Better known by his middle name, Avram Noam Chomsky is an American professor and intellectual famed for his work in linguistics, political activism and social criticism, as well as his expertise in analytic philosophy and the field of cognitive science. At age 97, he is a laureate professor of linguistics at the University of Arizona, and professor emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is also the author of more than 150 books on such varied topics as linguistics, war and politics.

And he has a face that radiates warmth and intelligence, and inspires trust.

Little wonder, then, that in 2005 he foresaw the direction in which America was headed, and had this to say about it:

“For the powerful, crimes are those that others commit.”

– Noam Chomsky, “Imperial Ambitions: Conversations on the Post-9/11 World”

It is a sad fact that often those who are intellectually and morally best qualified to rule nations have no such selfish ambitions, preferring instead to lead lives of quiet dignity. Mr. Chomsky, in his slightly younger days, could have been just what this country needed.

It is our loss; but at least we have the benefit of the wisdom of his writings, if we but take the time to seek it out.

Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
1/16/26