From: Monte Davis 

"Rich Gauszka"  wrote:

>Actually it's a tragedy. It's also a loss that you can't comprehend that.

The whole neocon-9/11 complex that works itself into a froth bashing the
UN, France, "old Europe" in general, the ungrateful WWII allies
whose chestnuts we pulled from the fire, etc., is peculiar. It seems to be
rooted in a belief that we're always better off going it alone than having
to deal with allies who don't back us 110% every time on every issue.

It might make more sense if it were part of a consistent isolationism
(we're Fortress America, screw up your own continents but don't mess with
us), or if it were part of a consistent imperialism (we've got the muscle
and will to send forth our armies until no potential threats remain
anywhere).

But since either one would be economic suicide, and neither one is remotely
likely to get sustained domestic support, they just keep on striking their
poses.

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