Liberal Fascism

A word about a recent book titled Liberal Fascism (which I do not recommend actually reading--I agree with its basic argument, but its quality is sub-par). The book's thesis is that "progressives" have sought since Wilson to create soft fascism in this country, otherwise known as the nanny state. This consists in the government gradually depriving the people of their liberties in return for (politically selective) welfare cushioning, (mandatory) regulatory guidance, and the general relief of the populace from the terrible burden of personal responsibility. And this leads to the end of capitalist meritocracy as the ruling principle of socioeconomic selection. The unmitigated triumph of political manouevring takes its place.  Of course, those who do not benefit from meritocratic competition tend instinctively to support this fascistic program--and many who sympathize with the uncompetitive underclass emotionally support the program without rational consideration of its effects--only thinking through the lens of their emotionalized vision of its effects. Is it surprising that blacks have become the "moral core" of the Democratic party?