This sentiment takes an extreme form among those who favor what might be called a "trade uber alles" philosophy.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Trading With The Enemy

Trade uber alles means, by definition, subordinating national security considerations to the ambitions of those who seek profits through commerce.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Trading With The ��Enemy��

Of course, this "stability uber alles" business is completely at odds with President George W. Bush's harsh critique of his predecessors' approach to international affairs.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Arms controllers return

Does anyone really think that the rejection of John Bolton and his replacement by someone more to the liking of John Kerry and the UN uber alles crowd is going to produce the systemic reform of the United Nations to which even the latter folks are currently paying lip-service?

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Bush v. Kerry II