Constantine: Yes. Chomsky argues that the Khmer Rouge lacked intent. He still argues it. He's also a Putinist on Ukraine.

Why are we talking about Noam?

he died.

Ok I thought so but Internet said no. I’m up to speed now. I think.

He is not, in fact, dead. The Jacobin did a retrospective on him and titled it really badly. Chomsky's wife has affirmed his status as breathing as of a few hours ago.

I’m guessing there’s objection to the phrase “moral giant.”

I would certainly object to referring to the man who continues to deny the Cambodian genocide as a moral giant, yes .

This was news to me. He denies that the killing fields happened?

Yes. Chomsky argues that the Khmer Rouge lacked intent. He still argues it. He's also a Putinist on Ukraine.

Thanks. Needed to know.

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