What is neo-conservatism?

[Imran Siddiqui]

I would think Wilson would have responded the same way if Britain had criticised the entry of the US, and refused to assist in the defence of France.

I doubt it. He says we'll make the sacrifice willingly, but doesn't say we expect others to make it as well. Recall that none of Wilson's allies 'signed on' to his plan after WW1.

If we are willing to make the sacrifice, why call out others who may not be willing to? That's calling attention to your own sacrifice, pandering for others to take up the burden, which is not what Wilson was saying at all.

[Ben Kenobi]

Recall that none of Wilson's allies 'signed on' to his plan after WW1.

To his great bitterness. He had plenty of criticisms for the peace in Versailles, but most of all, was disappointed at the rejection of his plan by the US.

[Imran Siddiqui]

He didn't throw Britain or France under the bus for it, though. He may have been disapointed, but never started railing against those countries who didn't want to sign on.

[Wycoff]

Originally posted by Agathon


You ignore the influence of Strauss. In his twisted world what you say almost never matches your real reasons for action.

I have to admit that I'd never heard of Strauss or Straussism prior to reading this thread...

[Caligastia]

Originally posted by Agathon
A bunch of reasonably well-educated middle-aged white wimps who think they have the right and obligation to tell everyone else what to do.

That's terribly rich coming from a communist.