The Dems know their (perceived) weaknesses, and foreign policy is a huge one. They want to steer the public's attention away from any discussion in that area, and toward their (perceived) strengths - basically handouts and services from government to the masses. "It's the economy, stupid" doesn't work when there are more important issues like National Security at stake. Do you think Clinton would have won in '92 if Gulf War I had still been ongoing? Bush won the war too soon, and debate shifted to domestic issues.
The Dems basically want the war to be over, so the sheeple will vote for the candidate who promises the most creature comforts like national health care. Winning or losing isn't really that important, as long as they can spin the result - it's either WE won the war (America), WE got us out of that quagmire (the Democrats) or THEY LOST (the Republicans). Either way, they want it off the front page before election day.
The Deconstructionist Movement, q.v.
It's real, and it started in college English departments, of all places. (I think English depts. had "radicalism envy" and wanted to out-do the poly-sci freaks with how fast they could tear the nation apart. Seriously.)
The author only HINTS at what "deconstructionism" is. Guys, it's real, Google it, and we must learn how to combat this multi-headed hydra!
Sauron