Chomsky says America is a warring country seeking to build an empire, not a liberator trying to achieve peace, freedom, and democracy. --Debbie Schlussel, February 21, 2006 [254]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote summarizes Chomsky's view that the US acts as an empire builder rather than a liberator.
- In plain terms
- Chomsky thinks America builds empires instead of spreading peace.
- What can you take from it?
- Understand opposing views on national motives in foreign policy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What motivates national foreign policy?
- Is empire a valid critique of modern nations?
Another view
This is a summary of a complex theory, not a direct quote.
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