Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left from Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning Audiobook

" It has provocative thesis which is probably more accurate than its critics would give it credit for. Unfortunately it sometimes seems to be devoted to slamming liberalism rather than giving a balanced view (it attempts to account for similar conservative tendencies in a postscript, a rather unfortunate place since you have to get through the whole main text first). Because of this, it's unlikely to convince any current liberals. I still enjoyed it. "

" I was surprised at how disappointed I was in this book. While the overall point is valid and rather obvious, that fascism is a close cousin of progressivism and an antecedent for modern-day liberalism, nonetheless this book is stuck between polemics and apologies, neither of which make for good reading. "

" Could have used more documentation in some places. "

" This book took what were only vague notions and half formed suspicions and gave them a practial, coherent life. It completely changed the way I think about American politics. I consider it a 'must read'. "

" One of the best and most thorough reviews of facist ideology I have ever read. Truly enlightening and a must-read for poli-sci students. "

" FUCK WHY DID I START READING THIS IT'S THE FUCKING SHITTIEST WORST BOOK I WANT THAT TWENTY MINUTES OF LIFE BACK. "

" Great book that gives an interesting twist to the history of fascism. Definitely worth a read "

" This guy rambles on and on. Anybody who has read sociological history knows that fascism and communism and all of those things we are supposed to hate are ideas that have blended into the liberal left side. The argument just seems moot. "

" Overall a very informative book that lays out the history of fascism, and progressivism and to a lesser extent, classical liberalism. Goldberg seeks to show the connections between fascism, progressivism, and today's liberalism. Hitler was to the left of Woodrow Wilson...who knew? "

" A fantastic book about how the left is intellectually indebted to fascism. Jonah Goldberg really destroys the myth that fascism is a political idealogy of the right. This is a must read for anyone who wants to speak intelligently about what fascism is, and isn't. "

" I'll happily admit I'm too ignorant to appreciate such a smart, hip book if it means I don't have to keep reading it. Call it intellectual if you must; it's really just one man's spin. Such an Agenda. I'd be wary of anyone who reads this from cover to cover. That's an angry person. "

" Ken: must read on the origins of fascism "

" I would rate this book higher except I think many of his assertions are just too contrived and forced. Some of this critisim is probaly due to my not agreeing with most of his argument. However, this book gives the reader a lot to think about. "

" A wake-up call. "

" Because who doesn't love overly contrived bullshit? "

" 2011.0221-2011.0310<br/>Clearly written and powerfully delivered Goldberg's indictment of the left and the rewriting of history is excellent and well researched. "

" Eye opening. Goldberg explores presidents and groups and goes after their liberal views and how fascist they really are. "

" This book took what were only vague notions and half formed suspicions and gave them a practial, coherent life. It completely changed the way I think about American politics. I consider it a 'must read'. "

" Excellent book, well researched, seriously, this is not a lightweight political pandering kind of book. My only dissapointment is that it is not equally critical of the right. But I suppose that is not the point, it is aimed at tearing down this myth of the Left being peaceniks and egalitarians. "

" I simply love any book that takes a huge amount of my assumptions, turns them on their side, and then forces me to recognize that I was so wrong about them. The need to periodically dig into the dictionary is also always welcome. A fascinating read. "

" A book that everyone should read, but few will. Though, if everyone read this, there would be no Democrats... "

" Exhausting but full of red meat - suffers a bit from author's assumption that reader knows about everything he writes about. "

" This book is filled with information but it is rather laborious to get through. I leaned a lot, however. "

" Excellent read about the creeping fascism in America. "

" The interesting ideas are drowned in a sea of skewed logic. There are some genuinely good arguments and I believe this book deserves a read (if only to hone your argumentative skills). I couldn't read it again. "