Chomsky on Trump Archived Message Posted by George Brennan on September 19, 2020, 3:54 pm https://progressive.international/wire/2020-09-18-noam-chomsky-internationalism-or-extinction/en Most of us long ago learned to stop worrying about the Bomb. Chomsky never really did so. ....."He has continued his demolition of the arms control regime that has offered some protection against the threat of nuclear war, while also pursuing development of new and even more dangerous weapons, much to the delight of military industry. In his dedicated commitment to destroy the environment that sustains life, Trump has opened up vast new areas for drilling, including the last great nature reserve. Meanwhile, his minions are systematically dismantling the regulatory system that somewhat mitigates the destructive impact of fossil fuel use, and that protects the population from toxic chemicals and from pollution, a curse that is now doubly murderous in the course of a severe respiratory epidemic. "Trump has also carried forward his campaign to undermine democracy. By law, presidential appointments are subject to Senate confirmation. Trump avoids this inconvenience by leaving the positions open and filling the offices with “temporary appointments” who answer to his will – and if they do not do so with sufficient fealty to the lord, are fired. He has purged the executive of any independent voice..... . Message Thread: Chomsky on Trump - George Brennan September 19, 2020, 3:54 pm Re: Chomsky on Trump - Cockneymystic September 20, 2020, 8:49 am Chomsky says there are two ways to destroy humankind ... - Shyaku September 20, 2020, 12:03 pm   Searching