[drhogan]

when i read neo-conservative foreign policy documents, they remind me of 19th century british imperialism. i'm afraid that if we follow the neo-com approach we will be stuck with troops all over the world, supporting governments that can't survive on their own. this policy didn't serve the brits very well, and i'm skeptical that it is in America's interest in the long-run.
i much prefer the eisenhower/kennedy approach of destabilizing these regimes using covert methods (e.g., cia and local forces).

[rmlew]

Aren't we doing that in iran?

I do not support the neconservative idea of an empire of liberty. On the otherhand destroying the worst Muslim regimes, destabilizing the lesser ones, and reforming the rest is preferable to allowing them to unite.

[Brian S]

Noted.

Imperialism. It's track record in history is disturbing.

Our path is risky.

Pray.