Noam Chomsky all dressed up in Scotland: Empire, Language, Economy and Syria

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Dandelion Salad

Jun 21, 2012 by BubbleTVonline

Bubble TV sit down with Noam Chomsky after receiving his honorary degree to hear his views on Scottish independence, the global financial crisis, the British monarchy, language and Syria.

— Questions & Time Links —

00:40 What are your views on Scottish independence?
02:03 What are your views on the Queen & Diamond Jubilee?
03:29 How are you influenced by faith?
05:02 How have the next generation affected language by texting and tweeting?
06:57 What advice would you give to a graduating student?
07:51 What achievement are you most proud of?
08:20 Who is a fair mediator over the Israeli – Palestine debate?
12:10 Why have you never combined your work on linguistics and politics?
13:19 What are your views on the global financial crisis?
25:27 How should Western governments respond to the Syrian situation?
30:00 Can the media remain truly impartial?

Noam Chomsky. ‘St Andrews, Scotland, Students & Syria’

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Chomsky on WikiLeaks, Bradley Manning and Julian Assange

by CaTV

http://vimeo.com/35941909

“Julian Assange should be congratulated for carrying out the responsibilities of a citizen in democratic societies, where the population should be aware of what their selected representatives are doing and planning.

The Wikileaks revelations have surely advanced such awareness and understanding, and are a valuable contribution for that reason”.

Noam CHOMSKY
December 2011

DID YOU HAVE ANY IDEA? with Noam CHOMSKY on Vimeo

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Julian Assange seeks political asylum in Ecuador + Julian Assange Show: Rafael Correa

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To Be a Disciple of Jesus

Chomsky: European states follow US lead in supporting Israel’s impunity

Noam Chomsky Discusses Palestinian Prisoner Hunger Strike + Occupy + Obama’s Targeted Assassinations

Noam Chomsky – 7th Annual Edward Said Memorial Lecture: Unpeople

Revolutionary Pacifism: Choices and Prospects by Noam Chomsky + Interview + Speech