|
|
,
Add to My Group(s)
Permalink
View Article Stats (2 comments)
Add to My Group(s)
View Article Stats (2 comments)
Calling the Bluff on the Limits of American Power and Influence
By Ron Fullwood (about the author)
Become a Fan -- Page 3 of 3 page(s)
The first affirmation of that understanding of that moral authority will be the ending of the Iraq occupation. Without taking that initiative, it will be impossible for those we intend to lecture about respect for border integrity or sovereign authority to take us seriously.
Next, we will need to move to repair and rebuild those international relationships which have grown defensive and tepid in the face of Bush's unbridled aggression and ambition abroad. The world needs to be convinced that our nation does not so covet their land or their resources that we're willing to allow or support another bloody coup.
Finally, we need to re-order and prioritize our ambitions abroad to reflect our new, responsible, cooperative posture. Only then can we hope that any of our admonitions about restraint, cooperation, or peace and disarmament are heard.
Become a Fan -- Page 3 of 3 page(s)
Next, we will need to move to repair and rebuild those international relationships which have grown defensive and tepid in the face of Bush's unbridled aggression and ambition abroad. The world needs to be convinced that our nation does not so covet their land or their resources that we're willing to allow or support another bloody coup.
Finally, we need to re-order and prioritize our ambitions abroad to reflect our new, responsible, cooperative posture. Only then can we hope that any of our admonitions about restraint, cooperation, or peace and disarmament are heard.
Ron Fullwood, is an activist from Columbia, Md. and the author of the book 'Power of Mischief' : Military Industry Executives are Making Bush Policy and the Country is Paying the Price
The views expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author
and do not necessarily reflect those of this website or its editors.
 Contact Author |
Contact Editor |
 View Authors' Articles |
Comments
The time limit for entering new comments on this article has expired.
This limit can be removed. Our paid membership program is designed to give you many benefits, such as removing this time limit. To learn more, please click here.
| 2 comments |
To view all comments:
(Or you can set your preferences to show all comments, always)
U.S. is a 'tiger' on paper only. No longer the 'super power'
by John Lorenz on Saturday, Aug 16, 2008 at 1:08:30 PM
What "moral authority?"
by Mr M on Saturday, Aug 16, 2008 at 11:52:19 PM