Noam Chomsky Discusses How Activists & Progressives Should Approach The 2012 Election

[matthewf]

[limpyhobbler]

1. that was cool thanks for posting that. nt

[proverbialwisdom]

9. RECOMMENDED.

Quick summary.

Elect President Obama; remain engaged and mobilized ("keep working to try to change society and consciousness and the culture so we're not stuck with two options both to the right of where the population is&quot ; Occupy was a "spectacular achievement," "this one tactic (Occupy) was remarkably effective for something which by its nature could only last for a couple of months."

Discusses civil rights movement, MLK ("all of that rarely gets discussed&quot , partial successes of social movements. Compares social activism to mountain climbing.

More.

[philly_bob]

2. Quick summary

In swing states, vote for Obama.

In non-swing states, vote for Green Party's Jill Stein.

[Gregorian]

3. And a weapons-free zone in the Middle East.

I think that may be the most important thing I take away from Chomsky talks. That, and his statement that both parties are well to the right of the majority of the population.

Another war would be a carbon footprint, among other things, that we just cannot tolerate.

[tama]

4. And most importantly

don't give that question more than 10 minutes of your life.

[msanthrope]

6. Why are you advocating for a third party? nt

[tama]

7. Is there some way

I can help you?

[msanthrope]

8. Yes. Tell us why you think voting for Jill Stein is a viable option. nt

[limpyhobbler]

10. How about in a safe state like Massachusetts? That's what Chomsky has said for decades.

[msanthrope]

13. Read the TOS and tell me if there is a "Chomsky said so" exception. nt

[limpyhobbler]

16. Did you watch the video?

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There is zero chance that by Chomsky voting for Jill Stein that Massachusetts electoral votes could go to Romney. Obama has it locked up.

Did you watch the video? He said if he were in a contested state he would vote for Obama.

[msanthrope]

17. "Never permitted on Democratic Underground" is not the Chomsky Exception.

Should the site admin or Chomsky prevail in this?

[limpyhobbler]

19. If it bothers you maybe send a jury alert. Make sure to check the TOS violation box.

If you check the TOS box that should get it to the admins.

You could also try pointing it out in Meta to see if anybody else cares about it.

Maybe we can start a new anti-Chomsky meme.
We can make posts like "Chomsky is an ass-hat! nt."

Personally I am not bothered by this video at all. I would think Pres. Obama should be happy to receive this kind of virtual support, which is really what it is. He said vote for Obama in contested states to keep Romney out.

[msanthrope]

20. Oh, I seldom alert because I think if you give posters enough rope, they do the job for you.

It's always interesting to see who supports the Democratic nominee.

[tama]

15. How would

feeding your delusions and anger help you?

[msanthrope]

5. Why are you advocating for a third party? nt

[limpyhobbler]

11. Chomsky votes in Massachusetts. Obama has that state locked up. nt

[msanthrope]

12. Doesn't matter. It's still advocating for the Greens. nt

[limpyhobbler]

14. Cool lets ban all Chomsky videos from DU. nt

[msanthrope]

18. Why? Does he advocate for Greens in all of them? nt

[xiamiam]

21. love Noam Chomsky. and the way he tells a story and teaches within the story

He's been there..done that.. he is a responsible elder now and weaves the story of America, our struggle, and history. I sometimes tire of the monotone but there is so much in every thought, I hang on and listen.