Death of the Liberal Class

The liberal class legitimates the state. It offers a way for limited forms of dissent and gradual change to happen. The liberal class defines itself as being like a conscience of the nation. It gives us a chance to deny that we are bad people who want to cause unfairness. By doing this, it serves as a bulwark against radicals who say that we need to change the system in a big way. If this class loses its job and becomes an object of ridicule and hatred, then the delicate fabric that holds our democracy together is going to be destroyed. That will make it easier for proto-fascists to take over.