The old-fashioned idea is that responsibility falls upon those who borrow and lend. Money was not borrowed by campesinos, assembly plant workers, or slum-dwellers. The mass of the population gained little from borrowing, indeed often suffered grievously from its effects.
Noam ChomskyTake Cuba. A very large majority of the U.S. population is in favor of establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba and has been for a long time with some fluctuations. And even part of the business world is in favor of it too. But the government won't allow it.
Noam ChomskyIt makes sense to work towards a better world, but it doesn't make any sense to have illusions about what the real world is.
Noam ChomskyThe United States is a violent military state. It's been involved in military action all over the place.
Noam Chomsky