The Axis of Arrogance By Patrick Rooney Stop me if you’ve heard this one: a nation votes for its president, and the result is breathtakingly close. There is a question about a high number of “invalid” ballots. The loser—from a wealthy family—rages, and demands a recount. The winner urges unity. The winner’s campaign promoted a stand for freedom. The loser’s campaign promoted appeasement to dictators. I’m talking about Taiwan 2004, not America 2000. But the example also tends to destroy an old boyhood myth I once believed, that the world was vast and diverse. No, in many ways, it’s actually...