Is China Really a Threat? Noam Chomsky Slams Biden For Increasingly Provocative Actions in Region
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- Опубліковано 22 лис 2021
- We feature an excerpt from our recent interview with world-renowned scholar and political dissident Noam Chomsky about how the Biden administration is continuing a reckless foreign policy, despite taking a softer tone than the Trump administration. “The trajectory is not optimistic,” Chomsky says. “The worst case is the increasing provocative actions towards China. That’s very dangerous.” Chomsky will join us on our 25th anniversary online celebration on the evening of December 7.
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'The general population doesn't know what's happening, and it doesn't even know that it doesn't know' ~ 🏅Noam Chomsky 🙏🌍
That is the exact analysis of the whole situation. So unfortunate that people a in such a deep sleep.
@@umawilliam6696
-- why the billionaire class like us desperately poor if not stupid. it takes time and study to find these things out, esp. to figure out what's true or not
...and don't care enough to know....
@@aliciaczechowski3281 How do you describe it, comfortably numb.
unknown unknowns, or unknown knowns?
Good old Noam, really puts things in the true perspective.
I’m an American, and the only military that I’m scared may one day occupy my town is the US military.
Which part of america? Because America compound with 37 countries. North america compound with 3 countries Mexico, United states, and Canda. So my question which part of america you said?
@@edwardtro8734 : Clearly, he meant red and blue states. They are all in a state of chaos. Soon, citizens will be running around carrying their semiautomatics in the name of self defense. . . real wild, wild west!
@@elliekwong3180 Not so Ellie. People live in villages, communities, neighborhoods, etc. People everywhere in the world need to be self sufficient in our local areas. Governments will eventually fail, and all we will have is each other. Peace and love.
While working under the order of the Chinese you mean. Cause that's the only way that's going to happen in your town. Could also so happen in war times fight China, to maintain order in scary nuclear situations
Straight up.
Take care Mr Noam!
Wish you longevity, happiness and good health!
@John Picardo09z
I bet u don't know where is Taiwan on the map. 😂
@@user-nq2sw6sg8q 😂👍
@@user-nq2sw6sg8q dude this is exactly the same comment i posted, on the very same topic. LOL! what a coincidence
@@angelbythewings 🤣
Free Tibet
The US can not tolerate any state that will not be intimidated - agreed
Really? Then why is both Trump admin AND Biden admin pro-Russia?
@@Nah_Bohdi the individual can be pro anything the state can have its own mind, and Trump was more of a Putanite, while Biden according to your sources is after Ukrainian resources
@@Nah_Bohdi : Both Trump and Biden are not pro-Russia. Otherwise, they would have lift sanction against Russia. For that reason, Russia had no choice but join China as some people had warned both administrations. With China and Russia joining forces, they become the force to be reckoned with. As always, America made dumb decisions. America is checker player, but China is a chess player. . . that's the difference between the two.
Well said....
I used to think he was too far left - but the more I learned, from all sources, not just him, the more I realized that he's far more accurate, logical and informed than anyone I've ever heard before or since.
Yes, but unfortunately he's so "America bad" that he's taking jabs at the U.S. for trying to deter Russia from invading Ukraine by lining our troops near them.
@@perrycummins2717
oh what trash. take your sabre-rattling and "america bad" whining over to newsmax
@@schmoborama where was the sabre rattling in his statement?
@@michaelmoore1637
" lining our troops near them"
If you don't know what sabre-rattling is, then that should have been your question.
@@schmoborama we all know what sabre rattling means. I said that there was no apparent sabre rattling in the original comment.
A threat to USA means anyone who dares not following the American order and welcome their intimidations.
Why? The US government protects itself from harm and destruction. You don't have to follow its order, just don't become a threat by expanding your territory, fishing and destroying other nation's sovereign waters, or building up your military beyond parity with the rest of the world. Trade can be a weapon when using unfair trade practices also. Oh, and most nations are guilty at some time in history. Not just China or USA. We have plenty of room for improvement in the world.
Given the effects of American hegemony over South Korea, Japan, southeast Asia, Morocco and Western Europe for the last 70 years, I, for one, welcome American orders.
