Centrist elite doesn't get blamed for Iraq war b/c there is presumption that they are the mature, balanced, grown-ups of politics. Not true
@ToryAnarchist Yes, servility was at work. I remember thinking in 2002/2003 how deferential press is to president on foreign policy.
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@HeerJeet As well as giving left & right dissidents credit, a lesson I take from Iraq is need to stiffen spines of centrists like Hagel.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet Best chance to stop next war is if opposition exists in every part of the spectrum, including center. Periphery isn't enough. -
@ToryAnarchist Agree. We have to make skepticism about military solutions part of the default "common sense" of centrists. - Show replies
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