[JohnGalt]

If the author believes half of what he is writing, he would have to support a policy of bringing the 'boys back home' and focus on an internal solution (closed borders, decentralized government, radically reduced size of government, a well-armed citizenry...) to the problem rather than an external solution (build welfare states in the Middle East.)

It's the difference between loving your country and loathing it.

I think he is just a hack who gets a speaking fee from Bendor Associates.

[AmericanInTokyo]

Fine. John. Whatever.

I can see you cannot see it.

PS, you are eloquent. Did you speak for them at some time --- and then not get paid for it?

[vbmoneyspender]

If the author believes half of what he is writing, he would have to support a policy of bringing the 'boys back home' and focus on an internal solution (closed borders, decentralized government, radically reduced size of government, a well-armed citizenry...) to the problem rather than an external solution (build welfare states in the Middle East.)

Respectfully, I just don't understand your mindset. Since the Brits burnt Washington D.C. down to the ground during the War of 1812, our basic strategy in defending America has been to never fight a war on American soil. That is what the Monroe Doctrine was all about. Given that this strategy has produced undeniable benefits for the country for almost 200 years, why would you want to change our basic war strategy by playing defense rather than offense? Why would you want to fight the war with militant Islam here rather than in the Middle East where the militants are located?