Post-phoric

The bliss has dwindled as reality forced me to recognize the three unfinished papers leering at me from my computer screen. If it's any solace to anyone, I have read and reread NSC-68 countless times now and learned only one thing: I should not be in the business of writing defense memos that will dictate strategy for half a century.

Shucks...that, sadly, is the assignment I'm now trying to complete.

On a happier note, NSC-68 has a real swell description of the purpose of the United States.

The fundamental purpose of the United States is laid down in the Preamble to the Constitution: "...to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for our common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity." In essence, the fundamental purpose is to assure the integrity and vitality of our free society, which is founded upon the dignity and worth of the individual.

There's more, but I'll spare you the pleasure. If you're interested, read the whole thing here.