In order to understand the neocons, we need constantly to bear in mind three of their fundamental principles: 1. The dialectic. We can contradict today what we fervently asserted yesterday, without penalty, because we are superior to those from whom we demand consistency. 2. Amnesia. The masses will soon forget what we advocated yesterday, so we can freely oppose it today. 3. We ALWAYS blame somebody else for the consequences of our own policies, actions, and falsehoods. With these “principles” (see what I mean?) in mind, it is easy to assess the neocon screaming that the “democracy” they pretended to … Continue reading Egypt: Down Is Suddenly Up for the Neocons