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Whimsical Wolfie

Josh Marshall today sort of points out how the delusionary vision of the neo-conservative Pax Americana has begun to fade under the bright light of reality, and their refusal to admit this is leading them to make ever more ludicrous claims.

(By the way, this is called backtracking on your position; in case no one makes that clear.)

Josh also comments:

In the 19th century history was supposed to repeat itself: the first time as tragedy, the second as farce. In the 21st century it seems to be farce, followed by farce, followed by farce in a kind of infinite recurrence. Sort of a mix of Marx and Nietzsche, I guess.

I think Josh linked to the wrong Marx.