Is Fred Thompson a "neocon"?

Question

I've heard the term "neocon" used a lot on YA. While I think many don't even know what the word actually means and just use it as a derogatory term, I am wondering what candidates are some people calling neocon and which candidates are simply consevative, and why.

EDIT: So Steve, anyone who supports the war in Iraq is a neocon.

Spartacus: Thank you for replying. It was your questions that made me ask this one. I always read and try to respond to your questions because I never know which way you'll go. You admit to being a neocon on some issues, yet you use the word in an insulting manner in your questions. It's puzzling.

Here to Help: I agree we are rushing this election and it's not going to be a good thing.
Everyonce in a while this "neocon" thing really chaps me and I would like to know why so many people use it the wrong way. Should we start using the term "neolib" since liberals certainly aren't what they used to be.

Answer 1

Neocon is just a derogatory term. used by liberals unable to formulate an arguement.

I beleive Fred would pose more of a threat to Hillary than Rudy. Liberals are getting nervous that Fred is in 2nd in the polls, and has more 'neocon' positions than Rudy.

Answer 2

THompson conservative with neoconservative tendencies.

Correct definition of neoconservative has to do with foreign policy, and support of Israel and use of military force when it is in US national security interest.

I personally am a neoconservative with respect to foreign politcy, which is why you won't see me up in here saying "bush lied" or "where are the WMD" cause someone with my world view understands WMD or not, you got to do what you go to do to keep America safe.

I think the problem most mainstream conservatives have is not with the war in Iraq but in the way with which Bush is funding it, basically we're having to borrow money from China to fund this war, and he hasn't brought in enough international support.

So, the label neoconservative has evolved into meaning the Bush Administrations total package, includeing I believe his use of the gay marriage in 2004 as a wedge issue.

I would leave abortion out of it cause you don't run for President as a Democrat if you are pro-life anyway so no one has expected that.

Anyhow,

I find both Fred Thompson and Duncan Hunter acceptable candidates for President, last night I signed up with Duncan Hunter's website in hopes of helping.

I don't like Huckabee or Tancredo because they don't believe in Evolution and made that public and I just can't support someone like that.

So specifically, Thompson and Hunter are both neoconservative with respect to foreign policy and therefor I fully support them, along with their views on illegal immigration.

Where I differ is with respect to abortion, I'm pro-choice. I've been that way since about 1996 or 1997.

I believe if you don't have legalized abortion we as a society run the risk of back alley abortions which is a worse off situation.

Abortion is wrong it terminates a life. I don't want to play the stupid game of when does life start in the womb.

The appropriate person to talk women out of abortion and into adoption is not government, but priests, mothers fathers, husbands, etc.

I don't think Thompson or Hunter are radical enough to reverse Roe V Wade withi court appointments, based on researching Hunter's website I did see he is listing bills that are considered "pro-life" but he didn't give a statement like we're going to end all abortion when I'm elected or something so strong to that affect.

Thanks for reading me, you've always answered my questions and I've been reading all your answers.

-Spartacus

Answer 3

I haven't studied him enough to know his philosphy,so I can't tell you. We are rushing this election,which may end up in lack of interest. I do know what a neocon is though. If you see me use the term ,i'll be using it correctly.

Answer 4

Don't know. Frankly don't know much about him. I'll wait until we get a little closer to the election before I start paying attention. It's a waste of time to listen to anyone at this point and if it takes you a year to make up your mind, perhaps you shouldn't be living on your own.

Answer 5

Fred is more conservative than Rudy or Romney, but still supports the war in Iraq and has lobbied for pro-choice groups, so I guess he is a conservacon.

Answer 6

No, just a an old guy with a "conservative" reputation who has about as much going for him to be a great President as Charlie Brown has.

Neocon was an intellectual insider dc club that populated the first Bush administration, and, have gone down in flames.

Answer 7

Fred Thompson is a poor actor.

Obviously, that gives him a chance.

Answer 8

No... but he acts like one on TV. Ca-Chong! (sorry I couldn't put the Law and Order sound on here)