The goal, I submit, is obvious: subjugating the world (which is barbarian, dangerous, envious and ungrateful) to US power for the sake of America's interests.
You ride astride the imaginary in order to hunt down the real.
Even ivory towers need central heating.
In dancing with the enemy one follows his steps even if counting under one's breath.
I came, I saw, I was confused.
The predominant yardstick of your government is not human rights but national interests.