tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16355954.post116266636695678794..comments2024-03-28T08:57:53.180+00:00Comments on Darwinian Conservatism by Larry Arnhart: The Utopian Folly of the Iraq WarLarry Arnharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14619785331100785170noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16355954.post-1163000431232643712006-11-08T15:40:00.000+00:002006-11-08T15:40:00.000+00:00Mark,Yes, we are at war with radical Islamists. B...Mark,<BR/><BR/>Yes, we are at war with radical Islamists. But imperialistic wars like that in Iraq only promote new converts to radical Islam. If the American political culture of ordered liberty has a universal appeal, because it satisfies natural human desires, the cultural influence of the American way of life will eventually defeat Islamic radicalism. But to engage in imperialistic "nation building" in the Middle East will fail.<BR/><BR/>American leaders should proclaim "mission accomplished" in Iraq and then leave immediately.Larry Arnharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619785331100785170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16355954.post-1162913300330004952006-11-07T15:28:00.000+00:002006-11-07T15:28:00.000+00:00Dear Larry,I read your post with great interest. ...Dear Larry,<BR/><BR/>I read your post with great interest. As you know, I am generally on the other side of you on the issue of Iraq but I respect and find your position very interesting. I have some questions that will help me clarify what you mean.<BR/><BR/>1. Does 9/11 matter?<BR/>2. Are we at war with radical Islamists<BR/>3. Does Iraq play into that war?<BR/>4. How do you suggest we get out of Iraq?<BR/><BR/>These are the some of the questions that your post brought to mind.<BR/><BR/>Your former student and current friend,<BR/><BR/>Mark GriffithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com