Why did the people think [Vietnam war] was fundamentally wrong and immoral? The guys who ran the polls, John E. Rielly, a professor at the University of Chicago, a liberal professor, he said what that means is that people thought too many Americans had being killed. Another possibility is they didn't like the fact that we were carrying out the worst crime since the Second World War. But that's so inconceivable that wasn't even offered as a possible reason.
Noam ChomskyLanguage is a weapon of politicians, but language is a weapon in much of human affairs.
Noam ChomskyA large part of the left is pro-Assad. In those circles, you can't criticize Assad, but you know he's a monstrous war criminal. And anyone who criticizes Assad is joining the US imperialists. That's just ludicrous.
Noam ChomskyThe British had an even stronger [then America] business interest in Nazi Germany. And Benito Mussolini was greatly admired.
Noam ChomskyThere are many cases around the world in which the presence of UN peace-keeping forces has had a somewhat beneficial effect.
Noam Chomsky