Noam Chomsky Noam Chomsky Endorses Obama
By Ben Cohen
Noam Chomsky has long been a critic of the false choice presented to
voters, maintaining that the two parties are essentially the same. But
in Chomsky’s opinion, John McCain represents such an extreme vision for
America that he is coming out for Barack Obama.
"I would suggest not voting for McCain which means voting for Obama" Chomsky told The Real News. Chomsky believes that a continuation of Bush style policies would have a significant impact on the public, and although both candidates are well to the right of the population in terms of actual policy ‘There is nothing wrong with picking the lesser of two evils".
By Ben Cohen
Noam Chomsky has long been a critic of the false choice presented to
voters, maintaining that the two parties are essentially the same. But
in Chomsky’s opinion, John McCain represents such an extreme vision for
America that he is coming out for Barack Obama.
"I would suggest not voting for McCain which means voting for Obama" Chomsky told The Real News. Chomsky believes that a continuation of Bush style policies would have a significant impact on the public, and although both candidates are well to the right of the population in terms of actual policy ‘There is nothing wrong with picking the lesser of two evils".
i think that is a stretch to say he supports obama.
“When I was driving home the other day and listening to NPR – my masochist streak – they happened to have a long segment on Barack Obama. It was very favorable, really enthusiastic. Here is a new star rising in the political firmament. I was listening to see if the report would say anything about his position on issues – any issue. Nothing. It was just about his image. I think they may have had a couple words about him being in favor of doing something about the climate. What are his positions? It doesn’t matter. You read his articles. It’s the same. He gives hope. He looks right into your eyes when you talk to him. That’s what’s considered significant. Not ‘Should we control our own resources? Should we nationalize our resources? Should we have water for people? Should we have health care systems? Should we stop carrying out aggression?’ No. That’s not mentioned. Because our electoral system, our political system, has been driven to such a low level that issues are completely marginalized. You’re not supposed to know the information about the candidates.”
Chomsky, What We Say Goes
No, Chomsky did NOT endorse Obama. He said in swing states to vote Obama “without illusions”. That is not endorsing. That is telling people the best strategy to deal with two candidates that are both evil.
Go on Youtube and search for a video titled “Noam Chomsky on Obama and his Candidate Selections”.