Any source that takes delight in raising the specter of "neoconservative" influence is one I tend to discredit on the merit a number of the detractors use it as means to voice anti-semitic thought.
Man, you walked right into that one.
In the article I just posted to you, here's a quote.
"What Kaplan, Brooks, Boot, and Kagan are doing is what the Rev. Jesse Jackson does when caught with some mammoth contribution from a Fortune 500 company he has lately accused of discriminating. He plays the race card. So, too, the neoconservatives are trying to fend off critics by assassinating their character and impugning their motives."
"Man, you walked right into that one. "
I read the article, including that quote.
I deliberately chose the reply I made with that quote in mind for I do not bow to pressure to take a less vocal stance for fear of pre-emptive rhetoric. You might consider that the person you quoted is infact doing what you accuse me of.
I stand by my statement. A number do use "neoconservatism" as a tool to spread anti-semitic thought. You'll notice I did not say all, nor the majority. Given it's misuse for reasons I object to, I will not give respect to its usage. If you want to debate the thoughts of the policy in play, I will do so. I will not engage in a debate of "neoconservative".
"Fact: They have declared war on us.
The entire Middle East? You stated we must reform the entire Middle East? Who has declared war on us?"
Again, I did not state the Middle East declared war on us. If you cannot separate your belief from my own this conversation is useless. Islamic Fundamentalists, as you should be aware, declared war on our country. Saddam, not a fundamentalist of Islam, declared war on this country. The goal of extremists is to destroy "The Great Satan". Governments that create an atmosphere where this view is embraced need reform. Saddam supported the objective of these fundmentalists. He needed to be removed. The Fundamentalists now lack one less ally in their battle against the U.S. Result? An opportunity for freedom in one more country with less of a threat this same nation will look tolerantly on those intent on causing our country harm. They will hopefully be more engaged in leading happy productive lives that are at odds with the call to death that jihadists demand. Neighboring Muslim states will in turn be impacted by their freedoms, desirous of the same for themselves.