question for the neo-liberals?
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Don't call them Neo-Liberals just call them Socialist.
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No, I am a liberal and that is not one. Besides, you conservatives have been asking the same question attacking another group(Liberals) all the time. Can you try and stop being hypocritical?
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I think it's that the opposite of liberal is conservative.  Conservatives favor the ways and institutions of the past, and would like to revert to them.  And many republicans are conservatives.  Their ideal is therefor the polar opposite of liberals.  And no, I don't think there's anything wrong with liberals, both keeping an open mind and respecting the past seem like good ideas to me.  That's why I couldn't be a member of the press.  I make too much sense and am too respectful of other peoples opinions.
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That's funny! Your question asked not about -Neocons,  but about -Neocons who were also imbeciles,- yet some answered as if they were the latter, not the former. \nHilarious!!! \n\nBy the way, General Tommy Franks called Douglas Feith, the Neocon co-architect of the Iraq invasion " the dumbest f'n guy on the planet" in his memoir on the war.
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Very different.  "Neo" means new.  But the difference is much greater than that.\n\nRepublican Congressman Ron Paul's speech before congress about the neo-con agenda and background should provide some idea.  I've linked it below.  Pat Buchanan has also written a book "Where the Right Went Wrong" on the neo-conservatives, and how they are starkly opposed to the approach of older conservatives.  \n\nBasically, the difference has to do with a number of issues, but the ones I see most clearly are these: neo-conservatives are big-government conservatives who are willing to spend endlessly, in contrast with older paleo-conservatives who eschew spending.  Secondly, and probably more importantly, neo-conservatives are always very 'hawkish', some even willing to engage in a permanent state of war, while paleo-conservatives are generally more isolationist, and would want to be in a war only if the nation were directly threatened.  There are other differences, but these two represent the core difference in values.\n\nThe bigger problem is that the words don't really mean a whole lot anymore.  Bush and his team have clouded the meanings.  I used to describe myself as a conservative, in the model of Barry Goldwater or Ronald Reagan.  Now, I rarely even use the term anymore.  Of course, this changing meaning of the word conservative is nothing new.\n\nThe dictionary definition says that conservative means opposition to change.  That was probably an accurate description of the conservative position in the U.S., pre-FDR.  But since then, conservatives have needed to effect change if they wanted to return to their ideal state.  So, even the dictionary definition isn't exactly right anymore.\n\nNeo-conservatives have hijacked the Republican party.  I know many people who oppose Republican principles don't care, but the fact remains that the values of this administration are very different than the values of Republicans in general, and Reagan Republicans in particular.  Many of us hope to see change in the next election.\n\nOne final warning to Democrats and Liberals.  Beware.  The neo-cons are not fixated on principle.  They go to power.  If the Republicans are ousted from power, you can expect to see most of the neo-cons start to call themselves neo-liberals and trying to join up with you guys.  Be cautious.  Before you know it, you'll find them taking over your agenda, too.  \n\nWait a minute!  Let me think.  Did the Democrats fully support most of the neo-con agenda items in Congress this past decade?  Of course they did.  Perhaps the problem is greater than we feared.
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The only real problem I have with liberals is that they complain about the way things are but I never hear what their alternate plan is that will make the country better.  It doesn't seem to matter what the President does, it is automatically criticized by the left, without offering any viable alternative  Think about this, if Clinton had been President during 9/11 I bet he would not have done a damn thing about it except to launch another missile strike against another milk factory in Africa.  Liberals don't seem to have a sense of history.  The Islamic terrorists have been attacking America and killing Americans since the 1980's.  We just finally had a President in office with the balls to stand up to those jerk offs.  I am answering this question with a question of my own.  If everything the conservative are doing is wrong, just what is this great plan the liberals have????  I am so glad John Kerry lost.  He would have to take a public opinon poll every time before he would make a decision about anything.  Every time we get a Democrat in the Presidency our taxes go up and the military is gutted, stripped to the bone, leaving us totally unprepared when we are attacked.  I don't want a nurse maid government that thinks it knows what is best for me and wants to set up more government "programs" to take care of every aspect of our lives.  That is not what the bill of rights and the Constitution is all about, never was.  Liberals seem to think that most of us are just to dumb to think for ourselves and run our own lives.  They are constantly trying to divide the country instead of uniting us, always talking about this group or that group that is "dis-infranchised"  Liberalisum is to close to socialisum for me.  I have talked to liberals that went to see that piece of crap movie Michal Moore made and actually think its the truth!!  Give me a break!
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I'd just like everyone to know that I have battered down nicolasraage very easily. He is yapping about how liberals can't tink for themselves. \n\nI got fed up with his schoolyard tactics, in a message pointing out that he was, like a kindergartener, making up stories about others so they wouldn't tease him about what he is doing (Lying!!). \n\nHe replied asking me what I hate about Ann Coulter. \n\nI replied saying how well he changed the subject but humored him with a few solid reasons Ann is a *****. \n\nHe replied, and said that if he didn't answer the question, then my question was worded poorly. I had at no point asked a question. \n\nI told him this in an email and he responded yelling "what the he** are you talking about", which was absolutely inapplicable in the situation.\n\nIf you are looking for a good laugh, I recommend trying this. It is great fun.
