How do you define neo-conservatism?

Question

-something that relates to sociology and politic.

Answer 1

''Neoconservatism'' is a somewhat controversial term referring to the political goals and ideology of the "new conservatives" in the United States. The "newness" refers the term's origination as either describing converts new to American conservatism (sometimes coming from a liberal or big-government New Deal background) or to being part of a "new wave" of conservative thought and political organization.

Answer 2

Fascist! And yes there is such a thing as you have a person that is head of it!

A neo-conservative (abbreviated as neo-con or neocon) is part of a U.S. based political movement rooted in liberal Cold War anticommunism and a backlash to the social liberation movements of the 1960s and 1970s. These liberals drifted toward conservatism: thus they are new (neo) conservatives. They favor an aggressive unilateral U.S. foreign policy. They generally believe that elites protect democracy from mob rule. Sometimes the spelling is "neoconservative."

The early leaders of the neoconservative movement were Irving Kristol (author of 1983 book Reflections of a Neoconservative) and Norman Podhoretz, both of whom have served as editors of Commentary Magazine, the flagship publication of the American Jewish Committee, a centrist American-Jewish organization. On its webpage Commentary boasts it is known "as the intellectual home of the neoconservative movement" which is "vitally engaged in the preservation and spread of democracy and Western values." [4]

Other magazines include the Weekly Standard, currently edited by William Kristol and owned by Rupert Murdoch. The editorial page of Wall Street Journal can generally be relied upon to promote solidly neoconservative analysis. Irving Kristol also founded The National Interest, a journal vying to compete with Foreign Affairs.

Important neoconservatives in American politics include Paul Dundes Wolfowitz, Richard Perle, David Wurmser, William Kristol (son of Irving Kristol), Elliott Abrams (son-in-law to Norman Podhoretz) and Douglas Jay Feith.

Think tanks and organizations closely related to the neoconservatives include American Enterprise Institute, Project for the New American Century and JINSA (Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs).

[edit]The neoconservatives and the Bush administrations
Many neoconservatives found important positions in the Department of Defense under George W. Bush. They had long argued for a preventive war against Iraq in particular, but also several other Middle Eastern countries (Iran, Syria, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia).

Immediately following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack, they renewed their calls for attack on Iraq. The Bush administration chose to first invade Afghanistan, but the neoconservatives eventually prevailed.

Answer 3

You want a universally accepted definition? How's this....
Neo-Conservative: One sympathetic toward Conservatives, Conservative: In the U.S. Political spectrum, those opposing big government and redundant government control, those who are predominantly self-sufficient and chose to be responsible for their own actions. Conservatives are opposed to proven ineffectual knee-jerk government programs and handouts to solve social problems. Conservatives are strongly in favor of government paid benefits for those proven to not be physically or mentally capable of providing for themselves. Conservatives embrace a strong work ethic and conventional moral values especially with respect to the family unit. Conservatives enjoy a high degree of sensitivity encompassing the appreciation of a long stroll in the moonlight, a walk hand in hand on the beach, a glass of fine imported wine, autumn leaves, snuggling by a winter fire, classical music and literature, renascence art, cuddly puppies, and the accompaniment of a warm sincere belt fed weapon....
I am Conservative....

Answer 4

There is no such thing. It was created by liberals to try and demonize conservatives. No politician really identifies themselves with it and there is no universally accepted definition.

Liberals just wanted a word to call conservatives that had a negative connotation. It is not working. Conservative is still not a political taboo but liberal is.

Answer 5

Neoconservatism is sprung from the old socialists who wanted a more hawkish foreign policy.

People throw it around like they mean "ultra-conservative", but those people are just retarded. Neoconservative means "liberal conservative".

Plain as that. People need to do their homework.

Answer 6

a conservative who advocates the assertive promotion of democracy and U.S. national interest in international affairs including through military means

Answer 7

I define it as being neat and clean and yet dangerous and exciting all wrapped up in one virile package.

Answer 8

there is no such thing its just a word liberals made up

Answer 9

power hungry self serving cowards

Answer 10

http://www.csmonitor.com/specials/neocon/neocon101.html

http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/003/000tzmlw.asp

http://www.newamericancentury.org/

of course some will never admit it exists. these are not liberal sources