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I think energy, space and health are arguments of pragmatism, but we've grown up to see them as principle. I'm talking about a cultural shift. Don't get me wrong, I'm not pushing for a pie-in-the sky love-fest. I think these are goals that can move one nation ahead of others.
The world is shrinking, and war isn't what it used to be. It's too messy, and doesn't provide the returns it used to. It once provided a tax base. Now it doesn't even guarantee puppet states. If anything, it's just become dirty work and a distraction. This isn't just principle as far as I see it. It's a smart move in an evolving game.