This is right off of Democracy Now...... True, true...
Noam Chomsky: "The U.S. and Its Allies Will Do Anything to Prevent Democracy in the Arab World"
Speaking at the 25th anniversary celebration of the national media watch group Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, world-renowned political dissident and linguist Noam Chomsky analyzes the U.S. response to the popular uprisings sweeping the Middle East and North Africa. "Across the [Middle East], an overwhelming majority of the population regards the United States as the main threat to their interests," Chomsky says. "The reason is very simple... Plainly, the U.S. and its allies are not going to want governments which are responsive to the will of the people. If that happens, not only will the U.S. not control the region, but it will be thrown out."
Worth a read. Check out the whole story and a video at http://www.democracynow.org/tags/noam_chomsky
M.S. Comment:
Yeah,... the USA talks a good game, but "democracy" as we know it, here, today.... is a far cry from the democracy being sought throughout the Arab World. If they knew what form of democracy we have in store for them, they'd be careful what they wish for. Our support comes with a heavy price tag. And, that price tag is controlled by corporations for profit.
True democracy has left the building...... "Thank you very much."
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