Are True Conservatives Ashamed of the Neo-Cons?

Question

I'm curious about the feelings of old school conservatives with the neo-conservative administration and it's policies.

Not being conservative, it's difficult for me to look at without my liberal bias. But it seems there isn't much that can sincerely be called "conservative" anymore, with the exception of religion.

The fiscal policies fly in the face of fiscal responsibility.

Have at it.

If you are ashamed of the neo-cons, do you support George Bush, his administration, the Republican majority in congress, and their policies?

By neo-conservative, I am referring to the common and current neo-conservative definition which is commonly associated with this adminitration and the BUSH DOCTRINE.

President Dwight Eisenhower, Republican, uttered these words on November 8, 1954:

"Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment insurance and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history. There is a tiny splinter group, of course, that believes that you can do these things. Among them are a few Texas oil millionaires, and an occasional politician or businessman from other areas. Their number is negligible and they are stupid."

In addition to being a war hero, a decent fellow, a moderate Republican before they began to go extinct, President Eisenhower apparently was also quite the prophet. Little George W. Bush was about 9 years old at the time...
http://www.snopes.com/politics/quotes/ike.asp

Answer 1

In some ways we are ashamed of them. As a traditional conservative, I am appalled at the lack of responsibility in spending. I think "spreading democracy" and reforming the middle east is utopian. Traditional conservatives are more "realist" and cautious. Many traditional conservatives don't believe in using state power to advance religious positions. We believe religion is a good thing for society, but government shouldn't interfere with it. Yes, we believe in a strong defense, but not that you should use it just because you have it. Remember, it was Democrat Madeline Albright who said "why have a military if you're not going to use it".

Basically it's about limited government. Neo-Cons and Liberals both want big government - just for different purposes.

Answer 2

Just look at the positions of "traditional conservatives," such as Pat Buchanon and George Will. Both of them tend to be fiscal and foreign policy conservatives, and are strongly against the paths taken by the current administration.

Answer 3

The term is improperly applied. You can't label the entire Bush administration as Neo-Con. However, converted liberals that support a hawkish agenda and continue to spend like liberals are not really conservative at all.

Answer 4

true,,but,,, fiscal conservatives are born-again Christians, no more,, no less,,, their agenda is a crusade to spread the word of Jesus Christ and introduce and get passed,, the laws that they see as moral....... not "just",, but ,, "moral"... especially sexual conduct... ethical behavior is the result of moralizing, like bioethics for example,, and although the conduct of Bill Clinton is unacceptable, at the same time,, the conduct of the Republican party to seek and publicize his privacy,, was,,, "just" behavior,,,, and the lies of George W. Bush,, although a sin,, are considered ,, forgivable..... pardonable...,,,,,,,, it's hypocrisy in it's truest form..........

Answer 5

Some one like Dwight Eisenhower, or Barry Goldwater or Theodore Rosevelt would have been appalled at those fools.

Answer 6

I am a conservative and proud of it. "Neo-cons" is a term used to describe people who once were liberal, then saw the light and became the "new-conservatives."
George Bush and members of his administration are not neo-cons. They are all Republicans. Most have been Republicans. I agree that the size of government and spending by the government are out of control These are clearly not conservative practices. Members of both houses of Congress are equally guilty.
I am in favor of less government, smaller government, less government spending, less government regulation. If I could find a way to put the clamps my elected officials, I would.

Answer 7

They should be, and why they don't report these radicals like John Skerry is still supporting them by ignoring them. It's just making them look worse.

Answer 8

"Ashamed"? A bit momentous-sounding, isn't it?

I don't agree with everything the current crowd-in-power has done but I'd take 'em all over again instead of Algae the Green Guy and The Moron from Massachusetts.

Politics sure ain't a made-for-TV movie, is it?!?

Answer 9

They are flaky.

And if you go to a RNC fund raiser they are not there.

I don't go to church so I don't have to deal with them.

Go big Red Go

Answer 10

Yes, we are.

I alway support my president, unlike that John Skerry II person who hates America.