[hellinahandcart]

Suprised it took until end of article to slip in the comparison.

Oh, you're overlooking the best part! And he waited until the VERY end to wedge this one in:

Or was he a fierce opponent -- as a Jew -- of empire? What empire would he oppose today?

(dighton, another "cat-tongued segue" for you.)

[dighton]

If you expect the worst from James Carroll, you will not be disappointed.

Footnote.