What is reality?

Andrew Bacevich thinks that many of the principles we hold dear and think they reflect the real world are, in fact, myths. Here's his list of seven:

Myth #1: The purpose of government is to advance the common good.
Myth #2: Good governance entails fiscal responsibility.
Myth #3: Justice is blind.
Myth #4: The “wise men” are truly wise.
Myth #5: The Persian Gulf is a vital U.S. national security interest.
Myth #6: Prospects for an Israeli-Palestinian peace depend on Washington playing the role of honest broker.
Myth #7: War is the continuation of policy by other means.

What say you?