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The indefatigable Chomsky ... One might reasonably ask just how deserving of our anger are Gap or McDonald's compared with the violent depradations of a superpower that alone vetoed a Security Council resolution calling on all states to observe international law?... For America to call itself the 'global policeman', he writes, is an insult to policemen everywhere, 'who are supposed to uphold the law, not tear it to pieces.' (Guardian )
In its wide range across the politics and economics of diverse countries, Rogue States makes an excellent introduction to Chomsky's thinking and an ideal Christmas present - treat yourself! (Labour Left Briefing )
Chomsky doing what he does best... An invaluable tool for deciphering the rhetoric the powerful use to rationalise their excesses. (Socialist Standard )
In its wide range across the politics and economics of diverse countries, Rogue States makes an excellent introduction to Chomsky's thinking and an ideal Christmas present - treat yourself! (Labour Left Briefing )
Chomsky doing what he does best... An invaluable tool for deciphering the rhetoric the powerful use to rationalise their excesses. (Socialist Standard )
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The indefatigable Chomsky ... One might reasonably ask just how deserving of our anger are Gap or McDonald's compared with the violent depradations of a superpower that alone vetoed a Security Council resolution calling on all states to observe international law?... For America to call itself the 'global policeman', he writes, is an insult to policemen everywhere, 'who are supposed to uphold the law, not tear it to pieces.' -- Guardian In its wide range across the politics and economics of diverse countries, Rogue States makes an excellent introduction to Chomsky's thinking and an ideal Christmas present - treat yourself! -- Labour Left Briefing Chomsky doing what he does best... An invaluable tool for deciphering the rhetoric the powerful use to rationalise their excesses. -- Socialist Standard
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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This book will change the way you look at the world! Being somebody brought up to believe in the good intentions of the West, I had to re-evaluate my view of life entirely. Everybody should be made to read Chomsky, and this book in particular, before saying anything on foreign affairs. Compelling, well-researched, and infinately enlightening, Chomsky expertly uses politicians rhetoric as the perfect weapon against them, highlighting just how two-faced even the most charming of our world leaders are. Brilliant!!!
46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
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In this critical analysis of the US's position as the world's sole superpower and policeman, Chomsky uses the track record of the US to lable it as a 'Rogue State'.
From the Balkans, to East Timor and from Columbia to Cuba, the foreign policy of the US leaves it with bloody hands. Chomsky introduces examples of 'rogue' behaviour such as the support of the US for Suharto's massacres, terrorism in Nicaragua together with their voting record in the UN.
As the US is labelling nations as 'rogue states' belonging to an 'Axis of Evil', Chomsky offers compelling evidence to show the hypocracy of this.
No one topic/state dominates this book, it is a superb overview of American foreign policy which should be in the collection of the biggest Chomsky fan or a newcomer to the great man's work.
Easy to read and brilliant.
34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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In a world where mainstream media is so heavily biased towards western powers, Chomsky provides an essential service to anyone interested in reading the truth. Refusing to bow to the powers that be, Chomsky highlights several unpalatable truths about the role of the West in world affairs, and the corrupt, cynical, and often brutal methods employed by western powers to further their own causes.
In this book, Chomsky focuses largely on the role of the US in the Middle East, its stance on Nicaragua, and its support of the despicable Suharto in Indonesia. Not merely another hothead spouting unsubstansiated opinion, Chomsky backs up his words with references to UN reports and voting results, Red Cross reports, and also Amnesty International statements, to name but a few neutral sources.
It is very often chilling reading, but nonetheless if you want to understand what really goes on, and how little of it is really reported, this book is well worth a read. Just be prepared for a few unpleasant shocks.
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Of perhaps limited value to non-Americans
In a rare and helpful moment of concision, Chomsky summarises his argument to this book in the first paragraph of the opening chapter. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2005 by Mr. J. R. Bell
A Literary "Pandora's Box"
This book tells us what we don't want to hear, but really should. It tells us that instead of the West being the source of benevolence and justice in the world, the West -... Read more
Published on 5 May 2004
Be careful - you may not like what you hear.
This is a dangerous book. This is a book that is terrifying to read. This is a book that goes against eveything most westerners stand for. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2003 by "allthegear"
A little to the left please
Now I will not profess to have a great political mind and I will fully admit that I am one of those neophytes introduced to Chomsky through a certain book by Michael Moore. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2003 by Simon A. Woodhart
More Americans should read this!
I thought this book was a very very good read. As mentioned before everything Chomsky states is backed up by an extensive list of referneces which is alot better than some books... Read more
Published on 26 April 2003
Chomsky in his pomp!
Chomsky is like a Psychiatrist trying to help his patient develop insight into their actions and their effects on the outside world. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2003 by J. Maher
Excellente
This book is absolutely astounding I recommend it to everyone.It exposes the true nature of the United States and it's foreign policy with a number of references which are highly... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2003 by JCVD
This should be more widely read!
A disturbing book, examining the role of western elites in the exploitation, supression and murder of HUGE numbers of people. Read more
Published on 3 July 2002 by peter Loader
Horrific but brilliant
I wish everyone could read this book. The sickening truth about how the vast majority of the world is made to live in poverty and despair in order to preserve the wealth of western... Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2001
E X C E L L A N T
A brillant exposure into the insight of US policies from an alternative angle. The discussion of NEW WORLD ORDER is throughly entertained from conception to conclusion. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2001 by ahmed.mohammed@visto.com
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