Noam Chomsky: Sanders uses the word “Socialist,” but it means something like “New Deal Democrat/ Sanders can rebuild Iran-USA relation
Tehran(KNA): We have had an exclusive interview with Professor Noam Chomsky about Iran and The USA relation and possibility of Sen. Sander’s presidency.
Some days ago, Sen. Bernie Sanders announced that he is running for president again - and his ideas are no less sweeping than the last time he ran.The independent senator from Vermont launched his 2020 presidential campaign Tuesday. The self-described democratic socialist, 77, enters a crowded Democratic primary field that largely shares his views on key policies.
Bernie views Iran as a major player in the Middle East and believes that diplomatic relations between Iran and the West are crucial for both regional stability and the long term security of the U.S. and its allies.About this issue, we have had an interview with Professor Noam Chomsky, famous American philosopher and social critic.
Q. Is it possible in the US as a liberal country with its system(capitalism), a person like Sanders to be a president? In general, what do you think about the future of the US? Will it be governed by a Socialist politician?
A. Serious questions, but, frankly, I don't think speculation about the possible future is very helpful or meaningful. What's important is to act to bar the worst and promote the best.Sanders uses the word "socialist," but it means something like "New Deal Democrat." In fact, President Eisenhower would have agreed with most of his proposals. They are now regarded as "radical," but that's a measure of how far both parties have shifted to the right during the neoliberal years.
Q. If Sanders would be president in 2020, how does he change Iran-US relations? Is it good for Iran that a politician like Sanders to be the head of the United States or not, the system does not let him to change the basic policy of America (which is related to Iran)? Does he (Sanders) have enough power to rebuild Iran-USA relation or not?
A. I would hope so, and think there's a good possibility. He might. Obama made halting steps in that direction. And there's a lot of support for it in the business world.
Chomsky has not got positive view about US(Trump) foreign policy. In last interview, We asked:What should be Iran's foreign policy at the present time, according to Trump?
A. The sensible policy for Iranian leaders would be to maintain the most respectable diplomatic posture despite the extreme provocations and to try to gain support from other governments and international opinion, so that the US and its reactionary allies will be more isolated in the international area.