The Torture Memos and Historical Amnesia
The reigning doctrine of the country is sometimes called "American exceptionalism." It is nothing of the sort. It is probably close to a universal habit among imperial powers. France was hailing its "civilizing mission" in its colonies, while the French Minister of War called for "exterminating the indigenous population" of Algeria. Britain's nobility was a "novelty in the world," John Stuart Mill declared, while urging that this angelic power delay no ... Full Story »
Posted by Chris Finnie
I am becoming more and more disillusioned by Obama, or as Chomsky calls it - "the abuse of reality." I especially like the way this story connects the torture issue to the war in Afghanistan. Also, it appears that Chomsky knows a lot about former Pres. Reagan's "abuse of reality," and has suffered due this knowledge.