I have read the piece in the NYT and it is truly fascinating and insightful. Granted, the writer comes with a certain perspective, but his profile seems quite on the mark, given all the utterances by W and venues that he deigns to attend---and those he does not. That part is also noteworthy.   

His debating skills are minimal---but his crowd pleasing is, sadly, reminiscent of other fanatics--one, comes to mind who also rigged things---we go back here to 1930s here.

Although Roth does not claim that his newest book is a parable for today--The Plot Against America--it surely can be read that way. Great read by the way. Well worth getting it---if you are of a certain age and of a certain area you will appreciate his imagination and description. If you are from another area it can truly be read as a parable for today. Sadly---just change Lindbergh for Bush.


Bill Hahn