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Ask the liberals. They change from day to day!
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Here's the problem I have with the "Neo-Con" mentality:\n\nThey are against teaching about birth control, against abortion, and against helping single mothers who didn't use birth control or get an abortion.\n\nThey seem to forget the most sweeping welfare reform of the last 30 years was signed into law by a Democrat. The "welfare-to-work" program gives people a chance to get off of welfare by helping with their education and child care. Republicans love to throw around the "Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach him to fish and he eats for life" line, but then don't want to give him enough to survive until he can get to the "river".\n\nThey seem to forget the line in the Preamble to the Constitution about "promote the general welfare". Let me break that down:\nPromote-to contribute to the growth or prosperity of \ngeneral-affecting the whole\nwelfare-the state of doing well especially in respect to good fortune, happiness, well-being, or prosperity\nWe have a responsibility to "contribute to the growth or prosperity of everyone". We are responsible for everyones "good fortune, happiness, well-being, or prosperity". I donate time and money to charities, work at soup kitchens, and try to help those less fortunate than I.\n\nThey claim to be "good Christians" and then turn their back on those who Jesus said to help the most.\n\nI am a moderate, but call myself a liberal when I see how far off the deep end a lot of conservatives have gone.
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All of these answers in general, and this sophomoric question specifically, are AWESOME.\n\nIt's radical statements like these that continue to turn people off to the DNC when they hit the voting booth.\n\nPLEASE, PLEASE KEEP IT UP.
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<<<<<not a  democrat/liberal... so it's impossible for me to answer the question ..since I'm simply not capable of sticking my head that far up my ass...just stopped by for a chuckle , high fives you and amyza29.... and wonders if James is becoming a stalker....lol..
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THANK YOU.  I have experienced the very same thing in this forum.  It's the reason I mention the fact that I am a moderate Independent so often.  I'm tired of being labeled a left wing liberal because I don't agree with the ultra-conservative Republicans.  I'm not real fond of extremism in either camp, but lately I have disagreed with the Republican manner of handling this country.  Contrary to their beliefs that does NOT make me a freaking liberal.
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Wow. What really suprises me is the negative comments from the NEOCONs who responded to this "question". I am always suprised at the nasty nature of the ultra right wingers, and am glad that the GOP is out of power, especially if your comments represent your attitudes. Fringe elements like NEOCONS can only destroy, not create.\n\nAnd before you start hurling insults, be advised that I am a moderdate, fiscally-conservative Republican who has simply become dismayed at the GOP's abandonment of common sense government...
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Silly question, no doubt from a silly, small minded liberal!
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H-I-B Brilliant man! These simple questions for simpletons, may be too much for them to absorb all at once. It's real hard to decide if it was once, or maybe twice. That is what BI-LESBIANS say about not being a Lesbian. I was BI curious, or maybe SEMI-BI-LESBIAN. So how many HOMOSEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS concluded that you are a HOMOSEXUAL? My example of NEO_CONSERVATIVE dialog, HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!! The crying "RIGHT" can't stand up for themselves, and now have to "CRY" to the left for support. BOOO-FUUUUKIN_HOO. My man here is completely right about the semis-ism, so stand up and take your knocks, it's your turn in the barrel. Vote out the TYRANTS in NOVEMBER, free America!
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I have to agree with you BUT, the NEOCONS, don't call them selves neocons, they call them selves Conservative. I do not think in any sense of the word 75% of normal republicans from pre Bush days agree with that. Most of them are normal caring people who were Republicans because they believed in small government, financial responsibility and less interference from the government who are very disillusioned right now I just feel the present Administration of Neocons teach this what you list, They target uneducated, unhappy and unguided people and tell them the liberals are why they are so unhappy, and because they are so misguided and unhappy to begin with they believe them. Look at all the blanket hate messages you see against anyone against Bush, its sad, people need to look at this as a right vs wrong thing, not a us vs them thing. Its just sad to see our own TV teaching us hate, how many times do you see the term liberal used in a negative way, on TV, was NEVER like this till Bush and the Neocons got here and sad to say so many closed minded ignorant people who follow blindly  No wonder why many people think were ugly americans. Just wish people would look at facts and whats right or wrong instead of sides no matter what
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I think it's all a matter of perception. When liberals, such as myself, do present evidence to back a claim up, it is often viewed by SOME neocon nutjobs as vicious and nearsighted when in fact it proves to be the truth in my (our) estimation. I suggest taking a broader look at any political issue and then view it from different perspectives, i.e. race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc., then ask yourself "if I was in their position what would be acceptable and reasonable". It all comes down to ones perception, when it comes to our great country it behooves us (citizens) to think with our brains and NOT our hearts. Now go have nice tall glass of Kool-Aid and think about what I just said.