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The I-word

Nobody wants to be described as an isolationist, and after using the word in a story on Republican politics earlier this week, I got an email from the Cato Institution's Khristine Brookes, who's trying to banish it.

But whatever word you use, AEI's Danielle Pletka thinks something's afoot: 

When the center of gravity of the GOP appears to be shifting away from a robust defense of American leadership, American interests, and American allies in the world, it’s right to wonder whether there isn’t something more fundamental going on. And when those who label themselves disciples of Ronald Reagan start calling for America to look inward, to shy away from the world’s problems, to cut the military, cut commitments, and otherwise bug out from the international arena except when it comes to making money, it’s hard not to hear an isolationist duck quacking.

Pletka notes that other strains of isolationism -- protectionism, notably -- aren't really part of the stew. And she blames Obama for the whole thing.

Semi-relatedly, if you want to dive deep into this stuff, there's a smart new book out on the history of what's been called isolationism.

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