30 January 2007
Our Options in Iraq
Bret Stephens in his January 30, 2007 Wall Street Journal essay outlined all the prominent proposals for ending America’s adventure in Iraq with reference to President Bush’s undefined goal of “victory.” The only conclusion I can draw is that Bush's way identifies a success result to the invasion as confirmation that the U.S. may act unilaterally around the world without regard for national sovereignty.
The time of playing nice may well be over. If so, we should admit it--that in order to enjoy the pleasures of our economic good luck we can't afford disorder in the world--anywhere.
This strategy means that we are a constant target for terrorism, so our defenses must always be on guard. As Vice President Cheney has pointed out, we need to have the stomach for it. It also means there will be no friendly states abroad--only sycophants and enemies. Welcome to Bushworld.
Bret Stephens in his January 30, 2007 Wall Street Journal essay outlined all the prominent proposals for ending America’s adventure in Iraq with reference to President Bush’s undefined goal of “victory.” The only conclusion I can draw is that Bush's way identifies a success result to the invasion as confirmation that the U.S. may act unilaterally around the world without regard for national sovereignty.
The time of playing nice may well be over. If so, we should admit it--that in order to enjoy the pleasures of our economic good luck we can't afford disorder in the world--anywhere.
This strategy means that we are a constant target for terrorism, so our defenses must always be on guard. As Vice President Cheney has pointed out, we need to have the stomach for it. It also means there will be no friendly states abroad--only sycophants and enemies. Welcome to Bushworld.
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