Blogger “Surfeited” has a novel suggestion: “Whenever a neoconservative says something should be done … you can finish the thought for him by adding three little words: by killing people.” Skeptical? Check out the samples.


Surfeited:

… Whenever a neoconservative says something should be done, whether it is democracy promotion, or instilling purpose in an enervated American populace, or diplomacy you can finish the thought for him by adding three little words: by killing people.

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David Brooks: It almost doesn’t matter what great task government sets for itself, as long as it does some tangible thing with energy and effectiveness … [by killing people]

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