@@parrisatkins8776 yes indeed, we do have plenty of room for improvement and u.s had plenty of times for the last 70 years to improve those developing countries such as latin america to africa. What did u.s brought to those people? Literally nothing just bluff and more broken promise and that doesnt just go for the u.s, the west in general including europeans.
@@parrisatkins8776 btw the u.s aint protecting itself are you blind, its always been projecting harms on to others.
@@user-rw3hk9yo5h Because the US is a democracy, you can say whatsoever you believe, and not go to jail. It is not perfect, but we are blessed by a higher power. The revolution was won, in part, because a hurricane blew the English Navy into oblivion. We are allied with Israel, the chosen nation of God. We will be restored according to the will of The Most High. Be afraid, be very afraid! 😊
We’re doomed to dying in our own filth. Human greed will never let us work collectively to save humanity.
Psychopaths actually have lower IQ's, on average. Knowledge is power and that means non-psychopathy is where change lies, or rather environmental stability.
Indeed. It was good while it lasted.
The hell with saving humanity, how about saving the planet?
Thank God!
I am so grateful for the wisdom you have given the world THANK YOU
Finally a sane and honest analysis of this situation.
@John Picardo09z
Where do you think President of the USA sit?
@John Picardo09z What a fool you are ! The erudite Professor Emeritus has produced a body of work (150+ books) that would make your head spin. If that doesn't impress, just match his lucid longevity -- Happy 93rd Birthday for Tuesday 7th Dec. 🎉 He's a national treasure !
It's better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to share your callow 1st impressions and remove all doubt. 🐸
@John Picardo09z
🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
Legend has it:
"Never Argue with Stupid people"
Mark Twain wrote that one for you!
As we found with appeasement at Munich in '38, and there are many other examples, diplomacy cannot work unless it's back up by force.
@@08jag81
Yes. Why don’t you read up Japans invasion of Manchuria in 1931. Marco Polo Bridge incident that Japan invaded Peking and Shanghai in 1937? What did the West do? Nothing until Dec7, 1941. China has learned that West don’t give a damn about China. Only reason that Americans were involved was the dope dealing by Warren Roosevelt and Russell family of the Bone and Skull society of Yale.
Very accurately said. Any country is considered a threat to the US if that country cannot be subjugated by the US.
And the same is true of other countries, so pick socialist countries that result in tyrannical dictatorships or capitalist countries that result in freedom. He picked tyranny a long time ago.
Capitalist countries that result in freedom, or socialist countries that result in tyrrany? Im sorry, this is a false dichotomy, or just utter libertarian horseshit.
@@MrBreeze66 funny but nowadays "socialist" coutries have more freedom and less censorship than "capitalist".
Have you lived in China?. I did for 12 years as a finance prof. and until Xi Jinping Chuna and the USA were doing great and clearly allied against Russia. Since you used the word Tyrant, I promise it is all about Xi Jinping screwing things up. The previous guy , Hu Jin Tao had good relations with India Japan, US, and most countries. He was working with Taiwan very diplomatically . He mad them visit Beijing 4 times gave them the red carpet treatment, literally. I think Hu was more normal than Xi. . I was there form 1999-2012 dan came home for personal obligations. I like the Chinese people and the culture and you probably find that interesting also. America is not democratic but certainly more so than China. I hope you are doing well today. I am very disappointed in how Xi has hurt China and other nations. Xi and Putin are very insecure and we know them makes them dangerous. They both have aggressive personalities. Take care.
@@newaddress456 you lived there for 12 years and that make you an expert? I'm a Chinese. All I know is China is progressing so fast that the US is doing all they can to slow us down or stop us or at least trying to dictate us to a certain extend. Throwing all sort of ridiculous and baseless accusations. Tell me that ain't true.
It breaks my heart, I remember when I was 12 years I used to watch Naom Chomsky back in Syria. It saddens me to see someone like him getting old. I am in tears.
Don't be sad. Celebrate that we have had him so long and may yet have him for some time.
I feel the same way. Chomsky is a gift. He is an instrument of the truth. I don't want him to pass away.
So true and I hope some people will rise above and carry on with his legacy and his great work.
His legacy will continue beyond his image and age.
I hope he keeps spreading the truth for many decades to come.
The US won't ever play second fiddle; they would rather destroy the earth!
