"The generation of American imperialists who created the cold world order appear to have been clever fellows - mostly morality free, racist and classist, but skillful at executing their program (the devil must be given his due). The present bunch, while sharing their vainglory, seem to have none of their acumen."
Largely true except that it was also the cold-war generation who must assume responsibility for the fundamentalist resurgence in the Middle East and for the Afghani adventure that culminates in "Al Queda."
Joanna