[Isaiah] Berlin's observation is accurate enough, and applies at home as well, and even more harshly for the reasons already mentioned: the apparatchiks and commissars could at least plead fear in extenuation.
Noam ChomskyThere's never been anything like the so-called Vietnam Syndrome: it's mostly a fabrication.
Noam ChomskyWe use the official definitions of terrorism. The definitions in the U.S. code, in British law, in U.S. Army manuals and so on. And if you use those definitions it follows instantly that the United States is the leading terrorist state in the world.
Noam ChomskyThe world was warned of extremely severe dangers unless urgent steps are taken to deal with global warming.
Noam Chomsky