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« on: February 26, 2010, 09:24:07 PM »

Half of those who keep complaining about "neoconservatism" don't even have an idea what it means.

quite true. for example people blame "neocons" for starting a "war for oil". but of course neoconservatism is very much about foreign policy based on struggles in worldview and deemphasizes material resources when compared to realism. 
 I appreciate neoconservatism's insight that what happens *inside* a country matters to international security, and so emphasizes human rights and freedom in other nations - but not applying these ideals enough to our own actions. They are unfortunately often right about the uselessness of the UN, but  go for solutions that are much more hawkish or militaristic than is wise. 
There are also neoconservative domestic policies, such as those developed by Irving Kristol and carried out by Guilliani as mayor, and here again its a mixed bag but definitely some good ideas.
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« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2010, 05:48:49 PM »

They have several very excellent ideas that should never be lost in the body politic.  One is that there will always be an element of evil in humanity, regardless of socioeconomic conditions.  Albeit, they are a bit too cynical in this regard (such as using it to justify rejection of social welfare spending) but it is a legitimate point.

Another is the inextricable link between America's long term national security and prosperity and promoting democracy abroad.  The Chinese, the Soviets, etc.. all would absolutely destroy us in pure competency.  The Chinese machine in its early foreign forays has proven ruthlessly efficient.  But our great nullifier is the power gained through democracy, liberalism, and nationalism.  Our empire is altogether new; all roads led to Rome; all markets and ideas lead to Washington.

is there an official index of evil? if not than it is a rather stupid assumption but so would the direct opposite be as well. I disagree with their rejection of poverty reduction programs because of my extensive research on this issue, but all conservatives want to do away with this. what is their economic policy?

Neoconservatives are not against all social welfare spending, but are very skeptical of it. One type of approach endorsed by neoconservatives is to spend for people in private programs rather than government programs that are usually considered less effective ( for example, vouchers for inner city children to attend private schools).  Also active law enforcement to achieve a sense of order is emphasized as foundational to help impoverished communities advance. Neoconservatives support Social Security and in the past have been more open to deficit spending than traditional conservatives, though this seems to be changing as the debt grows.
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