Over at TCS Daily, Arnold Kling writes what I think is a very thoughtful
review of Jonah Goldberg's new book,
Liberal Fascism. He concludes:
I think that a better approach for convincing the judge to get tougher would be to show more clearly the parallels between the quasi-religious views that lie behind today's progressive agenda and the thinking behind past mistakes. In my view, they are linked by faith in unproven scientific fads, faith in technocratic elites, and faith that those who share progressive ideology have superior wisdom and moral standing that justifies ruling over others. I believe that the best way to insulate oneself against romanticizing the state is to recognize these faiths and their dangers.
Well, off to lunch, then class.
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