I Was Only Following Orders......

Libertarian Socialist Noam Chomsky finds himself in a bit of a jam. He unknowingly (says he) did an interview with Hustler magazine.

Yes that Hustler magazine.

So this self-described anarchist, who distrusts the media (but grants "hundreds" of interviews yearly) and agrees when his adoring public refers to him as "one of the greatest intellectuals alive" was hoodwinked by a representative of Hustler and tricked into doing an interview?

Of course.....we mere mortals are just too cynical, too suspicious, too jaded. Poor Noam trusted that he was being interviewed by Harper's, not Hustler. One of the greatest intellectuals alive can't be expected to deal with trivial details. Harrowsmith, not Hustler. Horoscope Guide, not Hustler.

In his own defense, Mr Chomsky relates a story about his recent interview with a Neo Nazi journal. He argues, basically, that he was stupid enough to be sucked in by the skinheads, so being sucked in by the brain trust behind one of the most grotesque, degrading and socially repugnant magazines in circulation is not so bad.

I'm guessing he's not waiting by the telephone for news of his nomination for a Pulitzer prize.

If Noam Chomsky wants to discuss his philisophical beliefs in the pages of Hustler, so be it. The people who subscribe to this pornographic magazine might have difficulty with the big words, but a few discerning readers might be able to master the vocabulary with two syllables. Even those who think only with their little heads deserve the chance to expand their horizons.

He should just be honest about it.

I'm sure his Harvard chums will understand his desire to be immortalized in the pages of Hustler. Look for his thoughts, you'll find them right between "Hot Horny Hillary" and "Saucy Stacked Stacey".

Oy Vey!