Reply #36: Well, if you had actually read his speech, you'd know the answer

[dolstein]

Indeed, Lieberman's speech addressed both of these issues. In case you weren't aware, Lieberman wants to balance the budget, which is why he thinks its irresponsible for Democrats to embrace massive new spending programs. And Lieberman does support working with allies in rebuilding Iraq -- he has criticized Bush consistently for shutting the UN out of the post-Iraq processes. But Lieberman isn't willing to pacify dictators who slaughter their citizens and destabilize the region. I hate to remind you, but the Democrats actually used to be the party that activiely and forcefully opposed fascism and tyranny, while it was the Republicans who shied aware from military engagement.