I find it somewhat amusing that this statement:
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Originally Posted by willravel
Neo-con is actually a lot closer to a facist or imperialist under the guise of patriotism and 'compassion'.
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Is then followed by this statement:
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Originally Posted by willravel
BTW, thank you guys for responding and responding respectfully. This looks to remain a good conversation (crosses fingers).
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Honestly, my neo-con handbook didn't mention facism, can you tell me where you found this fact?
More on topic, Mr Mephisto I think was close to dead on about the evolution of what is "conservative". And many of the points you made are still applicable, especially the stress on rule of law and tradition. I agree that this administration is alot more proactive in it's defense policy, but I hardly see it at odds that much if they feel the climate is no longer one where pure isolationism is feasable. And having taken (and taking) many poly sci classes, there is very few solid definitions of conservative, or liberal for that matter. They mainly are used to apply to the differing sides of the polital spectrum. And also as pointed out above the defintion is totally different in other countries.