We all need to remember that Hanson is a self-acknowledged liberal, and that this colors his perceptions of current events. He is an outstanding historian, but good historical analysis requires and benefits from the detachment and perspective of time for the impact and meaning of events to become clear. When it comes to current events Hanson is no more immune from his biases than anyone else.
Good points. I will say that I had more faith in his common sense gut reactions then perhaps I should have and just need to take that into consideration.
I am not prone to throw the baby out with the bath water. But I must say that Michelle Obama is pretty much not heart felt about anything other than her own comfort, and anyone who thinks otherwise is missing the mark, and badly.
He is not a self described liberal; good grief.