Firebrand black activist Dr. Cornel West gave a speech at the Tavis Smiley Presents Poverty In America series on Thursday that may surprise libertarians – in how much they agree with the „socialist radical.“

Decrying the erosion of civil liberties today, Dr. West loudly lamented the „crypto-fascist“ state developing in America – contrasting the federal government to crack addicts, whom he said at least „are honest about their addiction. The White House is addicted to power!“