Posted on 08/09/2007 7:14:58 AM PDT by CenTexConfederate
What a racist statement.
According to Peter Steinfels, a historian of the movement, the neoconservatives' "emphasis on foreign affairs emerged after the New Left and the counterculture had dissolved as convincing foils for neoconservatism . . .
The essential source of their anxiety is not military or geopolitical or to be found overseas at all; it is domestic and cultural and ideological."[19] Neoconservative foreign policy parallels their domestic policy. They insist that the U.S. military must be strong enough to control the world, or else the world will descend into chaos.
Believing that America should "export democracy," that is, spread its ideals of government, economics, and culture abroad, they grew to reject U.S. reliance on international organizations and treaties to accomplish these objectives.
Compared to other U.S. conservatives, neoconservatives may be characterized by an idealist stance on foreign policy, a lesser social conservatism, and a much weaker dedication to a policy of minimal government, and, in the past, a greater acceptance of the welfare state.
Consequently, neoconservatives advocate the spread of democracy to regions of the world where it currently does not prevail, most notably the Arab nations of the Middle East, communist China, North Korea and Iran.
neoconservatism "originated in the 1970s as a movement of anti-Soviet liberals and social democrats in the tradition of Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, Humphrey and Henry ("Scoop") Jackson, many of whom preferred to call themselves 'paleoliberals.
Neoconservatives also have a very strong belief in the ability of the United States to install democracy after a conflict -
Now that’s my kind of response...
I have to avoid using it a lot when I post in Paul Threads, just to keep up the momentum...
You don’t know what you’re talking about. I know Ron. I’m on a first name basis with him. He was my Congressman from 1997 to 2002 and then they moved his congressional district closer to the coast. The district he represents is one of the most conservative in the country. He wins everytime in a landslide.
LOL! You like a lot of “ums” and “uhs”?
It’s much more manageable then a whole mess of russian missiles raining down on every target in my neighborhood.
Thanks.. Glad I can be that man this time :)
You may think you know Ron, but that wasn’t the topic. Do you know his supporters? There is a difference between his local appeal in a congressional district and the appeal he is generating now to the Cindy Sheehan crowd.
So you don't agree that I categorized you as a traditional Conservative who is desperate for a return to 100% conservative values? OK...
I know Ron. I’m on a first name basis with him.
Well, that explains a lot.. thanks for disclosing.
Like responding to any tinfoiler..
“Um, okey doeky, you um have a nice day there why dontcha...”
Sure they do. You should hear George Will sometime. He has complete disdain for them.
NeoCons= = = Big Government conservatism. Give up on the cultural war and accept Gay marriage. Mass 3rd world immigration is fine and those opposed are racists and bigots. We should use our military and force nations to accept Democracy. Fred Barnes Bill Kristol
There’s no such thing as Big Government conservatism. More like Fascsim.
What are the odds he'll run third party, do you think?
No, I want a return to conservatism. Love your country, never trust the government.
LOL!
Be honest I’d like to avoid both. Sad thing is the Russian missiles are still there as well...
Got to do lunch...
Another one I like is, “Rigggghhhhhtttttt...”
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