Noam Chomsky
Five Myths About Socialism, Part One
People hate America's big disparities in wealth. It's a reason why, among young people, socialism is as popular as capitalism. The Democratic Socialists of America want a country based on "freedom, equality and solidarity." That sure sounds good. But does socialism bring that? My new video debunks several myths about socialism. One reason for socialism's continued appeal is linguist Noam…
Spending as If There Is No Tomorrow
I am not in the habit of quoting leftist Noam Chomsky, but this line seems relevant when one considers our growing national debt: "When you trap people in a system of debt, they can't afford the time to think." Perhaps now is not the time in the middle of a pandemic, job losses and threats of even higher unemployment, to mention the national debt. Or, perhaps it is.
150+ Lefties Including Gloria Steinem Decry Cancel Culture
BLM and cancel culture aren’t as universally lauded on the left as we’d been led to believe. Via a letter written in Harper’s Magazine, many famous lefty authors, journalists and thinkers are decrying their side’s reckless lurch to insanity that has occurred over the last few months in the wake of the death of George Floyd.