Arraya wrote: There is a

[Allan from Fallbrook]

[quote=Arraya]

There is a fundamental disconnect with what is simplistically called the “Liberal Elite” and the rest of the country.

No, Allen, it’s just the “elite” and they only have one ideology – to maintain and gain more power and control. And, yes, the disconnect is huge.[/quote]

Arraya: Completely agree. In this case, I was simply discussing the disconnect that occurs from the Left. As I mentioned above, both parties have been subsumed/co-opted, and by their more radical and/or wealthier elements (think Big Biz/Big Oil for the GOP and organized labor/Trial Lawyers Assn for the Dems).

Speaking of radicals, give Blom’s newest a look when you have a moment: http://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Company-Forgotten-Radicalism-Enlightenment/dp/0465014534/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp_T2

And, speaking of good historical revisionism: http://www.amazon.com/Bloodlands-Europe-Between-Hitler-Stalin/dp/0465002390/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp_T2. This is one of the best books I’ve read on Hitler and Stalin in a while and it is true revisionism. I’m sure its going to inspire some howls, especially amongst the more hidebound historians, but the supporting research is impeccable.