Do libs really understand the words that they sometimes use?

Question

or do they use "neocon" because it sounds cool

neo·con·ser·va·tive (kən sʉr′və tiv)

adjective

designating or of an intellectual, political movement that evolved in the late 1970s in reaction to liberal and leftist thought, advocating individualism (senses & ), traditional moral standards, anti-Communist foreign policy, etc.

Show the libs the definition and they still spin it Funny I guess public school education is a failure proof 1st answer

Answer 1

If they say the word FREEDOM, no they don't.


Good one on the Neocon, though. Apparently there are more words than one they don't understand.

Answer 2

Here is the definition I am familiar with
from link:
From iconservative.com which has a good definition but terrible opinion:

Neo conservatives are pro-bombing, pro-empire heavyweight intellectuals who have filled the vacuum on the Right, where most Americans have little interest in foreign policy. They dominate Republican foreign policy because they care about it, whereas most Americans don't. NATO expansion was an example; most Americans don't think about it and don't care. "Neo cons" do. Also they heavily influence the Democratic Party from whence they came. They are close to European Social Democrats, many of whom have also now favor pro-interventionist wars, since the collapse of communism.

"Neo conservatives" are mostly former leftists/liberals who converted to conservatism during the '70's and when Ronald Reagan became President. In domestic policy they tend to be moderate "welfare" Republicans. However, their major concern is foreign policy. They strongly favor US military interventions overseas and becoming the world’s policeman. They promoted the First Iraq War and are constantly the instigators for more confrontation with Iraq, Iran, the Sudan, and other Moslem states. They were among the chief instigators of the Kosovo War.

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1tvxm/thepoliticalarena/What's%20A%20Neo-Conservative.htm
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So it seems that "NEO CON" does not apply to domestic policy.
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AND ...while we are at it...here is the definition for "Neo"
neo-
pref.
1. New; recent: Neolithic.
2.
a. New and different: neoimpressionism.
b. New and abnormal: neoplasm.
3. New World: Neotropical.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/neo-

Answer 3

You got it--we (liberals) are intending "neocon" to mean exactly that. In other words--we're fully aware of the unpatriotic and anti-American content of the neocon "philosophy."

You see--the dictionary definition doesn't quite cover it. The neocon "moral values" include bigotry against minorities, a desire to force their religious beliefs on othrs, and so on. Their "individualism" consists of whining when anyone makes an effort to help the poor, the sick, etc. Their "anti-Communism" is simply rediculous-communism is all but defunct--now they've substituted "terrorists and Islam"--which is at least more honest, since it declares their religious bigotry.

In short--they may be "traditional"--but its a tradition that has nothing in common with America or American institutions and values.

Answer 4

Sure would like to see your link for that definition, or have you changed your name to Webster?

Here's a more accurate one.
Irving Kristol.
Widely referred as the “godfather” of Neo conservatism, Mr. Kristol was a part of the “New York Intellectuals”, a group of critics mainly of Eastern European Jewish descent. In the late 1930s, he studied at the City college of New York where he became a Trotskyist. From 1947 to 1952 he was managing editor of Commentary Magazine, later called the “neo con Bible”.
By the late 1960s, Kristol had shifted from the left to right on the political spectrum, due partly to what he considered excesses and anti-Americanism among Liberals. Kristol built the intellectual framework of Neo conservatism, founding and editing journals such as The Public Interest and The National Interest.
Kristol is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of numerous books, including “Neo-Conservatism: The Autobiography of an idea.” He is the father of the Weekly Standard editor and oft quoted neo conservative William Kristol.

Answer 5

Yes as matter of fact I fully understand it 's meaning and implications, and I also have studied the methods employed by this misnamed group of nefarious individuals. Perhaps if you turn off the talk radio and study a lot more you too will understand the subplot without Rush's explanation.

Answer 6

That's funny. THAT'S what a neoconservative is? Well golly gee, it seems to me supporting China is not anti-communist, Ted Haggard, Bob Ney, Duke Cunningham, Tom Delay, Mark Foley, not exactly shining examples of moral integrity. We won't even go near fiscal responsibility or personal accountability, see President Bush and Senator Larry Craig. Call them what you want, I call them pathetic examples of leadership.

Answer 7

MANY MANY Republicans here support Bush. Bush is a textbook NeoCon. Therefore, we use the term correctly.

Answer 8

Yes, I know what a neocon is.

I also know what a barking right-wing moonbat is and I always apply those terms correctly.

So much for you and your ridiculous little attempt at a question.

Answer 9

I think it's laughable that Jim W thinks he is an individualist as he continually tows the liberal line.

Answer 10

Neocons want a strong independent America.

I guess that makes them bad guys to all the libs who want a weak conquered America.