Thursday, October 04, 2007
'Distinctions matter'
Roger Cohen asks a simple question: 'What's a neocon?' He makes interesting points about the labelling of people. ... FYI: I initially supported the war (to my brown-bag-over-head embarrassment) and don't consider myself a neocon at all. The main reason for my regret: It didn't work. How do you label that? ... Note: Much talk lately about how killings in Iraq are down. Hope it's a sign of progress. The military goal now is to minimize future blowback. Whether that's a form of 'managing defeat' or 'redefining victory,' I haven't a clue. I don't think anyone knows. ...
Roger Cohen asks a simple question: 'What's a neocon?' He makes interesting points about the labelling of people. ... FYI: I initially supported the war (to my brown-bag-over-head embarrassment) and don't consider myself a neocon at all. The main reason for my regret: It didn't work. How do you label that? ... Note: Much talk lately about how killings in Iraq are down. Hope it's a sign of progress. The military goal now is to minimize future blowback. Whether that's a form of 'managing defeat' or 'redefining victory,' I haven't a clue. I don't think anyone knows. ...
