White House has shunned overseas fighting for freedom , argues Luis Gonzalez . Tyrants will do what they want to do , whether we support protesters or not , Gonzalez says . What foreign freedom - fighters want from us is moral validation of their cause , he says . President Obama 's aversion to his predecessor 's policies is clear not just in his snide condescension , but also in his actions . Fighting for freedom overseas has been America 's official policy since Truman , he says .
White House has shunned overseas fighting for freedom , argues Luis Gonzalez . Tyrants will do what they want to do , whether we support protesters or not , Gonzalez says . What foreign freedom - fighters want from us is moral validation of their cause , he says . Fighting for freedom overseas has been America 's official policy since Truman , he says .