Do liberals love the word "neocon" because it makes them feel elite or.............?
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Neoconservatism is a political movement, mainly in the United States, which is generally held to have emerged in the 1960s, coalesced in the 1970s, and has had a significant presence in the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush.\n\nThe prefix neo- refers to two ways in which neoconservatism was new. First, many of the movement's founders, originally liberals, Democrats or from socialist backgrounds, were new to conservatism. Also, neoconservatism was a comparatively recent strain of conservative socio-political thought. It derived from a variety of intellectual roots in the decades following World War II, including literary criticism and the social sciences.
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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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I agree 100%.\n\nPerfidious is a cool word, but in truth, the libs are always quite faithful in their dishonesty and treachery.
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Yes, I get it. Not a lot though. I think it's kids and Liberals, because it's only after I stick up for my President. I do delete most of it, some I write back. Some really mean Liberals that ask and answer will email me and they are really nice, it shocks the heck out of me. So it kinda brings me back to earth again after they got me riled. lol
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I just answered a question like this...let me say that I am NOT A LIBRAL...notice how I don't have to write everyting in CAPITAL LETTERS LIKE I AM SHOUTING.  \n\nAnyhow, I think that there isn't a difference.  Consevatives have a clear cut moral belief on various issues...it is instilled in us...\n\nLibrals have to take issue and be on the opposite side of the issue than we are...so they really don't have any clear stance on these variuos issues until the conserative has a view...\n\nNow, the term Neo-con...is just a subliminal message to make some think about Neo-NAZI's...it make the DNC think that they are winning votes by trying to paint us as NEO-NAZI ...by calling us NEO- CONS...\n\nIt's all just name calling...\n\nOk, just read the first answer and I'm not for BIG government...in fact, I like the Libraterian view and have a smaller government...I guess Wicipedia or whatever it is...is a libral thing too???
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'Neo-con' is just another term people use so they can dismiss opinions and viewpoints they disagree with.\n\nBy using labels they do not have to actually listen to other people.
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Good Point.  I think it is just because they care about their liberal agenda.  They truly don't care about anything else.  That's just my opinion.
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I think really it depends on what camp you talk to as far as bad and good. People I work with can't stand Neocons...and I try to be well balanced but tend to lean more toward being a Neocon. Needless to say I keep my thoughts on any political matters to myself, because I don't feel strongly enough to have it interfere with a job I like.\n\nDeep down I just wish people could agree to disagree and just get along. Stop with the labels and just work toward to the good of humanity with kindness and love.
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Distant past?  Our political system has been around for over 200 years.  Our democracy will continue forward regardless of who wins or does not win.  \n\nIt feels great to be a neocon, considering neocons used to be democrats, and we realized how soft and futile the left has become.  Conservatives, even libertarians make more sense than Democrats.  The neo in neocon means that we still have ties to, for example social programs like the new prescription plan or no child left behind.\n\nAt this moment, CNN is showing the Republican lead in polling percentages.\n\nWhomp.
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Don't go to the "All republicans..." place it puts you in with all the "Why do all liberals..." people.  Having said that I would say the the most prominent neocons media spokespeople ARE insulting, condescending, nasty, sarcastic, etc.  They are making money by getting like minding people to listen and watch their shows and buy their books.  They love to use hyperbole (gross exaggeration as favorite tactic.
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Many Neocons who already know they are wrong like to use the word "Liberal" as if it were a four letter word. They use it because of the "fact" they hate being wrong on every count and hatred of those who speak out and oppose the wrongs they agree with. Some think the word somehow hurts the person, that way they don't really address the issue o debate.\nAnother one is "use the dictionary", Or "read the Constitution", Same old Neocon ploy. Subterfuge.
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Liberals are a funny bunch.  They are hypocritical and completely self deceived.  How else could the term "limosine liberal" pack such a punch?\n\nIf you tell a liberal his words and actions add up to hatred for America, he will vehemently deny it.  But they do nothing to make our country stronger, more prosperous, and more secure.  All they do is b**ch all the time.  They offer nothing substantive to the debate.\n\nLike Lee Iacoca said back in the 1980s, "either lead, follow, or get out of the way".  I wish Liberals would just get out of our way.  Ronald Reagan set us on the right road, but liberals keep wanting to take a detour.\n\nMaybe, as in the case of uber-liberals like Al Franken, it's a form of self-loathing.  They realize, on some level, they don't deserve how good they've got it, and it makes them feel guilty.
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Fascism,gotta love it!\nAs to your question, I find liberals are generally people who are close minded, full of themselves, and desperate to be 'in'. I also find them in large annoying numbers at our local coffee bars, spouting their rhetoric. poop!
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From what I have seen, liberals are a lot more emotional than conservatives. They seem to get angry a lot easier. I also agree with what tony said. Especially the part about changing their ways when they get out on their own. It reminds me of a quote from Winston Churchill, "Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has no heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains."
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Yes neocons seem to think America is for them only to enjoy. Not for working class people. Let's see if the Dems can turn it around. I don't believe the rest of us were put here to only serve the rich and powerful.
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Do you know the definition of "neocon"?\n\n\n\nWebb the pedophile author?
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We define "freedom" very differently.  Obviously, since you are a liberal, you cannot conceive of how your rhetoric affects conservatives.\n\nVice versa.\n\nDifference is, I don't care.