Time for Democrats to Change their Name Again?

In the not too distant past the Democrat Party began calling itself the Democratic Party. This was not announced as a name change they just pretended that the party name was "Democratic" all along. In the more distant past it was the Democrats who supported spreading democracy and so called "Nation Building". Back then Republicans were the isolationists who thought that we should "mind our business". There has been a complete reversal of roles.

During the 18 month debate about Iraq (dubbed the "rush to war" by lefties) one of the arguments put forward by Democrats was essentially "Democracy, it's not for everyone". It was said that the people of Iraq were not ready or able to create and maintain a democracy. President Bush and I disagreed. Bush put his presidency on the line to provide democratic governments to the people of Afghanistan and Iraq. If both these fledgling democracies survive President Bush will have freed more people than Abraham Lincoln.

Meanwhile, his successor will not choose a side between the people of Iran and the Mullahs who first stole an election and are now attempting to force their citizens into accepting those results. The Mullah's first tried to shut down all media coverage of the election results and the ensuing protests. When texts and tweeters kept communication possible the Mullah's got serious about dealing with descent in their nation. Protesters have been beaten, tear gassed and even killed in the streets. Many of the protesters carry signs written in English, clearly a cry for help from the west.

If only President Obama were more like President Kennedy who in his inaugural said..."Let every nation know whether it wishes us well or ill that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to to insure the survival and the success of liberty." The difference between the two men could not be more clear. One had principals and the other has panache.