I would not give them so much credit. They are expressing very simple, animalistic tendencies and rituals. Its just the legacy of thousands of years of competition for resources. In real-time you can see the current catastrophe of climate change and denial. You can imagine the thinking of US military planners. Because they use technology and robotics in war, the tech advanced countries such as Iran, Russia and China are most feared. No matter how poor and hungry your nation is, it will only be feared if it becomes wealthy and adversarial. Again these are idiotic ways to plan for the future but it is legacy and current paradigm.
They have been doing it all these decades to 'maintain the supremacy of the US government', quote of former CIA offical. The fact, USA executed sanction program that killed 500,000 Iraqi children and then lied the whole world only to take down Saddam, left hundreds of thousands civilians caualty and millions dislocated, thanks Sir to bring up the decades masccare of Palestinian. If these aren't enough to demonstrate the world who is the threat to humanity, then I lost translation of humanity. The world desperately need a second power to balance the dictatorship that often use the controlled medias to accuse their counterpart to be one. Big note to take, the old Chinese empire and New PRC managed to flourish without invading neighbours or other continents, PRC became world 2nd economy without a single shot fired beyond its border in context of invasion, ALBERT we all knew how Britain & USA obtain their wealth!!!
And ill help! F*** you people
And, should the US ever play second fiddle, just who do you feel would be playing first fiddle? China. Explain why that's a good thing.
The whole world from Alaska to Mexico
He is slowly evolving into Gandalf
I am pretty sure the Chinese are happy about the fact that people don't think they have modern submarines
Sun Tzu In the Art of War advised on never showing strength for the sake of it.
@@baruasafi5880 sssssshhheee lets them be smart stupid.
Noam Chomsky, I have no words to tell how much I like this true human being.
same.
Human being is a stretch.
I was also duped. Just another academic gate keeper
Well, guys, you got the points! Noam is a living library, with feet on the ground, one thing is to be ignorant and the other mediocre.
Just reminding you he denied the Bosnian genocide and labeled the British and American retaliation to said genocide as a conspiracy to destroy the last socialist state, even though it was done to prevent Serbia from then genocide Kosovo. He is a pathetic excuse of an "activist" and is a disgusting human being
The more I learn about America .... the less I like it's Government ......
You the ultimate of trust, thank you for your contribution to society. You will always be my mentor . Education from you was beyond anything. Saved my life.
I love listening to Noam Chomsky. We need more intellectual voices speaking out in the USA.
You really do, over here he is barely dissident
@@Barefoot_Joe Where is "over here"?
Unfortunately, US has degraded to physical violence , shouting and sheer lack of intellectual thought. Intellectual voices aren't going to make any difference, I'm afraid.
@@luperamos7307 Likely Europe where they don't have "armed citizens" on every corner.
@@carolmiller5713 Yes, the voices of ignorance are much louder than the soft spoken voices of intellectuals like Noam Chomsky. Empty vessels make the loudest noise!
The world knows that the US spends more on military than the next 10 major spenders. Some say if you add the black operations, the amount becomes twice the reported budget. There are $trillions missing from past spending. 1000 Auditors gave up because they could not make any sense of where the money has gone in the past. All of this is documented.
In addition, Reagan kept NATO while USSR dissolved the Warsaw Pact after the accord with Gorbachev. NATO expanded against verbal promises to the Russian border and now is threatening to mount hypersonic missiles next to it in Ukraine and elsewhere.
China is encircled by bases in Japan, Philippines, Australia, Guam, and many other places. The US is accusing it of genocide in Xingjian...while the world knows of what it did to the red, black and brown man and is still doing it to them.
If I were running Russia or China, I would be shaking in my boots and would be mad as hell because I will be forced to divert my much needed resources to keep up with finding ways to defend myself from the biggest military machine on the planet and its little buddies (hyenas following the lion).
Yet, China and Russia are portrayed as the reason for the bloated, unaccounted, and never-ending bottomless US military spending and expansionism.
It is just a shell game to transfer funds from the US civilian economy to its military hawks who always full the rabbit of definding us from danger. Where was the $trillions machine on 911? What did Bush and Dick do with this mighty machine? What did it accomplish in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Vietnam, etc.?
We need to learn from others that wars are mostly economic. A nation which neglects its internal problems and civilian needs with large numbers of people unhappy with the way things are done will not survive very long. We came very close to that on Jan 6th when a demagogue tried to take over and run the US aground in a very short time leading to the end of life in a war with everyone.
