1981 Chomsky article on the Faurisson affair: The effect of this article is to illustrate Chomsky's integrity and at the same time pass a withering critique of the French "intelligentsia", or at least sections of it which surrounded this affair. Truth and integrity is rare while lies, manipulations, imbecility and propaganda is common. The totalitarian mentality is deeply ingrained throughout much of society.

1981 Chomsky article on the Faurisson affair: The effect of this article is to illustrate Chomsky's integrity and at the same time pass a withering critique of the French "intelligentsia", or at least sections of it which surrounded this affair. Truth and integrity is rare while lies, manipulations, imbecility and propaganda is common. The totalitarian mentality is deeply ingrained throughout much of society.