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2007-10-01 04:12:28 · 13 answers · asked by Supercell 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
To answer the "neolib" question, never heard it before. It probably does not exist in the context that "neocon" exists.
In answer to the "neocon" question, the difference there lies in the difference between William F, Buckley ("arch conservative") and Richard Perle ("arch neocon"). Neocons embrace an interventionist policy that most conservatives abhor (outside of CIA action).
As a conservative, I'll be glad when a real conservative (like Reagan) is in office again.
2007-10-01 04:32:18 · answer #1 · answered by midnyteryder1961 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 'neoconservative' or 'neocon' generally refers to individuals who were responsible for, or who support the agenda of the 'Project for a New American Century' or 'PNAC' manifesto which laid out plans for American 'leadership' around the globe.
It is most famously known for specifically citing the need for a 'new pearl harbor' in order to get their agenda pushed through quickly.
They got their 'new pearl harbor' on 9/11 - and have exploited it endlessly ever since.
'Neolib' is a meaningless term. A sad attempt to shift the blame for this administrations failures to liberals and democrats.
2007-10-01 11:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neocons are conservatives that have 'sold out' to liberal behavior. Neocons are basically hypocrites. They say they support fiscal conservatism, then turn around and spend more money than democrats while complaining about irresponsible spending. They say they support small government but are adamant about giving the government more power.
Now you know why I became a Libertarian.
2007-10-01 11:21:40 · answer #3 · answered by skullklipz 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Neoconservativism: [noun] an approach to politics or theology that represents a return to a traditional point of view (in contrast to more liberal or radical schools of thought of the 1960s).
Sounds good to me. Nothing wrong with that. Some people say it's when a liberal turns conservative.
Never heard the term neolib, but there should be...hmm what would the definition be?
2007-10-01 11:20:49 · answer #4 · answered by time_wounds_all_heelz 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Neocons are libs who looked around at what their party was standing for and said,"What the hell are we doing?"
There are no neolibs because once a conservative, always a conservative.
2007-10-01 11:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by jrldsmith 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Neocon, regardless of the definition, is a term that liberals toss around to try and undermine the unassailable truth of conservatism. They won't succeed.
2007-10-01 11:26:37 · answer #6 · answered by Realist 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think these terms correspond with some new religion.
The dreaded "neocon" has the horns.
The dreaded "neolib" has the tail.
Don't ask me what they are, I don't subscribe to this particular religion.
2007-10-01 11:16:31 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Neo = new
Con = Conservative
This is usually the people who were communist types coming over to the conservative side. Since the liberals are already communistic. A communist wouldn't make himself "new" by being a liberal.
2007-10-01 11:29:44 · answer #8 · answered by ALunaticFriend 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neo simply means new. I suppose it's a way of distinguishing 2007 liberal or conservative ideology from 1957 liberal or conservative ideology.
In reality, it's a buzzword that's used way too often (especially in this category) and it's usually used with a derogatory connotation.
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2007-10-01 11:20:54 · answer #9 · answered by Chad 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Neo Cons are liberals that claim their conservative and have a hawkish foreign policy. Congress is flooded with them.
2007-10-01 11:17:43 · answer #10 · answered by Goldwater Conservative 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