I hope you don;t think this is a stupid question, but in reading different articles I have come across this term and I have never heard it used before. Thank you
2007-01-09 17:23:47 · 7 answers · asked by silent watcher 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
neo-con is short for neo-conservative, or new conservative. It's a way Republicans sometimes designate themselves (particularly since George Bush Jr. became president. Neo-cons are supposed to be more compassionate than the old conservatives (Nixon, Reagan) - they espouse the same basic ideas but are more generous with state programs, etc..., etc... That's why you often hear the word compassionate conservative.
This is what it means. All of this is very contentious. I'm not saying this reflects reality (or that it doesn't), I'm merely stating this is what people mean when they use the term Neo-Con.
2007-01-09 17:36:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new breed of conservatives. Young, dynamic republicans (or Conservatives if in Canada) who shun funding to family services like education and health and really, really like the war. A lot.
2007-01-09 17:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by Voodoo Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neo conservatives ... the new breed of the conservative movement basically .. politics.. republicans ... RUN AWAY WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!!
2007-01-09 17:31:45 · answer #3 · answered by Gahhhhhh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neo-conservative
2007-01-09 17:30:50 · answer #4 · answered by Sterz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person with a runny nose and a large anua.
2007-01-09 17:27:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
And... What about neo- lib?
2007-01-09 17:31:02 · answer #6 · answered by QQ dri lu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
new age conservatives
2007-01-09 17:30:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