Fukuyama’s “After Neoconservatism”

I’ve only just gotten around to reading Francis Fukyama’s After Neoconservatism. My main reaction is, “Well, duh.” I mean, he’s smart, well-meaning, and all that, but some of his “conclusions” are things I’ve pretty much thought for years. I mean, sorry, when you used to be an avowed, active, committed NeoConservative, that still means you weren’t thinking straight at some point in the recent past. It’s kind of like declaring to the world that henceforth you’re not going to brothels — it’s admirable to repent, but it doesn’t mean I’m comfortable with you dating my daughter. Or, more importantly in …

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