I havent read this thread, and i will, but this is a primer for any of you who are worried that liberalminded people are accomodating far-right parties in an attempt to push their point.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whats-Left-L.../dp/0007229690
Even if you disagree, it has some key points on Chomsky, and other less respectable characters who dont use their position to help the left in oppressive societies (many of which would be SY fans im sure)