Noam Chomsky: Manufacturing Consent 2 of 9

Prof. Noam Chomsky explains how the primary function of the mass media in the U.S. is to mobilize public support for the special interests that dominate the government and the private sector.

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[Raford146]

one of the smartest men in america

[68generation]

It is a fact that corporations are the real rulers of our countries. Like Chomsky says, a group could really change this, mostly made of intellectuals. The problem is that intellectuals nowadays, instead of fulfilling their original role in illuminating the public, debating and rebutting mainstream opinion, like Chomsky does, most of them find it more convenient to sit back comfortably & accept things as they are.

[Bmkphd1979]

I am a sociology professor, I am going to show this to my classes, it will blow them (my students) away! Chomsky is genius!

[rodeo179]

Chomsky had it right in the 60s. He co authored this book in 80s. and finally, 2011-2012, OWS, people realize who control their politicians and media.

[Antikythera420]

@Raford146 I voted you up, but almost voted you down for the qualification.

[kentuckymudbutt]

One of the jewyest jewnoses in america! Silverstein did WTC, don't miss the "big picture"

[Bodhidharma1986]

@CollegeSmart1 1992. The original book co-authored with Ed Herman and Chomsky's Necessary Illusions and Manufacturing Consent lectures at the universities were 1988-89. The whole thing for both lectures are on Youtube as well :)

[Theamericanstates]

Very interesting, thank you for this video.

[Firesecret]

This is true today. A few rich secret people have access to do what they want.

[JimmyeDallas]

Zionists only appear to be extremely powerful because their interests in the region are roughly the same with the American establishment, and they have developed an economy mostly based on Military-Industry. That is an obviously very mutually beneficial relationship in the eyes of establishment figures of both States.

Chomsky has talked about his activity in the Zionist movement in both print and on television. It shouldn't be that hard to find 

[JimmyeDallas]

Not really a big difference at all. Zionism is still popularly supported by most Jews, and Christian Dispensationalism plays a relatively insignificant role in actual policy implementation. Zionism, in the eyes of the American establishment, is a much desired tool for preserving their hegemonic power in the Middle East. All of Israel's wars since 1967 have needed the consent of the United States.

[Lander123Gal]

@JimmyeDallas Jackass I said zionists NOT Jews, big difference! And I'd like to know where you got your resources from that indicate Chomsky been heavily active in such movements -_-