“In the literal sense, there has been no relevant evolution since the t...” — Noam Chomsky Quote

In the literal sense, there has been no relevant evolution since the trek from Africa. But there has been substantial progress towards higher standards of rights, justice and freedom - along with all too many illustrations of how remote is the goal of a decent society.

I don't see any possibility of Britain and the U.S. allowing a sovereign independent Iraq; that's almost inconceivable.

It's a good idea to revitalize community colleges, to cut back, to modify the student loan program so it doesn't go through banks.

As soon as questions of will or decision or reason or choice of action arise, human science is at a loss.

No one could seriously dispute that almost all of sub-Saharan Africa, all of North Africa except Morocco, all of the Middle East except Israel and Jordan and most of the oil-rich states, and the entire former British Indian Empire were better governed by Europeans.

Radical Islamists spread from Western Africa through the Middle East, all the way to South Asia to sub-Indian continent.

Believe me, when I saw 'Family Guy' do the bit on 'Africa,' I howled laughing.

I want to show the world that there is more to Africa than poverty, hunger, and disease.

Saudi Arabia has supported Wahhabi madrasas in poor countries in Africa and Asia, exporting extremism and intolerance. Saudi Arabia also exports instability with its brutal war in Yemen, intended to check what it sees as Iranian influence.