"Chomsky Discusses Abuse of Political Power"

In this clip American linguist, professor, and political activist, Noam Chomsky, discusses some detail of his new book - Failed States: the Abuse of Power and Assault on Democracy.

It is very interested how Chomsky defines the United States as a 'failed state' or 'rogue state.' He describes how the Bush Administration, the highest level of U.S. authority, exemplifies the greatest abuse of power both nationally and internationally. For example, the Bush Administration was very aware that the Iraq invasion would increase the probability (by more than 50%) of a future nuclear attack in the United States within the next decade. In other words in relation to the United States, Chomsky argues that "surely its a terrorist state under its own defition of national terrorism." In the clip, Chomsky goes on to discuss instances of 'agressive militarism' displayed by the Bush Administration. The way Chomsky puts everything in perspective is quite chilling; it opens your eyes to what many often overlook.