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Norman Finkelstein

born 1953

Norman Finkelstein is an American political scientist, author, and activist, known for his critiques of Israeli policies and his work on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He gained prominence with his books, including "The Holocaust Industry," in which he argues against the exploitation of the Holocaust for political purposes. Finkelstein has been a controversial figure in academia and has faced challenges in his career due to his outspoken views.

  1. I think sometimes we underestimate just how vulnerable Israel is on the public-relations front. That's why they spend so much money on propaganda. And that's why they panic every time they feel like they're losing the propaganda war.

    Norman Finkelstein
    #israel#vulnerability#propaganda

  2. I had been a Maoist, and then when the Gang of Four was overthrown, I was completely distraught. I was bedridden for three weeks; it was a very painful experience for me. Not only because I had been wrong, but because I felt really embarrassed that I had been lecturing and pontificating with such self-confidence.

    Norman Finkelstein
    #identity#regret#pain

  3. No doubt one can, in light of further study and life experience, come to repudiate past convictions.

    Norman Finkelstein
    #convictions#growth#change