Hey Folks,

So I am reading some Chomsky today, when I come across this particular statement. Generally, I like Chomsky; yet, I find too often his favorite phrase is "I've gone over this before in other places, and so won't do it here". That being said, I have two books of his now, so perhaps will find those "other places."

Anyway, here's the quote I wanted your opinion on. It was in his response to a question on fundamentalist Islam.

"The US, in fact, is one of the most fundamentalist cultures in the world; not in the state, but in the popular culture."

As the question dealt with religious fundamentalism, I must assume that is what Chomsky was speaking of. Indeed, I had heard a statement much to the same a few days earlier. I guess, though, I cannot see it. Perhaps due to my proximity to it, or perhaps because it does not exist. I know there are fundamentalist Christians and Muslims in the US, but I do not perceive it as being in the "popular culture". So I'm interested in your take. Is he off the mark, or do you agree?

Regards,

F!


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