Is NEOCONISM a sociopath illness or mental illness?
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An intellectual and political movement in favor of political, economic, and social conservatism that arose in opposition to the perceived liberalism of the 1960s: "The neo-conservatism of the 1980s is a replay of the New Conservatism of the 1950s, which was itself a replay of the New Era philosophy of the 1920s" (Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.). \nNeoconism is a form of Zionism
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Your statement/question is presumptive, full of fragmented, wild-conjecture and bombast. It is also full of contradiction in its attempt to persuade, by buttressing different beliefs on your part to support your claims, in the efforts to lead to one goal.  Are you schizophrenic, or do you suffer from mania in any manner?  Please do not conclude that my views from my ANSWER, are in any way meant to demean or ridicule people suffering from these unfortunate chemical imbalances/maladies.  I was just curious.
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Assuming you are not some kind of fanatic, you might find it interesting to look into the work of Thomas Szasz and R.D. Laing.  These two took a radical view of psychiatry, psychology, and mental health in general that strongly criticized the medical model applied in these fields.  They believe that mental illness is a cultural construct rather than a disease, and that psychiatrists essentially practice a poorly conceived form of mind control intended to pacify social deviants.  As I said, they were radicals and never attracted many adherents among mental health professionals.  But their ideas were plausible at least, and they should be read by anyone with a serious interest in the theory and practice of mental illness treatment.\n\nAlso assuming you are not a crank, you might take note of the fact that millions of people have been helped by psychiatric pharmacotherapy, beginning with Thorazine, Haldol, tricyclic and MAO inhibitor antidepressants, and other side effect-ridden agents, on up to the current generation of SSRI's (e.g. Zoloft), atypical antipsychotic agents (e.g. Zyprexa), and mood stabilizers (e.g. Depakote and Klonopin) which are more effective and produce fewer side effects than earlier medications.  \n\nThere is at least one valid criticism of current psychiatric practice, and that is that it relies exclusively on biological models and treatment methods for mental illness.    Most psychiatrists today do little more than monitor their patients' medication(s).  They have relegated "talk" therapy to psychologists and social workers, who are also able to achieve good results with millions of people whose problems cannot be and are not solved completely by medications.\n\nI think you are probably a crank though.  Slow down, take it easy, and do some reading.  You don't need to be fighting a war.
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there is a global assessment test and the dsm, your orientation to reality or person place time and event as well as your ability to think  abstractly,reason, interpret reality, etc , alot of people with certain disorders can only deal with concrete thought, the assessments are comprehensive , the dsm, is a standardized dianostic tool based on certain criteria for each diagnosis, try doing a yahoo or google or wikipedia search on DSM for classifying mental ilnesses or going to  a pych site, you might be ablre to find a sample copy of questions used to assess one's mental status
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A Neocon is someone who pushes for aggressive, unilateral use of US power in foeign policy, generally to make the world safe for Israel.  Because of the total mess they made when allowed to implement their cockamamie scheme for remakign Iraq, no one will ever listen to them again.  The term will go out of use since the faction is discredited and dying.
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Liberalism is a mental disorder
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The neo-con philosophy ? Hmm. Depends on who you ask.\n\nThe "Neo-Conservative" movement was founded by former Democrats who in the 60's and 70's were Hawkish" on foreign policy. Some of the fathers of Neo-conservatism were  Sen. "Scoop" Jackson, Irving Kristol, and  Jeane Kirkpatrick.\n\nthe positive view: "liberal mugged by reality" \nthe negative view: a bunch of mostly Zionist Jews who take a simple good vs. evil view of the world.
