Defcon Blue

Over the past twenty years, Republicans have successfully positioned themselves as the party that is strong on National Defense. At a time when America and the world are consumed with fear about Islamic radical terrorism, the Democrats need a strong coherent message on national defense. If they do not have one, they will be doomed to also-ran status until the current atmosphere of fear and uncertainty subsides.

I believe that Republicans do not and should not have a monopoly on defense policy. In the case of the current administration, its policies have been incredibly ineffective or even damaging to America’s national interest. But Democrats share in the blame for these policies because they have failed to present an alternative vision for the so-called War on Terror.

The purpose of this blog is to help progressives define a strong national security policy, one that protects American lives, promotes American values around the world provides an alternative to our current slash and burn policies.