lets people FORCE a referendum with signatures. Finland brought it to the federal level ten years ago. Thats not exactly 'democracy', but a hell of a lot closer than not, and nobody seems to have any complaints about it. Autocracy is the VERY opposite of 'democracy'. Why in gods name people would want what some rich white guy wanted centuries ago is a mystery to me.

[@metrobyt8540]

American "democracy"?...What "democracy'? 🤣🤣🤣

[@2Goiz_1ShanDA]

No comment 😊

[@mck1972]

Chomsky brilliantly deludes his misguided fans into believing that he should be taken seriously outside Linguisitcs! 😀😀😀

[@DjWellDressedMan]

Growing up in the USA Noam Chomsky saved my life by explaining in fine detail how the USA is more Corporation than Country. Example: In 2023 the USA still does have a Public, Single-Payer Healthcare that much poorer countries have had since the 1960's. Thankfully I had the choice to move and back in the 1990's I made that choice and all well before the MAGA Clowns.

[@lightofchicagoproductionz9012]

This niggad low key like Im Gandolf Chomksy ... dats his Fantasy, some people are gangbangers ,some people tough guys , but chomsky likes lord of the rings o bet you ... and hes like Whatever Gandolf is on ... the order or wise old dudes 😂

[@levlevin182]

Why are humans in a race? Is a race natural to just being?😆

[@TC-eo5eb]

Noam Chomsky, Denounces capitalism. Charges $30,000 to talk about it.

[@graemewatling9719]

And your point is ? only capitalists get paid for their work and every one else does it for free

[@salpauciello8607]

Noam Chomsky puts the class war and the culture war into stark and understandable perspective. Much blame is on the right-wing Republicans, but he doesn't spare some of the Democrats either.

[@user-xu4mw1yk5c]

TDS

[@wandabanks6756]

He just described the Democrat party perfectly and claims is the Republicans fault. SMH

[@anacom4238]

American conservatives, you're embarrassing. Give up.

[@garozelle]

You are both brilliant and enlightening. Please cut the hair, shave the beard, and present as a serious cultural leader. The ascetic monk routine went out with the 60’s.

[@redscunthorpe5501]

Talk about money for nothing for a very long time......

[@drewsbenmad]

I hope he lives long enough to see Trumps triumphant speech 😂. I bet it’s going to be great for America and not so great for everyone else!

[@Apogee02UK]

"I bet it’s going to be great for America and not so great for everyone else!" This comment clearly shows how little you know about America as a country.

[@thomassaehler9038]

Noam needs a shave and a haircut...goodness gracious, 😮

[@zetristan4525]

Or a Phrygian cap for the ol' gnomes at home 🧙🏻‍♂️

[@stevemuldoon9451]

Chomsky chronicles the decline and fall of the American empire. Sorry to see him aging, but he's still brilliant.

[@canadianmob590]

CLOWN

[@tomlehr861]

Heard norm was at epstein island

[@henochparks]

I don't listen to pedophiles....

[@markmccarroll6652]

Norm had 1st class pass to Ebstein's Pedophile Island...

[@82wethepeople]

so they both suck?

[@morganptah3266]

🤮

[@jimmysanders4813]

chomsky is a rambling mess.

[@brentbb0]

Only to the mess that is your mind

[@Dmitriy-qu6hv]

I am pretty sure Noam would do great in Soviet Union, same bullshit

[@derekshaw8050]

Jesus I subscribed because this is a defence think tank. What is this crap?

[@MajorBorris]

Defense of democracy? You do realize that Noam Chomsky has been considered the smartest man in America for decades?

[@rcchristian2]

Noam Chomsky has literally been attacked by the media, politicians and ostracized for most of his life... He speaks out about all countries and corruption and he specifically gets in trouble when he speaks out about the USA, which many think he is against the USA... but he's only against corruption. He's a proponent for the little guy against corporations and politicians.

[@cabinboy296]

In America we spell defense with an S.

[@chrisolds]

Yeah I know... having trouble comprehending the complex issue of our last president, and how badly that fucker imperilled our democracy?

[@heressomestuffifound]

I’d expect Chomsky to be happy to see Trump retake the presidency as Trump would be likely to stop funding Ukraine, promote American isolationism (a good thing apparently since global trade and politics means some businessmen and military manufacturers might make some money 😮) and let Putin have his way with Eastern Europe. 🤡

[@angelorinaldi9775]

That's cause you never heard him talk about Trump then. He's always been adamant about the GOP (especially under Trump) being the most dangerous organization in the world.

[@arthurmonay3156]

Noam , it's time for you to go home. Trump 2024. Thank God !

[@zenpuppy6025]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 nope

[@unggrabb]

Let us all hope that the orange turd gets jailed. No one wants facism in the US

[@ARRAM57]

The truth is hard to bear Arthur we know....

[@youtubecensors5419]

This is the guy that just last year spluttered on that we needed to throw people into internment camps and starve them if they didn't toe a political line. Sickening.

[@philosphorus]

Where did he say this?

[@juliancochran]

Can you provide the source? It seems like your have badly misinterpret something.

[@soma7891]

He has more brain in his ass than you in the head

[@youtubecensors5419]

@@juliancochran I linked it in the other reply. Just because you respect someone's decades of work doesn't mean they can't say something horrible. We also have to admit that once someone is elderly, nearly dead, affluent and successful, they begin to prioritize doing anything they can, including sacrificing other's liberties, for their own safety, to preserve that last year of life. Of course now we know all the "science" behind his assertions are rubbish, but even had they been true, he does a 180 on Chomsky as a middle aged man. No one's perfect.

[@philosphorus]

@@youtubecensors5419 which link?

[@mandoz5441]

"Inconceivable to vote GOT now"

[@atlas108]

Santa?

[@josephsaulters7024]

It’s hilarious that he only trashes the republicans and not democrats. Doesn’t he know that they’re a uniparty? They’re both exactly the same, they just appear different on the outside because of the cultural differences.

[@dwiii1635]

They are in no way exactly the same nowadays. And, he's trashed Democrats for years. Have you not watched or read any of his material going back to the 60's? He criticizes Republicans more now because of how unhinged they've become.

[@mikearchibald744]

He says from the outset that they are two corporate parties. He's also said that the democrats are what the republicans USED to be, and that the republicans are just crazy. When you only have republican and crazy, not a suprise which he'd choose.

[@unggrabb]

No, GOP wan't to go full facism, the other one wants a vibrant democracy

[@EdwinKimbo-jc7ve]

Redistribution of wealth the opposite 😢top heavy 🪨

[@SK-le1gm]

BOOST THIS PIECE OF EXCREMENT TO THE NEXT LEVEL. HE CAN HAVE ALLLLLL THE BOOSTERS RIGHT NOW

[@djignatin4043]

TIT MOUSE.

[@AlexHristo]

Conspiracy theorist GTFO

[@jonm7888]

It's how vaccines work. It's not different than not letting kids into schools without vaccines for things like polio.

[@francisheperi4180]

@@jonm7888 These vaccines have not been fully tested and therefore not reliable yet, unlike the vaccines for polio. This is the difference.