[MD] Neoconservatism

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To David from Alice

Craig said

"At first I thought the article was a satire, but this link explains it:"

I was just about to suggest that you, David,  were perhaps having a joke at
the expense of all of us, because the selections you presented were 
outlandishly biased, particularly the "French Connection"
 I thought maybe you were trying to make that your
point, maybe something like "See what happens when philosophy and politics 
mix?".

About your last post...

First, this guy needs a proofreader..

Second, I largely agree with him, at least in his accounting of recent 
history. The conclusions he makes about Strauss's connection to the neocons 
seems somewhat credible, too and certainly nowhere near as alarmist as "the 
foremost scholar." or the perrenial presidential candidate. I think that the 
most balanced commentary about the connection came from the Rorty interview, 
however.

Third, as he says in the last paragraph, the tide is turning. Unfortunately,
I don't see anyone too promising in the wings in either party.. But maybe 
that is for the
best. Politicians are jerks, you can't trust any of them.And the reason they 
are jerks is because they have to get elected and have to do and say things 
in such a way as to accomplish that end.

Forth, I  think there is enough competent media around these days which will
seek to present the "truth" about what is going on, but as I said before, I
think one needs to be sceptical and always on the lookout for bias.

Fifth, as Jefferson said, we will wind up with the government we deserve.