It's been a long time since I've heard anyone speak of "moral high ground". From my vantagepoint it was lost long before this when the U.S. collaborated with harsh dictatorial regimes during the Cold War for the sole reason that they were anti-communist. September 11, 1973 in Chile immediately comes to mind. Ancient history, I know, but it's one of many examples over the last 50 years. At one time moral high ground was an important part of U.S. foreign policy, but I don't think it's even spoken of as a serious consideration any more, except to be given lip-service -- say one thing and do another. More's the pity.
