Repudiation of one of the favorite liberal canards

Ever heard that classic "Bush's policies have alienated our friends around the globe."

Uh, not so much.

Furthermore, the departure of Mr. Bush will hardly leave the nation's foreign relationships in tatters. Despite much American introspection, Euro-liberal sniping and Latin American leftist fantasizing, the quantity and quality of America's formal friendships have endured, if not actually increased, since 2001. Eighty-four governments, out of a world total of some 192, are formally allied with the U.S.

Foreign leaders such as France's Nicolas Sarkozy and Germany's Angela Merkel clearly see that their true interest resides in maintaining and renewing their relationships with the U.S. Few governments have prospered by severing such bonds. In Asia as well, nations are looking to strengthen their ties to America. China needs the U.S. market. India is moving toward America, not away.

The number of America's foes hasn't grown under the Bush administration. The actual number of our enemies can be counted on one hand: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela. With the exception of the latter, all these enmities predate Mr. Bush and his successor will inherit them.

Read the rest here. Timothy Lynch and Robert Singh hit the nail right on the head. And if you don't think they're credible, well both are academics at the University of London and are the authors of "After Bush: The Case for Continuity in American Foreign Policy" (Cambridge University Press, 2008.)

So either way, Bush's policies will continue. And I'm believing that this war has turned the corner. Imagine us actually winning! I can.