Chomsky: Trump presents ‘literal threats to survival’
Noam Chomsky says the human species is at risk because of Trump.
He explained how Trump taking office could have serious implications on various global U.S. sanctions and what that means for the country moving forward. For instance, Trump’s victory could reverse the Iran nuclear deal.
“Other countries who are parties to the deal might well continue,” he said. “That means ignoring U.S. sanctions. That will extend U.S. isolation, even from Europe.” However, U.S. isolation from Europe had already begun with Brexit, when the UK voted to leave the European Union in June…
“The threats and dangers are very real,” he said. Namely, the positions that Trump has taken in regards to climate change and the Iran deal pose a threat to the future of the country and the world.
“The threats that we now face are the most severe that have ever arisen in human history,” Chomsky warned. “They are literal threats to survival: nuclear war, environmental catastrophe.”
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He continued, “They became more urgent on November 8th, for the reasons you know and that I mentioned. They have to be faced directly, and soon, if the human experiment is not to prove to be a disastrous failure.”
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mea_mark December 6th, 2016 at 14:30
So if you are in the Electoral College and you vote for the orange one, you may be voting for the demise of humanity. I sure hope that doesn’t bother your conscience or keep you up at night.
Larry Schmitt December 6th, 2016 at 14:56
But Mr. Chomsky is just another librul, so trump’s rabble won’t pay any attention.
Gina Bousquet December 6th, 2016 at 15:18
I wonder what he meant with “they have to be faced directly and soon…”. I’ll check the link.
mea_mark December 6th, 2016 at 15:30
… threats to survival.
Gina Bousquet December 6th, 2016 at 15:31
Yes, but how does he sees the organization of resistance to face the threats?
fahvel December 7th, 2016 at 03:14
he doesn’t – but by being a bit kind, he lets folks think there’s a chance.
Gina Bousquet December 7th, 2016 at 10:30
Bonjour fahvel! :) He does believe in political work by keeping grassroots organized and active. He’s always talking about it! I expected him to be more specific this time.
fahvel December 7th, 2016 at 03:13
when I consider the human experiment over the span of millions of years (or 6days) I conclude that it has been a failure since Lucy peeked over the edge of a gorge and started the trek. I anyone out there can think of anything positive other than yourself to come from the experiment, please mention it.