At least Rich is able to mention various different areas, rather than just one myopic topic, of the American political enterprise, that somehow (mysteriously for him?) seem connected (at least in the essay), in their failure, and in their need for some new insight, program, or framework. He even refers to another writer on military affairs, whose ideas he agrees with.
But he does not get to the point of saying anything it seems, unless I missed it, about what might really be needed, either in terms of political reform, or in terms of some new way ahead.
A mere critique, even a correct one, of how both parties have failed the American people, without more, is not that new, really, now, and not that much in doubt, by those who have more than a media understanding of things.
But mere public wringing of hands, and gnashing of teeth, however truthful, does not get anyone anywhere further, now, really.
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