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Profile of a Sociopath, by Exit & Support Network\n\n\nA number of cult leaders may exhibit many of the behavioral characteristics of a sociopath--an outstanding ability to charm and seduce followers. Since they appear apparently normal, they are not easily recognizable as deviant or disturbed. Although only a trained professional can make a diagnosis, it is important to be able to recognize the personality type in order to avoid further abuse. These traits also apply to a one-on-one cultic relationship.\n\n\nGlibness/Superficial Charm\n\n\n\n\nLanguage can be used without effort by them to confuse and convince their audience. Captivating storytellers that exude self-confidence, they can spin a web that intrigues others. Since they are persuasive, they have the capacity to destroy their critics verbally or emotionally.\n\n\nManipulative and Conning\n\n\nThey never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. He dominates and humiliates his victims.\n\n\nGrandiose Sense of Self\n\n\nFeels entitled to certain things as "his right." Craves adulation and attendance. Must be the center of attention with his own fantasies as he "spokesman for God," "enlightened," "leader of humankind," etc. Creates an us-versus-them mentality\n\n\nPathological Lying\n\n\nHas no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and able to pass lie detector tests.\n\n\nLack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt\n\n\nA deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at his core. Does not see others around him as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.\n\n\nShallow Emotions\n\n\nWhen they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since he is not genuine, neither are his promises.\n\n\nIncapacity for Love\n\n\n\n\nWhile he talks about "God's love" he is unable to give or receive it. Since he does not believe in the geniuses of his followers' love, he is very harsh in testing it from his devotees and expects them to feel guilt for their failings. Expects unconditional surrender.\n\n\nNeed for Stimulation\n\n\n\n\nLiving on the edge, yet testing the beliefs of their followers with bizarre rules, punishments and behaviors. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal.\n\n\nCallousness/Lack of Empathy\n\n\nUnable to emphasize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them. Their skills are used to exploit, abuse and exert power. Since the follower cannot believe their leader would callously hurt them, they rationalize his behavior as necessary for their ( or the group's) own "good" and deny the abuse. When devotees become aware of the exploitation it feels like a "spiritual rape" to them.\n\n\n\n\nPoor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature\n\n\nRage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believes he is all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for his impact on others. His followers only see him as near perfect.\n\n\nEarly Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency\n\n\nUsually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by connin
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Major mental illnesses:\n\nSchizophrenia\nDepression\nBipolar Disorder\nAnxiety Disorder\nMulitple Personality Disorder (also called Dissociative Identity Disorder)\n\nMinor personality disorders:\n\nParanoid Personality Disorder \nSchizotypal Personality Disorder (like schizophrenia but milder)\nAntisocial Personality Disorder \nBorderline Personality Disorder (emotional instability)\nHistrionic Personality Disorder (hysteria)\nNarcissistic Personality Disorder (self-obsession)\nAvoidant Personality Disorder (like social phobia but more extreme)\nDependent Personality Disorder \nObsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder \n\nThe ones I haven't listed are disorders that the public don't tend to recognise as being mental disorders or that are far less common, like:\nDrug/alcohol induced psychosis\nTourette's\nDementia\nAmnesia\nAttention Deficit Disorder\nMunchasen's
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Over the centuries and millenia, persons with mental disorders have been vilified and feared.  Persons with disorders have been drugged, locked away, chained to walls, shunned from society, killed, been used as experiments for brain exploration (such as holes drilled in their heads, lobotomys on their brains performed), etc.\n\nOnly in the recent decades has mental illness found a more receptive audience in the Medical Community as well as the General Public, with the recognition that many of the problems can be altered or treated with medications and social interventions.\n\nOne of the recent problems developing has been attempts by the Government to reduce the expense of caring for these sorts of individuals in large sequestered groups by attempting to place them into the community.  OStensibly this was supposed to make life better for them, but, in fact, has made things worse since there are fewer interventions available and less direct supervision.\n\nMany of these individuals have committed crimes (whether intentional or not) and have simply been moved from close supervision in Facilities to Prisons and Jails.. a different sort of institution but with basically the same sorts of controls they need to function with their limitations.\n\nUntil the government realizes that there is an actual and real need for sequestering for safely and monitoring, persons will continue to get lost in between the cracks.\n\nMy sons are both Autistic, and the strides made even in the last decade has been remarkable.
