I have a difficult time believing that you are serious when asking if Ali is beyond criticism. Of course he isnt (no one is) but have a look at the "criticism" here and how was it voiced. I didnt see anything vaguely resembling a close textual analysis or critique but an attack on his ego, by which standard I can "criticise" anyone and everyone willy nilly with no need for support.
"Pro wrestlers have more dignity" "I say put the three of them on a plane to Baghdad and then call the guerillas beforehand to let them know they're coming. ("If I had a rocket launcher)"
Tariq Ali isnt some poor ignorant schmuck to be written off like that whatever his faults. David
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