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In reply to the discussion: Chomsky on Porn [View all]joshcryer
(62,280 posts)134. He is self-admittedly ignorant of popular culture.
Therefore his opinion on popular culture will lack consistency.
He stated in 2011 that he does not think that pornography should be outlawed.
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I've heard of being asked to take a bite out of crime, but this is ridiculous.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Nov 2013
#1
Putting LGBT porn into the mix completely destroys the rationale against porn that it objectifies
stevenleser
Nov 2013
#125
Chomsky's seal of approval on the cover of Hustler says a hell of a lot more about Chomsky
ucrdem
Nov 2013
#15
that poster really had to twist around to land on feet with that. calling chomsky a liar, wow. nt
seabeyond
Nov 2013
#25
when you ignore what he says about not knowing hustler, hence the error, that would be calling the
seabeyond
Nov 2013
#68
ok. when you hear what he says and do not believe him, then you are saying he is a liar. fuck... lol
seabeyond
Nov 2013
#72
it is called education. chomsky is respected by liberals. it is others right to listen
seabeyond
Nov 2013
#21
i didnt read that thread, so i do not know whether you state it accurately or not. i have issues
seabeyond
Nov 2013
#27
Hilarious, same people howling they weren't talking about limitations on freedom of speech
Kurska
Nov 2013
#48
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
Kurska
Nov 2013
#77
I love how for hundreds of posts it was "all about rape porn, no one is trying to take porn away"
Kurska
Nov 2013
#35
Apparently we're supposed to be sickened that adults are consuming naughty films or books
Kurska
Nov 2013
#42
i believe the poster should actually go to some of the sites and talk to participants
loli phabay
Nov 2013
#47
seems like this statement arbitrarily restricted his scope to the role of women in pornography
0rganism
Nov 2013
#37
Oh goody, another person who pretends gay people don't exist when discussing this
Kurska
Nov 2013
#39
Not only must it not cross their minds, but it also must be actively filtered out too.
Kurska
Nov 2013
#54
Chomsky, while it is not obvious, is referring to the capitalist porn industry.
joshcryer
Nov 2013
#90
How bout sex clothing in general, only thing worse than porn on film is real life porn.
Kurska
Nov 2013
#46
Yes I think I know where you are talking about, it is a shining bastion of women's rights.
Kurska
Nov 2013
#58
It's a VERY Series Question! On one hand those are her boobies and she can do as she wants.
idwiyo
Nov 2013
#98
You'll need to ask an expert, totally out of my depth. :( Am nudist AND watch porn.
idwiyo
Nov 2013
#113
Do you mind if I swipe this for an OP, or would you perhaps like to post it? n/t
Kurska
Nov 2013
#85
Noam Chomsky: "I'm no expert on pornography. ... I don't think it should be outlawed."
joshcryer
Nov 2013
#81
I think we'll get nowhere, either about equality or about making porn safe without acknowleding...
lumberjack_jeff
Nov 2013
#103