Gore Vidal

[Max B. Sawicky]

. . .  His political commentary is ok. I mean his criticism of the U.S. is 
certainly on target; but, after that, I don't know what there is to say. 
His "socialism" seems to stop short at rubbing elbows with the laboring 
classes.   Joanna

I wonder if he is a socialist at all.  His politics are
isolationist/anti-imperialist and he's anti-theocratic,
but I've never seen much interest on his part in domestic
matters, other than a fascination with power.

I've always liked his writing, both novels and essays.
He's the sharpest essayist around, IMO.
If somebody could get him in a debate with Hitchens,
they could sell tickets and make some money.

mbs