Chomsky has done well to secure his reputation as an opponent of endless interventions and a supporter of overtures toward peace. However, he turns a blind eye toward some major infractions against the democratic process and investigative research that could tarnish his reputation among what remains of the democratic left. He refuses to deduce the obvious conclusions of 9/11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxq03izxrQ He doesn't dare entertain alternative theories of the current pandemic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsRay1wInBg It is difficult to fault someone that has been so prompt to challenge the mainstream narrative in the past. But at the same time, age should bring a greater courage to endure such attacks. No one that values integrity should choose journalism as a career if they are not willing to take risks. Matt is still young, but if he continues to pursue a career in journalism there will be some hard choices. https://off-guardian.org/2021/02/14/opening-the-cias-can-of-worms/