Mehdi Hasan and Noam Chomsky on Biden vs. Trump
The Intercept・2 minutes read
Mehdi Hasan and Noam Chomsky discuss the severity of the US crisis, emphasizing the importance of voting for Biden in the upcoming election to prevent further catastrophe and influence policy decisions through popular movements. Chomsky dismisses concerns about Biden starting new foreign wars and highlights the need to unify against Trump, urging strategic voting to prevent the worst outcomes for humanity.
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- Noam Chomsky stresses the critical nature of the upcoming US election in preventing further catastrophe and emphasizes the importance of unifying against Trump, dismissing concerns about Biden starting new foreign wars.
- Chomsky highlights the potential for popular movements to shape policies under a Biden presidency, advocating for strategic voting to prevent the worst outcomes and suggesting Biden incorporate elements of Sanders' program to appeal to the left.
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Recent questions
What is the current crisis in the US?
Mehdi Hasan is broadcasting from Washington DC during the lockdown, discussing the crisis in the US with over 35,000 deaths and a dysfunctional healthcare system.
Why is the upcoming election crucial?
Chomsky emphasizes the danger posed by the current crisis, stating that the upcoming election in November is crucial to prevent further catastrophe.
What is the importance of voting strategically?
Chomsky reiterates the significance of small differences in power structures, emphasizing the need to vote strategically to prevent the worst outcomes.
Who should Biden appeal to for support?
Chomsky suggests Biden should adopt elements of Sanders' program to appeal to the left.
What is the role of popular movements in politics?
The speaker emphasizes the significance of popular movements in influencing political decisions and the need for continued engagement beyond election day.
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