ive been meaning to get a post together for a couple days with some stuff about the neo conservative agenda and september 11th. for now, go and read this wikipedia entry on
leo strauss, the guy who originated the neo-con agenda. if you dont want to read the article, heres a quote:
Strauss argued that contemporary liberalism was the logical outcome of the philosophical principles of modernity, as practiced in the advanced nations of the Western world in the 20th century, contained within it an intrinsic tendency towards relativism, which in turn led to nihilism, what he believed permeated contemporary American society. As Strauss saw it, "good politicians" need to reassert the absolute moral values that unite society and this would overcome the moral relativism that liberalism had created.
To do so, they needed to propagate myths necessary to give ordinary people meaning and purpose as to ensure a stable society. Modern liberalism had stressed the pursuit of individual liberty as its highest goal, and Strauss wanted government to take a more active role in promoting morality. Perpetual deception of the citizens by those in power is critical in Strauss's view because the populace needs to be led; they need strong rulers to tell them what is good for them.
now
thats scary.