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Originally Posted by Lanny_MacDonald
Yes, and as you've pointed out, you're right on top of what he has written or said, based on your extensive skimming of an article and what ever FauxNews says about the guy. I'll take your word on what a great guy O'Reilly is, because you read him and hang on his every word. I'll take what you say about Chomsky with a massive grain of salt as you readily admit you haven't read anything he has written or listened to any of his speaking engagements. Chomsky is considered one of the greatest minds alive today, whether any of us wants to say otherwise. The guy has more degrees than a thermometer and lectures on too many subjects to list. He is recognized by his peers as being on a completely different level of thought and understanding. Read a couple of his books or watch a couple of the videos outlining his thoughts and comeback and give us a summation of his errors and ommissions.
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Can't you just deal with a guy has actually said and not put words in his mouth? I find that really frustrating.
"hang on his every word?" that's not even close to what I said. Unlike others in this string when it comes to Chomsky I came right out and said I only agree with roughly 60% of what O'Reilly has to say which is a far cry "from hanging on his every word".
Nowhere did I say I saw anything on Chomsky on Fox, and in fact I haven't. The man has a huge critics list on the web that is easy to find. It stretches many many pages. I read five of them and there is a real consistency in the guys short coming when it comes to his leanings.
Beyond that ... is he a Linguist? I could accumulate a pile of degrees too ... but if none of them actually fit the topic to which he writes I'm not sure you want to lean on his education.
I'm sure he's a sharp guy, never doubted that, but he has a serious axe to grind and for that I question is work on this subject.
Really my perogative isn't it?