The Republican Strategy: Eternal War

It's now clear what the Republican campaign theme will be this year.

A couple of weeks ago, when asked what was the major issue facing America, John McCain said it was "Islamo-fascism", and that it would be the dominant issue for the whole 21st century. Thus, at least 92 more years of war in Iraq, Afghanistan, and god-only-knows where else.

On February 7, as reported in the NYTimes, Mitt Romney addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference, and told them he was suspending his campaign. "Frankly, in this time of war, I simply cannot let my campaign be a part of aiding a surrender to terror..." and "And because I love America, in this time of war, I feel I have to now stand aside, for our party and for our country".

This is the Republican mind-set. War is the answer. And if you have not won yet, then keep on trying. And, in the process, enrich the military-industrial complex that is a major funder the party.

I hope that the Democratic candidate will address this issue directly in the debates to come this year, and present the electorate with a clear choice of alternatives.