What elements make up a path to a third way in contemporary American politics? It is more than self-evident that millions of citizens are, to say the least, disenchated with the two major options presented to us at election time. It is manifest that "There's something happening here. / What it is ain't exactly clear."
Or, at least it was unclear yesterday. Today, in a detailed and insightful mediation, Michael Totten responds to a bit of predictable Timesian blather by James Atlas, with an internal checklist of what he does believe. His conclusion is:
"So when James Atlas at the New York Times says we liberal hawks are turning into conservatives, I have to say sorry, but no. Foreign policy is one subject among many. I may have a neocon wrench in my toolbox, but my liberal and libertarian tools are awfully useful, too. Neoconservatism may have its virtues, but Independence is better."He's correct. But of more interest are the steps by which he gets there, and the issues he illuminates en route.
Read the rest at: An Inquiry into Neoconservatism (Updated)
Posted by Vanderleun at October 22, 2003 12:29 PM