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Originally Posted by calculoso
Why should Chomsky get so much credit for his views if they are based solely on academia?
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That's a fair question. I guess he gets so much credut because he is willing to challenge the system and speak to its flaws elloquently. He also demands that all stakeholders have their say in matters. That's a pretty solid approach. If he were out on the fringe I don't think he would get the attention he does. I think what he says resonates with so many people that it makes his comments worth listening to. I have yet to sit down with someone and listen to one of his lectures and have them come away thinking the guy has a lot on the ball and has some good ideas, no matter their political affiliation. Chomsky makes common sense arguments and supports them with academic research. That's a helluva lot better than most people we deal with in the world to day.