The neocons have been out of power since late 2008...

The nastiest neocons may have been out of power since 2008, but Obama seems to hold some neo-con cards in his hand and has allowed Victoria Nuland, et al to continue their games. Perhaps he is a whole lot more of a neo-con than most would like to think - especially if it suits his Wall Street buddies.

"It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."