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INTERVIEW: Chomsky Favors Scottish Independence

EDINBURGH, April 24 (RIA Novosti), Mark Hirst – Noam Chomsky, one of the world’s most respected intellectuals and political thinkers, told RIA Novosti that his “intuitions favor” a “yes” vote in the upcoming referendum on Scottish independence to be held September 18.

Chomsky told RIA Novosti that he is continuing to study the details and consequences of potential Scottish independence, but confirmed he has “been following the debate with interest.”

“My intuition favors independence,” Chomsky added.

The intervention is a major boost for the “yes” campaign, given Chomsky’s international reputation.

Professor Hugh Pennington of the University of Aberdeen is a prominent academic campaigning against independence.

Pennington, a professor in bacteriology, told RIA Novosti that he was “surprised and disappointed” by Chomsky’s support for independence.

“Professor Chomsky is obviously very well-regarded,” Pennington said, adding that other academics would take note of his backing for Scottish independence and study his arguments.

Responding to the comments, a spokesman for the pro-independence organization Yes-Scotland told RIA Novosti “it is encouraging, but not surprising, that such an internationally-renowned political thinker such as professor Chomsky can see the benefits of Scottish independence.”

“Professor Chomsky, of course, is not a nationalist and increasing numbers of people in Scotland, particularly Labour supporters and those who have no party political affiliation at all, also see the logic of putting Scotland's future in Scotland's hands,” the spokesman added.

A spokesman for the pro-UK Better Together campaign told RIA Novosti “in Scotland, when people study the issues in detail they conclude that we are stronger and better together as part of the UK.”

Professor Chomsky said he hoped to see greater devolution of power throughout Europe.

“No one wants to restore the Ottoman Empire, obviously, but in some respects it had the right idea: let people manage their own affairs, with cooperative federal arrangements, and as few barriers as possible,” he told RIA Novosti.

Professor Noam Chomsky has authored more than 100 books and has an international reputation as one of the world’s leading philosophers.

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Jeeze..you pro guys are desperate.

Noam Chomsky indeed...

I don't personally give a [edited by admin] what he thinks. Skull quotes him often though.

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I agree with Chomsky. And to have change, you need to vote for it, but all I am saying is, be careful what you wish for. I've always agreed with independence, in principle. If you can put in the controls to have equitable government, but experience tells us that's not what you will end up with..

Oh and Gusmac, your socialist ideals are commendable but in reality, socialism doesn't work because the system is not geared to deliver a transparent and accountable government. It's a greasy pole smeared with greed and self-interest at the expense of the many to fill the coffers of the few.


So same ol' same ol'...

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Oh and Chomsky, would be the first to tell you, a political system which creates career politicians, could be the worst possible outcome for an Independent Scotland. The inevitability of the situation delivers us back into the hands of a wealthy elite served by a political class, which knows on what side its bread is buttered.

Same ol' same ol'...

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Ok...youv'e redeemed yourself.

What do you make of this one Skull?

http://higherperspective.com/2014/05/15 ... _source=CE

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It's called bollocks, masquerading as anecdotal evidence which believers claim actually proves something, in this case, that Jesus never died on the cross, he floated up to heaven alive. Oh aye, and he was not the son of God but another bloody prophet, like the world needs another ar*ehole claiming to have spoken with God.

What a load of sh*t!!

Even if there was some historical accuracy as to when these stories were written and by who, it was simply proof of a vivid imagination.

J.K. Rowling, eat your heart out...

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Yup, that's what I thought too You just put it so much better than me

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Honestly, see these religious fu*kwits, they do my absolute box in. What don't they get about old books and fairy stories, when almost no cu*t could read, the dark age of man, no less? Oh and self-awareness, now what the fu*k is that? It means thinking for yourself, ars*holes....

I don't really believe in any kind of fundamentalism, but these guys are pushing it big time. Let's just say, if it were down to me, Christianity and Islam would be knocking on the door of their own extinction, sooner than they thought.

Atheism, is not the only way but from where I am standing, it's a bloody good start.

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All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.
George Orwell, "Animal Farm"