It was a miracle that did not happen. The unhappiness lingers and the problems remains unsolved. It is time to reassess, regroup, revise and revitalize...BUILD BACK BETTER, not chase the same wild rabbits.
@N Allen: It is TOO late for America. It has been walking in the dark side since the killing of John Kennedy. Had they let him live, America would be in a better shape and a kinder nation. It is time to let someone else to lead the world. Maybe the world will finally have peace, so people can thrive.
@@elliekwong3180 It won't be a country that leads the world successfully. It will take a group of the brightest and best, from all over the world, with a Ho Chi Minh style of leadership, undeterred by greed or corruption, to succeed in such a task. Peace and love.
Unfortunately, most of your compatriots could not see the truth as you do even though these are well-documented obvious facts. Democracy based a formal voting system but in essence allows legalized lobbying and political contributions and MSM controlled either by government propaganda machines or private corporations is doomed to fail.
China is seeking markets worldwide.
USA is seeking battlefields worldwide.
Lol build back better you can’t be serious? Both parties play ball to keep the rich richer and make the poor poorer. The politicians pretty much agree on nothing to actually help the people. Only subversion and sanctions. Naive to think that a slogan “build back better” and some phony legislature printing money out of thin air will make a positive long term change. The NWO agenda is written all over . Caution .
A great respect for this wise old man for his sharp analysis. May God bless him with many more good health.
Norm doesn't believe in God, unfortunately for Norm.
@@gusshirnam3848 I agree that this is unfortunate, but God believes in him. He's given this man vast wisdom, and that wisdom is not for nothing. Chomsky is an instrument of truth.
@@noellewest4347 what are you talking about lol stop bieng emotional.
You misspelled clueless old man
It will be a sad sad day when this great man leaves us. Just imagine the kind of world we could live in if we had great minds like this leading us!!!
We still have Chris hedges, Abby Martin, Glen Greenwald.. And many more
The thought of Noam passing is soul crushing.
sadly, we all pass and Noams day draws near
I wish that there was a cure for old age.
@@vegetableautopsy3551 But you know, old age isn't a disease. It's just nature.
Still spot on, complex analysis from Chomsky. Total stud.
China has more submarines than the US
@@everythingandmore5537 : Not quite, but close. China is making more at a faster pace. They need to defend themselves against American aggression.
he a bad boy.
No it's actually horrible analysis if you actually listen to what he says.
@@auggiesonatta8480 Which particular element of Noam Chomsky's analysis did you find to be less dynamic than that which you yourself were considering?
This man is telling it how it is.the truth hurts none wants to hear it or see it till it is too late . God bless his heart.
This guy is awesome and genius
Old worn-out Commie...sad site!
If he was truthful about China and it’s constant bad faith negotiations, constant incursions into Taiwan airspace, stealing of islands, bad faith investments to steal ports and other assets, genocide, constant war rhetoric etc… he would have a point, but of course he neglects I tell the full story again. He should re read his own book Manufacturing Consent again…
@@jerryowens5743 OK "Jerry"
@@Oregon123 Your name is perfect.
Paul Keatings analysis of 'The China Threat' was superb.
Don't worry, China bashing is still commonplace Down Under.
I am just so worried why sensible people like him including Jeffrey. S are being sideline..It is so dangerous in what america is doing now
jeffrey sachs? he is awesome
Because he doesn’t understand the nature of power
Thank god for the last remaining truth speakers like Mr. Chomsky. May he live a long life and continue to impart wisdom and factual history to us all.
He’s damn crazy
Who?
I’m from South East Asia. We pray for peace in the world.
AHH! We in the west pray for world domination and the subjugation of all nations who don't do as we wish.
Thanks Noam, speaking the truth in the face of tyranny, I know your voice annoys those who believe you can build a sustainable livelihood on this planet by aggression, constant competitiveness and ruthless survival mentality.
He looks like death warmed over. Damn, just look at him. He is showing his age REALLY bad. Just a couple of years ago he looked old (he is old), but not like this.
@@tarstarkusz "He is showing his age REALLY bad": Let's see if you make it to the age of 92. Then we can compare you two.
@@tarstarkusz
Callow youth.
@@tarstarkusz : Life under stress.
