What is Anarchy?

[Nihilist_santa]

Nah I know they exist but the US government changed the way which we get the amount of representatives we have so that there are fewer reps which is good for the lobbyist because that's fewer people to buy off.

You are pretending that lobbying only exist because it is legal.

[Nihilist_santa]

People are being conditioned to believe this system is what is wrong so that we will willingly dismantle it. Once that happens who knows what corrupt system will fill the power vacuum

[Hasbinbad]

Also it should be noted that I have not espoused any position so far in this thread.

[Hasbinbad]

Oh, except that Noam Chomsky is smart as fuck. That I stand behind.

[Daldolma]

Originally Posted by Hasbinbad [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Oh, except that Noam Chomsky is an impotent and masturbatory intellectual approaching senility. That I stand behind.

[Hasbinbad]

impotent i don't think i would disagree with, at least in the world as it stands..

masturbatory intellectual probably has a basis in a true reflection of your impression of what he chooses to talk about. he repeats what he has said before a LOT.

approaching senility is without a doubt, the man is ancient. but I saw him speak live at the paramount in oakland a couple weeks ago and the man appeared to me (somewhat trained in spotting demetia, alzheimers, etc.) to be sharp as a fucking tack. he worked the room like a true professional, didn't miss a beat, got rid of the people telling him he was over time with an equal measure of contempt and grace, and kept an entire auditorium rapt for 2 hours.

none of what you say in your passive aggressive quote of me in any way speaks to any real critique of the work the man has done, nor even a basic understanding of it.

[Nihilist_santa]

Originally Posted by Hasbinbad [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

impotent i don't think i would disagree with, at least in the world as it stands..

masturbatory intellectual probably has a basis in a true reflection of your impression of what he chooses to talk about. he repeats what he has said before a LOT.

approaching senility is without a doubt, the man is ancient. but I saw him speak live at the paramount in oakland a couple weeks ago and the man appeared to me (somewhat trained in spotting demetia, alzheimers, etc.) to be sharp as a fucking tack. he worked the room like a true professional, didn't miss a beat, got rid of the people telling him he was over time with an equal measure of contempt and grace, and kept an entire auditorium rapt for 2 hours.

none of what you say in your passive aggressive quote of me in any way speaks to any real critique of the work the man has done, nor even a basic understanding of it.

What works? He writes and lectures and pacifies the left like a good gatekeeper. I mean the only salient points the guy makes are in reference to wars and it doesn't take a genius to take the position he does. He fills peoples heads with an unattainable idea.

[Ephirith]

Originally Posted by Nihilist_santa [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

What works? He writes and lectures and pacifies the left like a good gatekeeper. I mean the only salient points the guy makes are in reference to wars and it doesn't take a genius to take the position he does. He fills peoples heads with an unattainable idea.

this is stupid

Originally Posted by Hasbinbad [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

First of all, I didn't say "his works," as in a list of literature, although he has quite an extensive bibliography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noam_Chomsky_bibliography

I said "the work the man has done," and by that I mean: all of his literary works; the immense amount of research he has done to acquire the background necessary to even think about things on his level, much less write those thoughts down in a manner that is somehow barely cohesive to the lay person; the debates he has participated in and speeches he has given; the self-examination it required to take his positions on Israel; the hundreds and thousands of newspapers, journals, and magazines he has digested; the courses he has taught; the departments he has chaired..

The list goes the fuck on. That dude accomplished more in any given month of his life than any ten people accomplish in their lifetime. How dare you question the work of Noam Chomsky? Disagree with him if you feel that is necessary, but do so specifically, and only after critical thinking. Only a great fool would speak with disdain about such a person.

And you accuse me of the shallow critique? LAUGHING MY FUCKING ASS OFF BRO

this is correct

[Hasbinbad]

Originally Posted by Hasbinbad [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

the work the man has done

First of all, I didn't say "his works," as in a list of literature, although he has quite an extensive bibliography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noam_Chomsky_bibliography

I said "the work the man has done," and by that I mean: all of his literary works; the immense amount of research he has done to acquire the background necessary to even think about things on his level, much less write those thoughts down in a manner that is somehow barely cohesive to the lay person; the debates he has participated in and speeches he has given; the self-examination it required to take his positions on Israel; the hundreds and thousands of newspapers, journals, and magazines he has digested; the courses he has taught; the departments he has chaired..

The list goes the fuck on. That dude accomplished more in any given month of his life than any ten people accomplish in their lifetime. How dare you question the work of Noam Chomsky? Disagree with him if you feel that is necessary, but do so specifically, and only after critical thinking. Only a great fool would speak with disdain about such a person.

And you accuse me of the shallow critique? LAUGHING MY FUCKING ASS OFF BRO

[Hasbinbad]

But I'm sure you thought you were being very clever when you did that, so I'll give credit where credit is due. Daldoma, it appears you worked very hard to craft a sick burn and I appreciate your attempt to enjoin us to believe your point of view. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]