In my opinion, most people want to be part of their "team". Where the definition of team is highly dependent on the context. When you're a teenager, you're team is typically your high school. But you can abstract this "team" concept upwards. If two states (in the US) were competing, then you'd support your state. If it was your country competing against another country, you'd support your country. Hypothetically, if aliens attacked earth, it would be quite interesting to watch the earthly team spirit arise and would likely change the perspective of many people and countries. In this hypothetical scenario would Chomsky still not support his "team"? Being part of team high school is bad? But being part of team earth is good?