@@elliekwong3180 He lives a pretty stress free life. It might be the wild beard doing it to him.
I always wanted to say these words. Neither had I the voice, nor the words. Noam speaks my heart out.
I wanna be a world-renowned dissident when I grow up
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi
OMG. So much goodness in one person. God bless you Noam👏
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Noam Chomsky, you are so right about the US and the Australian leader doing wrong right now. China never had war with any Countries.
What have you been smoking?
China never had war with any country?....indo China war of 1962? China Vietnam War in the late 1970s?...I can give multiple examples here...
@@akashshaji6497 Hello Akash, Would it be possible for you to provide some background on which you offer two events followed by an insinuation of many more being that you seen to have a very deep understaning and interest that qualifies your opposition , and further more condems the china/war assertions. If you had simply expressed your opposing oipion and offer the 2 events.... but you see whe you continue and this space is used to make a stetement that usually denotes another expression which in your case is like saying you can give multiple more examples following these dots
(in suppport of or to presumably to egitimize the two examples initially presented) ( Or perhaps to denote your anticipation ofor a rebuke , which you confidently do not see for some period as the dot dot dots leave for interpretation for)......
This man is a great intellectual. I have followed him most of my life.
Will be devastating to lose him - just no one to fill those shoes
@@AX1A Don't make me think about it..
Do you realize that Chomsky defended the Cambodian genocide?
@@AX1A I hope he goes soon!
@@raginbakin1430 a valid point!
Thank you Mr. Chomsky. You have lived a life of Principle and talent. Your devotion to Truth and Solidarity makes a difference!
Thank you so much sir.. God Bless All..
obviously a threat needs to be created to satisfy the military-industrial complex
@ bill cook:👏👏👏👍👍👍🤝🤝
China is a threat to the world and has to be contained? We in South East Asia view US is the biggest threat to world Peace. South America, and Middle East also share the same view and that goes for Eurasia.
@The_PuRpL3_KoMmUniSt . No . China has been in this part of the world from the very beginning and US is not. The region will have no peace if US and it's cronies continue to sail their warships up and down China's backyard under the pretext of freedom of navigation. In this region, the countries concern can settle their differences without interference from third parties.
@The_PuRpL3_KoMmUniSt Tell me , did China invade any country that it has differences with? For the past forty years, did it bomb any country or practice regime change on any country. If China is a tyrannical country, it could take back all the disputed islands in a day. To much reading into Western MSM without reading into alternate media for balance views can turn you into a zombie and think that only Western democracy is good and other systems are bad.. Chinese government is for the people and by the people, US government is for the 1% and by the 1% and I don't call this a democracy, it is plutocracy and is imploding and if still cannot see or refuse to face reality then we will see who is right in the near future.
@The_PuRpL3_KoMmUniSt stop being a boot kisser of the US
@@jdjssd.n.jsjssjs8951 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🙂🙂
@The_PuRpL3_KoMmUniSt hmmm stop lying,we are not blind
Honest in depth analysis, as always! I am a big fan of Chomsky as was my mother. I watch every lecture and interview of Chomsky that I can get my hands on... John Mearsheimer is also very wise. I am trying to educate my children as my mom educated me... if every parent followed the likelihood of war would diminish... for ignorance breeds war.
full agreement about Mearsheimer.. met Chomsky in person in the late 70’s when his commentary on events in South Africa and latin America were essential to know fact from propaganda.
That and the MALE ego dear....
@@phriedokra6158 warmonger hillary?
I hear and agree with you. Is he ok though. Looks abit rough. Hope he is
@@Churchill867 He's 93 years old!
Chomsky's incisive observations are quietly categorized, as always, for thoughtful digestion by people seeking the truth. A massive intellectual oracle commenting on the human comedy.
As he has said, "Man is a wolf to man."
@@coreycox2345
Its unlikely he said that.Where does the quote come from ?
I would usually have always agreed with that, however, he is wrong here with what he says with regard to the Chineses navy. Not to mention their allied Russian navy
@@Lee-yd3og
Can u substantiate?
Chomsky would reject the importance you're placing on a singular soul and tell you an informed 15 year old is just qualified to discuss foreign policy as a politician. Oracle? Haha now that's comedy. He'd probably rebuke that too yo but I agree he is a special dude.
