War Looms

In Washington the war drums have begun to vibrate more loudly this week. Sen. John McCain continues to love war, of course, as do the neo-racist haters of all things Islamic. But a new element has been edging onto TV panels, the centrist practical men. Some very reasonable liberals on MSNBC have discovered that Syria is a vital part of America's self-interest. After all, Syria is near land that itself borders on oil fields. They do not see any reason for the President to hesitate. Here is the argument. The whole region could disintegrate, and in the end the oil-rich nations might end up selling their oil to countries that do not have oil, selling oil on the world market, just as they do today. We can't let this happen. We need to get in there and start killing someone, anyone. Otherwise the high opinion the world has of us will fade, and no one will love America again.