2007-11-02 01:51:00 · 7 answers · asked by KDdid 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
A conservative is someone who is traditionally rightist in both fiscal and social matters.
A neo-conservative is someone who believes that America's problems abroad can be solved with judicious use of force. These people may actually be somewhat more liberal in other areas (and often are, in terms of social matters).
For example, a traditional conservative would not be pro-choice, but a neocon could well be.
2007-11-02 01:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by Teekno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In theory a neo-conservative is a new type of conservative. For example, a conservative might be in favor of the Iraq War because it is a defense of the patriotic ideals that made America great. A neo-conservative might be opposed because it is a poor use of public funds.
A liberal, by contrast, might be opposed to the Iraq War, for humanitarian reasons.
2007-11-02 01:56:58 · answer #2 · answered by Penny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
None. Neo-conservative just means newly conservative. It refers to people who were Democrats, who got some education, some experience, earned some money, saw the light and became conservative.
2007-11-02 01:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the neo-conservative movement is based on the idea that the United States should use it's power (specifically the military) to shape the outcome of world events to it's advantage.
2007-11-02 01:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by CHARITY G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neo's are Democrats that are smart enough to Vote Conservative.
2007-11-02 02:07:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Neo-con" doesn't really mean anything. It is just a buzz word that liberals use to describe someone that disagrees with them.
2007-11-02 02:16:31 · answer #6 · answered by Dude #2369™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not much difference. they are both a bore... rather have sense of humor instead.
2007-11-02 01:54:01 · answer #7 · answered by frerevivian 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