funny to read this in 2009. what a colossal screw-up. think of how that money, the sickening billions of dollars, could have been spent more wisely. plus, you know, the thousands of lives lost. I'm sure Bush & Co. think it was all worthwhile.
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There are many specific ways for the United States to rebuild its relations with the world. It can match its military buildup with diplomatic efforts that demonstrate its interest and engagement in the world's problems. It can stop oversubsidizing American steelworkers, farmers and textile-mill owners, and open its borders to goods from poorer countries. But above all, it must make the world comfortable with its power by leading through consensus. America's special role in the world--its ability to buck history--is based not simply on its great strength, but on a global faith that this power is legitimate. If America squanders that, the loss will outweigh any gains in domestic security. And this next American century could prove to be lonely, brutish and short.
KAREN YOURISH. GRAPHIC BY KARL GUDE--NEWSWEEK. APPROX. 5,000 TROOPS ARE STATIONED IN AFGHANISTAN FOR OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. SOURCES: U.S. DEPT. OF DEFENSE, GLOBALSECURITY.ORG, THE MILITARY BALANCE, CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE.
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