One of the keys to winning the Cold War was the Marshall Plan, which was at least as important as creating NATO or the CIA or the Strategic Air Command. We should have a comprehensive understanding that in this war, we will be the proactive ally of creating prosperity, and safety and freedom for the entire Muslim world that wishes to live in civilization. Here is the only place Newt is wrong. A Marshall Plan to build wealth in a Muslim country would be counter-productive because it would then expose them to our culture. They hate our culture,just like the fundie Christians hate our culture. If we want to go in and help dig wells or build bridges or hospitals,fine. Do so and then leave. Don't try to force our cultures and our values down their throats.
I agree, the white man's burden is a thing of the past.