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Noam Chomsky

Concentration of executive power, unless it's very temporary and for specific circumstances, let's say fighting world war two, it's an assault on democracy.

Noam Chomsky

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Noam Chomsky is warning that giving too much control to leaders is dangerous for democratic systems unless it is a short-term measure during an extreme crisis like a major war. He believes that allowing such power to last beyond those rare situations undermines the principles of democracy.

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