So how do we actually go about winning the "decisive idealogical struggle of our time"?

The new Rovian moniker for the Bush doctrine, or DISOOT, is going to become the frame by which these things are discussed. And while I disagree that this conflict will ever represent anything more than an economic struggle for control of natural resources - the basis of every war in history - I'm willing to play in that dreamhouse while its the center of attention. I'd argue that everything you need to know about the Bush doctrine can be found in a position paper written by The Project for the New American Century. This has been the game plan since before Bush took office and they've done a pretty good job of following it, although the results have been far from what was forecast in that report.

In any event, given that we must take positive action to win the DISOOT, how do we do it other that what the Shock and Awe kids are offering up? Well, let's be honest about the source of our security and vulnerability, and about what funds the conflict for both sides - who the winners are and who the losers. And here's a starter for a vision of what policy decision we oughta look at next...