[The_Rorschach]

I can't believe this has been ignored. Personally, I find it extremely insightful. I think the Arab world is finally waking up to the inconsistancies which will be found in a govenment based upon instability. Having a President every four years and a largely different congress every six, does not bode well for a uniform concensus in regards to foreign policy. As a result, we are almost fated to perpetually short sighted goals as the only results which will benefit those in office are they which will come about immediately.

There are many (correctable) flaws in this country, and as with the one above, it is largely due to the fact that America was envisioned as an isolationist empire. Not a world super-power. Were there a higher standard of morality and greater degree of education, in the populace as well the Presidency (quick quiz, how many US Presidents have formal education in International Law or Relations?), I believe the inconsistancies in our foreign policies would be significantly reduced.

Of course, I could be wrong, thats just my take on it.,