Took in a Princeton University lecture last night by Cass Sunstein, former information czar in the Obama White House who once proposed legal restrictions on those who espouse what he terms "conspiracy theories." The experience reminded me why liberal elitists are the enablers of rightwing fascism:
http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2012/11/26/31930/
Implicit in Sunstein's paradigm is the assumption that the American public lacks the capacity to critically evaluate various options and therefore should look to "choice architects" to tell them what's best for them. His Orwellian elitism may be well-meaning, but such paternalism plays into the hands of fascists who seek to control the masses, not to improve their lot. His naivety is truly dangerous because it enables those who would use their status as "choice architects" to lord over the rest of us. Does his philosophy extend into electoral politics? Should the "choice architects" advance "the sensible use of default rules" in the political arena, so as to "nudge" the public into voting for the candidates favored by the "choice architects"? The phrase "the banality of evil" comes to mind.

Speaking of  "the banality of evil" -- is Sunstein aware that the Obama administration continues to sign off on covert technologies that are being used to subjugate, control and harm American citizens -- apparently, including high elected officials of the government?  See:

http://viclivingston.blogspot.com/2011/12/u.html

http://viclivingston.blogspot.com/2012/10/obama-debate-trance-radio-frequency.html