Noam Chomsky, a famous linguist whose language theories are being overturned, has demonstrated that there are no limits to his crackpottery. He has now declared that "The Republican Party Has Become the Most Dangerous Organization in World History." Really? This is because the Republican Party will not take global cooling... er... global warming... er... climate change as seriously as he thinks it needs to be taken. Yes, that makes them more dangerous than the Soviets during the Cuban Missile Crisis. They are more dangerous than Nazis during WWII. Can you say 'hyperbole,' Noam?
Here is the interesting thing. Chomsky's work in his area of expertise is being undermined by evidence but EcoWatch thinks that his views on climate science - not his area of expertise - should be viewed as sacrosanct. If you are a mathematician whose equations don't add up, it would be foolish to take your views on English Literature as gospel.
Having read a couple of Chomsky's books and several articles, it is clear that he hates America. He has a gift for sounding utterly reasonable while saying unreasonable things. When asked about any event in modern history, it inevitably turns out to be America's fault.
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