Without someone to point the finger of blame. The entire empire of lies comes falling down. It's called Military Industrial Complex
Certainly America is BLESSED having such very old cognitive masters of every thing quite alert and aware. Thanks.
Most honest comment of what’s really happening
No one knows what’s really happening, we never have and never will until it pops out of the bushes while you are watching Basketball Wives
The threat is people who occupy other nations. So that would be the master of colonialism , and that be the USA.
How about Russia in Ukraine, China enforcing its authoritharian system on Hong-Kong, obviously planning the same in Taiwan, still occupying Tibet, keeping the concentration camps going to eradicate all traces of the uighurs? How about their belt- and road project, building and giving loans that cant be repaided. I don't think they are going to be such nice boys as you think, when Pakistan, Bangladesh Etc admit they cant pay. Same thing going on in Africa. Same thing humans been doing for thousands of years.
@@elvenkind6072 I bet you feel the same way about the bank that gave you a loan for your house and car too, right? That evil bank gave you a loan you couldn’t pay, damnit!
@@npc2480 I dont have any loan. Corrrupt politicians loaning things on behalf of a whole nation is also not the same. It's economic imperialism.
@@elvenkind6072 it’s called an analogy. Google it.
Here's a thought. Most of modern civilization is built on land stolen from indigenous peoples.
The lucid, wise and knowledgeable mind of Professor Chomsky on hot issues, such as the Palestinian tragedy, gives us deep and realistic perspective of an apocalyptic military war between US and China that would be disastrous for Humanity.
It is true brother but the leadership of the western civilization doesn't care.
The fakestinian tragedy!
A tragedy of their own making!
noam is the grandfather time i ALWAYS wanted.
The more things change the more they stay the same. Millions were murdered in Korea and Vietnam under the pretext of fighting communism but Chinese are no pushover.
When did the word "Slam" become an acceptable synonym for "Criticize" among thoughtful adults?
hard to spot amy this happy. she’s clearly elated to have noam at the 25th online celebrations! lovely souls both :)
their lovely souls will compensate enough for their silly minds and ALWAYS false delusional and wrong opinions, in the next world- but not totally i reckon , but in this world they need to be thought of with contempt.
The US will fight for Taiwan to the last Australian
I was going to make a Taiwan-related comment, but this one is far superior. Bravo!
We lose in simulation so we should probably just surrender and let Xi ping run our dysfunctional country
@Cheesecake: That is funny.
What if Taiwan breach the One China policy?
If they fight for Taiwan the fight will be in their doorsteep
The.amount of anxiety in America is palpable...
Noam, DUDE! 92 and STILL on camera! Most of us will be dirt 92 years after our births. Good on ya.
Noam and Amy in one broadcast. I feel very delighted!
I have listened and respected Mr. Chomsky for years. At some point, it's ok to find a new voice of reason.
Sad to say truth and justice do not always prevail in this dumb world !
justice can be subjective and rarely occurs.
I don't think Noam ever "Slams" anybody. He speaks without sensationalism. That's why his perspective is so valuable. Why the click bait like title?
Thank you for your wisdom.
China is seeking markets worldwide.
USA is seeking battlefields worldwide.
Lmao
you are damn right. Selling weapon is big business in US.
US government: China~China~China~
US military: China~China~China~
US president: China~China~China~
US politicians: China~China~China~
US media: China~China~China~
Is that exist a certain connection?
The military-industrial complex: Cheers~
Yes, well said.
Reminder that Liberal foreign policy is the most destructive force in the world and Liberal domestic policy is intrinsically linked to Liberal foreign policy.
^ This
That does not make sense to me. Define liberal in this context please so I can understand your statement.
Amy!!! You look so stoked. Me too, look forward to Nomes talk. Love to see you smile 😀
More intelligence, wisdom, and sense in his little finger than the whole government has collectively in their heads.
I like how Keating put it, "like throwing toothpicks at a mountain" pretty succinct imo
Oh, China is a "threat". The question is to whom?
To people that want to live in a democracy, like Hong-Kong? To Tibetans, Tibet, Uighurs, Taiwan, all the countries in east-Asia not so happy that China want everyone else to follow their rules, based on Ming-dynasty maritime borders, or to be pushed around and treathened. China make themselves very unpopular with the new kind of "diplomacy" from Xi.
