Neocons Wage War on a 'Realist'

In today’s Washington, the city’s preeminent newspaper publishes a neoconservative attack on President Barack Obama’s choice to oversee intelligence analyses because the person is a “realist.” Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Mar 6, 2009 - 11:47 AM PST
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by Dwight Rousu - Mar. 6, 2009

Parry focuses on the ridiculous irony of neocon opposition to a CIA appointment because he is a "realist" and puts the opposition in context so it can be understood. Once understood, the neocon opposition can be better loathed. The article has informed clarity.

The neocons, who are essentially right-wing intellectuals wanting to bend U.S. government policy in directions that fit their ideological interests, recognized early on ... More »

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