Must Read Article in the American Conservative Magazine

Now, don't think I've slipped a nut. As I've mentioned, I think traditional - as opposed to the radical right who call themselves conservatives now - conservatives and progressives these days have a fair amount in common.

And American Conservative Magazine has become a regular read for me. Plus their current article, "The Weakness of Empire" should be required reading for every American resident.

Here's the tease from the article by Michael Vlahos:

History has not dealt kindly with imperial ambitions, and America, however benevolent her intent, cannot hope to be an exception.