Liberal Fascism by Jonah Goldberg (2008, Hardcover)

This does a good job of discussing some relevant political history -- things we normally do not hear about much.

This book is the first comprehensive study of the far left (socialism) that has infiltrated the liberal political establishment. The commection has always been there, but no one has taken the time to connect the dots... till now. The book is not perfect but it's a very good try.

I like it because it exposes the wacky left side of our society that the major news and newspapers won't because they are part of the problem. The Hippies of the 60's are finally making their mark on the uSA and it isn't good.

Maybe we can send them all to somewhere like Cuba and they can form their own country on the site of Gitmo and live happily ever after. Just get them out of the greatest country on earth before they destroy it within.

This book is a breath of fresh air. It puts modern Liberalism and Progressivism in its place! The amount of research that went into this book is amazing. Jonah Goldberg shows in his history that Fascism is not a product or leaning of the political Right, but it is in fact a product of the Left. So when a Leftist calls a Conservative or a Republican a Fascist or a Nazi they are proving how ignorant they are of the background of the ideas they espouse.

I bought this because I enjoy enormously Jonah Goldberg's published works in the New Hampshire Union Leader, and find myself agreeing with him most of the time. I'd heard this was a bit heady, but was too curious to see his written account of the progression of Liberalism.

Personally, I used to consider myself more liberal and no one is more surprised than I at my own progression in the past 10 years to staunch conservative values. Goldberg is funny, brilliant, considerate and witty in his analysis. Highly recommended reading no matter which way you lean.

I liked it because it explains progressive and liberalizm, and what fascism actually means. It is very informative and interesting.

Not an entertaining read but what a eye-opener!! I guarantee you public school didn't tell you about the truth of the beginnings of progressivism or the popularity of fascism in the USA.
For example, I could not understand the left's unreasoning defense of evolution as the sole theory to be taught in school. Jonah made the connection between evolution and the "living Constitution" quite clear.
Unless you're as old as me, you've probably not seen a "Mercury" dime. Guess what's on the back- it's as important to fascism as the swastica is to National Socialists! On our coins!!
If you want a better understanding of the desperate fight for the soul of our nation, this is a must-read.

This book clearly and methodically outlines the basis for the left wing of American politics today. If your a big lib...hide your head in the sand and try to pretend this book and the facts don't exist...It's a good but heavy read.

This book is a must read for those who believe in the US Constitution as written by the Founders and who often are slandered by those who don't particularly believe in tolerance and Constitutional law. When I was young, history courses taught how wonderful and benevelent Woodrow Wilson was, and what dreams he had for world peace in his bid to create the League of Nations. From such propaganda given to school children, how can we possibly find that President Wilson did more to erode our Constitution than any single individual before or since. And of course, there really was no difference between FDR, Stalin, Mao, and Hitler...just a little more restraint put upon FDR.

People say there's not a dimes worth of difference between Democrats and Republicans. I say they tend toward the Fascist...more particularly, the Democrats. (Can't forget the "me too" Republicans...or RINOs) Obama is a classic Fascist.

Mr. Goldberg has presented a clear understanding of the nature of 20th century fascism. It's not exactly the Hollywood cliches, and its help in understanding contemporary politics is unmistakeable.

A joy.

This book holds a narrow view of history with its intriguing half truths which culminates into a fine example of modern day political mudraking. History is far more complex then this “historian” makes it out to be. Just think, many of the political ideologies of Republicans in President Lincoln’s era are now the those of the Democratic majority. Within this authors thought process,s Mitt Romney would be coined a Moderate Confederate! Superposing “Liberalism” on the stigma of “Fascism” or even its ideologies is just dumb, yet always entertaining like stupid animal tricks. I recommend this book and even bought it for my father. My ONLY words of advice are pick your prophets wisely and always question what you think is false as what you think is true; and what is right will be in the middle.