Imperialism, Then and Now
Found this on Atrios last night, and wanted to pass it along. It's from Jerome Doolittle over at Bad Attitudes.

Short Line: Nation Building is Imperialism is White Man's Burden. Don't think America is unique in this regard--soldiers have been forced to conquer then govern with compassion for a long time.

If you visit Jerome's site, also take a look at the "I Needed a Twinkie Defense" post regarding Bill Janklow. I'd be interesting to know if Bill considers himself a law and order type. Funny how laws suddenly become a LOT more flexible when it's their necks on the chopping block. Wonder what Rush Limbaugh is saying about Janklow...