James Donald writes;

L. Todd Masco writes

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I don't think it's nearly as black & white as you suggest: Our systems are not monolithic and some consitutional and democratic principles do still have some sway. Noam Chomsky discusses this when he talks about reasons for optimism.

Of course Noam Chomsky is optimistic - he favors limitless and absolute state power and the forcible and violent silencing of all those who deviate from political correctness.

If I was campaigning to make a the US a totalitarian terrorist state, I would be full of optimism.

Before this gets out of hand (which it certainly will), I very gently suggest that you read something which Chomsky has written before favoring us all with your opinions. -- Mark Chen chen@netcom.com 415/329-6913 finger for PGP public key D4 99 54 2A 98 B1 48 0C CF 95 A5 B0 6E E0 1E 1D