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I actually asked a similar question of a friend in law school. My question was about another psychological disorder called a dissociative fugue. In either case, in the US legal system, a person with a legitimate psychological disorder cannot be held accountable for a crime committed by another personality. However, in the legal system, a person with multiple personalities can be placed in a mental institution. David/Sam should probably be seeking medical attention, especially if one of his/her personalities is violent.
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Which one? According to the DSM IV system for classicifation of mental diseases that american psychiatrists use there are several that I'm too bored to list. Try looking from codes 301.0 to 301.9 in the web page below. These are usually notoriously difficult to treat (especially antisocial personality disorder).\n\nDo note that these do not simply "pass" and you cannot "wait it out". Most of the patients should consider cognitive therapy or some other form of psychotherapy. Medications may be indicated but are not necessarily first line treatment.\n\nPlease do not confuse personality disorders with schizophrenia or other mental illnesses.
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Not sure if this is what you are looking for or not...\n\nOrganic Personality Syndrome or Organic Mental Syndrome is a mental disorder characterized by a short-term or long-term personality disturbance largely due to brain dysfunction. The ability to reason, remember, imagine, and learn may not be affected, but the individual's judgement may be so poor that continual supervision may be necessary. Left unattended, he or she may behave in ways that could cause difficult or dangerous problems
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wow...didn't know all that...good info...i agree..it is a type of mental disorder...kinda like over eaters, thieves, drunkards, and so on....people who say it has been around for a long time and say its normal...so has murder is that normal...and if it is so normal...why does is go against natural law...they can't reproduce themselves...how does it exist if it is not a mental condition? so i guess we made the wrong decision...
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We spend far too much on defense (especially on foolish space programs) and social programs are in the gutter.  This is the neo-con's dream come true, the Libertarian vision, and we are seeing the consequences of such selfishness and lack of humanity; homelssness on the rise, elders who served our country in the times of real war having to choose between eating or buying their medications, drug addiction, job loss, and overall a national psychological state of mind that borders on psychosis.  People have lost all vlaues in regard to community and they say "family values" well, families do not work in a vacuum and to allow your nieghbor to starve just so you can get that one more useless peice of entertainment or other valueless items is a sign of mental illness.  \n\nWe need more funding for social services such as Medicaid.  Wake up America!
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Chances are they learned to label and categorize people with different ideas than their own from right wing extremists, you know, people who gleefully toss around terms like "feminazi" and "libtard".\n\n*Sigh*, no that is not what "neo-con" means, but thanks for the disinformation.\n\n A "neo-con" was first termed in 1970 by socialist author and activist Michael Harrington to characterize former leftists who had moved significantly to the right, people he derided as "socialists for Nixon." \n\nThe "neoconservatives" thus described in this original sense tended to remain supporters of the welfare state, but had distinguished themselves from others on the left by allying with the Nixon administration over foreign policy, especially in their anti-communism, their support for the Vietnam War, and strident opposition to the Soviet Union.\n\nIn 2006, a "neo-con can be described as those hard right wingers who are mainly characterized by their interventionist, hawkish views on foreign policy, and their lack of support for the small government principles and restrictions on social and deficit spending, when compared with other American conservatives.
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The short answer is yes.\n\nYou might say abuse is a social disease. Attitudes towards children and child-rearing vary between cultures, subcultures, and even smaller social groups like families; some tolerate more corporeal punishment than others. Those who suffer this form of punishment learn that it's okay to practice, and go on to practice it themselves later in life, thereby perpetuating the cycle. There is some evidence that there may be genetic factors in aggressiveness, which could also play a role in abuse, but it's difficult to separate genetics from upbringing. Naturally, if you're drunk or suffering from other imbalances in brain chemistry, you could be more likely to resort to various forms of abuse.