@@elvenkind6072 So basically ..you are saying China is a threat to their OWN...Lol!!!
Have you been to any of these places to gather your opinions?
@@chow729 my highest bet, NO! He is typical example of a swamp creature - regurgitate what by the crooked politicians and mainstream media
@@elvenkind6072 funny you didnt know that Hong Kong never had democracy under the brits rule, Tibet was conquered by china before the brits even started colonizing in america. This taiwan that your mentioning also claims those lands are rightfully theirs. i guess it didnt match your narrative
I really appreciate Chomsky on this, but will just point out, he's a bit rose colored on Australia. Paul Keating is a lonely voice in Australia's brainwashed anti China hysteria.
Can you find one ex-President of the US who would speak about CHina in the same way as Keating?
@@wbafc1231 Probably not. What's your point?
@@penhdog2207 Just that a country like Australia, even with it's overtly racist view on China, can be more honest in it's analysis of the so-called China threat than the US
@@wbafc1231 : In America, former presidents are absolutely forbidden to speak about gov't matter if they want to live. Remember John Kennedy? That is a warning to all future presidents. Yes, America is a dying empire.
@@elliekwong3180 Kennedy was a sitting President was he was shot. American media ignores ex Presidents (or anybody else for that matter) who criticize the empire. When Jimmy Carter condemns Israel for their Apartheid state the US media just ignores him.
Always on the side of the people. That's Noam.
thank you Noam for watching our planet and assessing with integrity the threats and cycles of war and peace. through these many years. we are more awake and aware because of your commitment to truth. 🇨🇦🇨🇦
It must be so difficult, after dedicating his whole existence to humanism and enlightment to approach the end of his life with this wreck we are now.
Thank you too
Keep pressing good buttons
Peace
grand-master Chomsky, respect.
1. China is actually a civilization, one of the oldest civilizations, and the only civilization that has stretched to this day!
So? They changed form in the 20th century... they are a different civilization now.
Professor, I saw you speak about 20 years ago, at the University of San Francisco, with my beautiful, brilliant Bubbie. A cherished memory.
Keating promoted business exchange with the so called East (China, Japan) decades ago. He was a visionary. He also advocated to stop paying taxes to the English monarchy, but most aussies weren´t visionaries. Keating is someone I would listen to.
@Veronica Bustos: Australia wanted its independence. Fun fact: "The British-American coup that ended Australian independence." Didn't they murdered the PM?
@@elliekwong3180 I remember one coup d'Etat, against a Prime Minister by the English Crown. That was in the 70's
Great to hear your thoughts on such an important issue
May God bless you Mr. Chomsky.
I've read him for more than 55 years. No more. Ask him what's wrong with China. Not your cup of tea?
The only thread American should be worrying about is their own politicians. Look at the numbers of homeless in the streets, hundreds of thousands of them.
5. The issue of island disputes in the South China Sea is not only China. Vietnam occupies the most islands. Vietnam and Malaysia also have island disputes... Why is it that only China is described as a robber?
Actually, current estimates have China’s submarine fleets numbering into the range of 50-80. I’m not sure why he’s thinking they have only 4.
Many are nuclear powered too. Don't know where he pulls the "4 diesel submarines" from.
Oh my God! This was three months back. Why didn’t anyone listen?!
Beautiful man, we need you.❤️
Much respect for your wisdom honesty mr chomsky💪🏼
"Oh What a Lovely (forever) War"
What about the economic threat?
Thank you respect to your humanity
Reading all the comments here. Great stuff really, and well-thought-out. The problem with any of this proposed solutions here are exactly what's being written here in the comments section. But we know all too well that there will never be any sort of unilateral agreement to participate in a democratic ( participatory) solution.
Hate to say this, but United States' biggest threat is the United States, if we can't get along here.
I can see the US imploding before any solution between the US in China happens, or even needs to happen.
If the US implodes, the danger level increases incredibly. A failing, highly militarized country will find any excuse to use their weapons……..
@Tom Allen: America has one of the most educated populations in the world, but yet cannot think for themselves. More than half of the population think America is a democratic country. I guess, they forgot the Pledge of Allegiance. 🤣 More than half of the population don't even know how their gov't works. Never mind knowing what their gov't has been doing. You are correct: the biggest threat to the American people is their own gov't, NOT Russia or China.
