An excerpt from a longer interview with Christ Hedges from 6 months which raises points that are still pertinent. On the other hand, I don't think that either He or Chomsky take into account the newer concepts and ideas
that would be helpful in thinking
about understanding whats going on
This interview with Fisk was done 4 months before he died two weeks ago in Dublin. Agreat writer and a great journalist...
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https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2020/11/3/remembering-robert-fisk-a-mentor
![Robert Fisk on the corniche in Beirut in April 2017 [Katya Bohdan/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Robert-Fisk.jpg?resize=770%2C513)
The only book Robert Fisk ever recommended I read was the satirical journalism novel – Scoop – by Evelyn Waugh – a story about hapless nature writer William Boot who, due to an unex
Victor Davis Hanson is an American classicist, military historian, columnist, and farmer. He has been a commentator on modern and ancient warfare and contemporary politics for National Review, The Washington Times, and other media outlets.
