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Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning
“Fascists,” “Brownshirts,” “jackbooted stormtroopers”—such are the insults typically hurled at conservatives by their liberal opponents. Calling someone a fascist is the fastest way to shut them up, defining their views as beyond the political pale. But who are the real fascists in our midst?
Liberal Fascism offers a startling new perspective on the theories and practices that define fascist politics. Replacing conveniently manufactured myths with surprising and enlightening research, Jonah Goldberg reminds us that the original fascists were really on the left, and that liberals from Woodrow Wilson to FDR to Hillary Clinton have advocated policies and principles remarkably similar to those of Hitler's National Socialism and Mussolini's Fascism.
Contrary to what most people think, the Nazis were ardent socialists (hence the term “National socialism”). They believed in free health care and guaranteed jobs. They confiscated inherited wealth and spent vast sums on public education. They purged the church from public policy, promoted a new form of pagan spirituality, and inserted the authority of the state into every nook and cranny of daily life. The Nazis declared war on smoking, supported abortion, euthanasia, and gun control. They loathed the free market, provided generous pensions for the elderly, and maintained a strict racial quota system in their universities—where campus speech codes were all the rage. The Nazis led the world in organic farming and alternative medicine. Hitler was a strict vegetarian, and Himmler was an animal rights activist.
Do these striking parallels mean that today’s liberals are genocidal maniacs, intent on conquering the world and imposing a new racial order? Not at all. Yet it is hard to deny that modern progressivism and classical fascism shared the same intellectual roots. We often forget, for example, that Mussolini and Hitler had many admirers in the United States. W.E.B. Du Bois was inspired by Hitler's Germany, and Irving Berlin praised Mussolini in song. Many fascist tenets were espoused by American progressives like John Dewey and Woodrow Wilson, and FDR incorporated fascist policies in the New Deal.
Fascism was an international movement that appeared in different forms in different countries, depending on the vagaries of national culture and temperament. In Germany, fascism appeared as genocidal racist nationalism. In America, it took a “friendlier,” more liberal form. The modern heirs of this “friendly fascist” tradition include the New York Times, the Democratic Party, the Ivy League professoriate, and the liberals of Hollywood. The quintessential Liberal Fascist isn't an SS storm trooper; it is a female grade school teacher with an education degree from Brown or Swarthmore.
These assertions may sound strange to modern ears, but that is because we have forgotten what fascism is. In this angry, funny, smart, contentious book, Jonah Goldberg turns our preconceptions inside out and shows us the true meaning of Liberal Fascism. .
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The Lessons of Love: Rediscovering Our Passion for Life When It All Seems Too Hard to Take
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Acupuncture Energetics: A Workbook for Diagnostics and Treatment
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Optical Illusions In Art: Or--Discover How Paintings Aren't Always What They Seem to Be
"...highly engaging ..This vivid introduction to the use of illusion in art makes often complex visual effects understandable and fun. Chapters on trompe l'oeil, surrealism, perspective, anamorphosis, reversible images and op art explain the concepts with remarkable clarity; handsome reproductions, including works by artists as diverse as Raphael and Magritte, Holbein and Dali, are riveting. Seurat, Escher and the `vegetable' artist Arcimboldo have their own well-deserved sections, which, like the others, include numerous exercises in looking at the images and even creating one's own optical illusions."-- Publishers Weekly. "...encourages young readers to analyze and discover ways the artist has worked."-- Arts & Activities. A Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers' Choice 1997. .
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'Under God' at the high court: pledge plaintiff Newdow argues well, but the justices seem unreceptive.: An article from: Church & State
This digital document is an article from Church & State, published by Americans United for Separation of Church and State on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 2629 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation DetailsTitle: 'Under God' at the high court: pledge plaintiff Newdow argues well, but the justices seem unreceptive. Author: Rob Boston Publication:Church & State (Refereed) Date: May 1, 2004 Publisher: Americans United for Separation of Church and State Volume: 57 Issue: 5 Page: 4(4) Distributed by Thomson Gale.
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Lights signal easier traffic for Costco.(Transportation)(Shoppers seem pleased that intersection controls are finally in operation): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by The Register Guard on May 14, 2003. The length of the article is 706 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation DetailsTitle: Lights signal easier traffic for Costco.(Transportation)(Shoppers seem pleased that intersection controls are finally in operation) Publication:The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper) Date: May 14, 2003 Publisher: The Register Guard Page: d1 Distributed by Thomson Gale.
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The secret of classroom management: it all seems so simple. The instructor plans a great lesson. Everyone comes to class. The instructor presents the material. ... .(Cover Story): An article from: Techniques
This digital document is an article from Techniques, published by Association for Career and Technical Education on May 1, 2003. The length of the article is 2801 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation DetailsTitle: The secret of classroom management: it all seems so simple. The instructor plans a great lesson. Everyone comes to class. The instructor presents the material. The students learn it. Everyone goes home happy! So, why doesn't it always work this way? .(Cover Story) Author: Charles E. Backes Publication:Techniques (Magazine/Journal) Date: May 1, 2003 Publisher: Association for Career and Technical Education Volume: 78 Issue: 5 Page: 22(4) Article Type: Cover Story Distributed by Thomson Gale.
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