There are many interesting ideas in this world. This blog is dedicated to pursuing them wherever they go. Politics, philosophy, religion, environment, and anything else that captures imaginations and leads to healthy discussions. Never take the world for what it is, there's always a better way to do something.
A few weeks ago, Noam Chomsky’s article was posted In These Times. This isn’t the first time, or the last time time for matter, that I mention Chomsky. I think United States, and the world, need more people like him. He presents his ideas and viewpoints clearly and always bases them in facts and history. He does not resort to cleverly spun statements or rhetoric, and doesn’t try to scare or frighten people to his viewpoints, or at least thats how I feel listening to him.
Regardless of whether or not you agree with me on Chomsky, the fact remains that he presents our political world and American foreign policy in ways that are very, very different from others. While his speeches are always jammed packed, he unfortunately receives very little attention from the mainstream media. As a result, we are all unfortunately all missing out. And anyone who believes that media is liberal.. well then read Chomsky’s article, a transcript of which is below, and see for yourself just how liberal our media is, if they fail to report on the things that don’t escape Chomsky’s attention. I’ll leave it up to you to make your final decision on Noam Chomsky, however, I do recommend everyone at least exposes themselves to his work.
Although this blog is still very, very young, I’ve been trying to determine what would it be best for. While right now and for the foreseeable future it is just a platform for my opinions, hopefully one day it will transform into something more than that. Maybe one day it will help change the world. However, I don’t think that that’s something that can be accomplished without understanding the world, it’s delicate interactions, and just how much impact we play on others. Today I want to bring to attention just how many are being hurt by United States’ political and military strategy in Pakistan.
It is unfortunate that the American public is not exposed to more information about the humanitarian disaster that is occurring in Pakistan right now. Instead of giving air time to pundits who do nothing but sow division and hate among the population, we need a news outlet that provides just that.. NEWS. From around the world, preferably. According to an Saadia Tour, an assistant professor at Staten Island, who was interviewed by CollegeSocialistWorker.org, the recent offensive by the Pakistan military, with full support from the United States, is having a terrible impact on the civilian population. Close to 150,000 have been displaced already, and experts estimate that another 250,000 will be driven from their homes before it’s over.
