Intellectuals are in a position to expose the lies of governments, to analyze actions according to their causes and motives and often hidden intentions. (Noam Chomsky)

Intellectuals are in a position to expose the lies of governments, to analyze actions according to their causes and motives and often hidden intentions.

Noam Chomsky

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