@@elliekwong3180 America's problem is laziness. If not physical then moral. What brought down the economy was outsourcing. What created racial strife was slavery. The proliferation of guns domestically and drones is laziness and egotism. But Americans cant be bothered. There is also delusional thinking in mass. Trump used Hitler's tactics on a populace unwilling to live in reality!
@@elliekwong3180 Have you ever got that right.
Different generation see things differently, but his generation is more realistic...
The world needs the American democracy model like it needs a hole in the head.
Yeh we definitely need a full on dictatorship. Come back Donald.
Michael Moore yes, one like Hitler who ends up committing suicide.
Right on
❤️ Noam Chomsky!!! 👍
Australia's anti China sentiments has a more racial tone than the US (though it's not to say it doesn't exist, it's just more obvious that's the case with Australia).
Besides that, the Aussie government wants to be the boss of the South Pacific, using it's alliance with the US as a cover. However, they think China is in its way due to that country's growing relationship with all the other nations around the South Pacific region.
The US main problem is that it's an declining Empire due to overexertion...something that all great powers go through (even in China's past with their multiple golden dynasty ages). No matter how much push against China the Biden administration and whoever is president next does, they can't keep ignoring the pressing domestic issues. It's gonna have an impact and we're not gonna maintain this hegemony forever.
Best thing to do is to accept reality, do what's needed to be done at home instead of overseas...and work on leading America to the next post-Hegemon phase. America can be great without needing to be an Empire.
As a Chinese who has not been to Australia, I can't understand why Australia is so anti-China. I mean, I can understand why USA doesn't like China and why Vietnam or the Philippines worry about China. But why Australia is so nervous about China.
Just watched videos of America's homeless that Biden is not doing anything but spent time and money interfering in other countries ..
Absolutely correct 👍.
What evidence do you have that Australia is a racist nation? Please support your argument if you can.
@@mojong1098 Not China and we love the Chinese people. We know the true nature of the CCP. That is not the same as hating China.Ask Ms Peng about the nature of the CCP.
Every day Noam Chomsky gets closer to his Karl Marx final form
LOL so true.
Omg I see it now
Is this a good thing or a bad thing???
One of the leading artists should do a series of Chomsky portraits. He'll fit right in with all the other historical influencers and thinkers.
I’ve come to the conclusion that reading the comments is not a good idea.
Iain Marr, its like watching a car accident. You want to look away but you can't.
God Bless You !
Thank Mr.Chomsky for bringing the truth to people. He is a man with wisdom.
This man is one of the most important political thinkers of the past, however old he is and before. A long time. I have loved this man and his work my entire adult life.
He is a voice in the wilderness😑😔😶
Very interesting information.
Pretty good wrap up of the situation in under 7 minutes.
For the love of god someone buy this man a decent microphone.
Sandler Cruise Perhaps a new voicebox might suffice.
That's just what a 92 year old man sounds like. Personally, I feel privileged to hear his thoughts regardless of sound quality and I rue the day when his voice inevitably falls silent.
Why don't you give him Your better Microphone?🎙 Do something nice for a change rather than complain as though the world owes you something.
@@AaronHahnStudiosWelcome to Earth. Enjoy your stay.
His mic is fine, his voice got slightly quiter so listen harder!
Both Chomsky and Democracy Now stopped being imperialists today? NED is really running out of money this year.
Don't worry, DN and Noam will be backing yet another corporate POS for the next elections. It's all theater.
Not quite, didn't you hear him dog whistle with that "terrible abuses" swipe at China?
Pains of Indian occupied Kashmiris is never ever heard or raised
on any platform 😢
4. China only has not completed the demarcation of land borders with India, and has no border issues with other countries!
@Mango Pie: Fun fact: Taiwan has border dispute with 11 countries, including China, Russia, Mongolia, . . . 🤣
@@elliekwong3180 Taiwan has water border and thus less confusion
@@elliekwong3180 Taiwan is a province of China.
@@jamesmedina2062 If you look at the official area of the Republic of China (capital Taipei right now), you will see that they claim they own Mongolia, part of Russia, India, etc.
The Tibet issue was brutally settled decades ago. There is this wee Taiwan issue, though. And the artificial militarized islands in international waters. And the status of Hong Kong. So...