War = Peace
Those who claim that the neoconservatives have fallen out of favor in the Bush Administration ought to read Bush's latest speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention. David Frum and Richard Perle couldn't have written a more satisfying piece.
A free and peaceful Iraq and a free and peaceful Afghanistan will be powerful, and examples in a neighborhood that is desperate for freedom. You see, by serving the ideal of liberty, we are bringing hope to others, and that makes America more secure. By serving the ideal of liberty, we're spreading the peace. Free countries do not export terror; free countries are peaceful countries. And by serving the ideal of liberty, we're serving the deepest ideals of America.
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More than three years ago, we launched a comprehensive review of America's global force posture -- the numbers, types, locations, and capabilities of U.S. forces around the world. We've consulted closely with our allies and with Congress; we've examined the challenges posed by today's threats and emerging threats. And so, today I announce a new plan for deploying America's Armed Forces.
Over the coming decade, we'll deploy a more agile and more flexible force, which means that more of our troops will be stationed and deployed from here at home. We'll move some of our troops and capabilities to new locations, so they can surge quickly to deal with unexpected threats. We'll take advantage of 21st century military technologies to rapidly deploy increased combat power.
The new plan will help us fight and win these wars of the 21st century.
"These wars of the 21st century"?
As Jon Stewart asked tonight, which ones does he have in mind?
Critics should not mistake the curious absence of neoconservatives from the political scene as a change in the basic geopolitical views of the Bush administration. Rather, it has to do with how the neoconservatives are polling with Rove's analysts.
Rest assured, if Bush is reelected, the neocons will be rockin' and rollin' again.
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