I tried urban dictionary and wikipedia, urban dictionary wins but I might be wrong:
neocon
Short for Neo-Conservative. They are in fact not conservative at all. They are in reality an opportunistic clicque educated at top colleges who rose up to be White House advisors and Washington spivs when they sensed the tide was shifting with Ronald Reagans rise to power.
They never serve in the military but want hicks to fight battles in foreign lands in order to protect globalism, or “American Interests.” They rarely work for manufacturers or any product-oriented business, but rather network between law firms and public relations offices when they are not actually in Plum jobs.
Their favorite magazine is Rupert Murdoch’s Weekly Standard, they hate Chronicles Magazine, the John Birch Society, the Rockford Institute and any other group that is Mid-West based and which exposes their nefarious activities.
Yeah, spot on description except for, you know, what they are, which are neoliberals that hate gay people but do at least have the decency to check over their shoulder before telling a racist joke.
Fascist neocons should be an oxymoron, but the concept has always been built on hypocrisy.
A “neocon” or “neoconservative” refers to a political ideology primarily associated with the United States. Emerging in the late 20th century, neoconservatism originated among liberal hawks who became disillusioned with the Democratic Party’s foreign policy in the 1960s and 1970s, and began to align more with conservative political movements. Key characteristics of neoconservatism include:
Strong National Defense: Neoconservatives typically advocate for a robust military and a proactive foreign policy, emphasizing the need for American leadership in world affairs.
Promotion of Democracy: They often support efforts to spread democracy and American values abroad, sometimes even advocating for military intervention for these purposes.
Free Market Economics: While initially emerging from a liberal background, neoconservatives generally endorse free-market economic policies.
American Exceptionalism: This belief is central to neoconservative thought, which holds that the United States has a unique role and responsibility in maintaining world order.
Response to Threats: Neoconservatives are often characterized by a willingness to confront perceived threats to U.S. interests, particularly from hostile states or terrorist groups.
Neoconservatism has played a significant role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, particularly during the administration of President George W. Bush, where it influenced the decision to invade Iraq in 2003. The term is sometimes used pejoratively to describe politicians or policies perceived as aggressively interventionist.
I tried urban dictionary and wikipedia, urban dictionary wins but I might be wrong:
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=neocon
That’s kind of a weird definition but it’s also very accurate in a funny way.
Yeah, spot on description except for, you know, what they are, which are neoliberals that hate gay people but do at least have the decency to check over their shoulder before telling a racist joke.
Fascist neocons should be an oxymoron, but the concept has always been built on hypocrisy.
A “neocon” or “neoconservative” refers to a political ideology primarily associated with the United States. Emerging in the late 20th century, neoconservatism originated among liberal hawks who became disillusioned with the Democratic Party’s foreign policy in the 1960s and 1970s, and began to align more with conservative political movements. Key characteristics of neoconservatism include:
Strong National Defense: Neoconservatives typically advocate for a robust military and a proactive foreign policy, emphasizing the need for American leadership in world affairs.
Promotion of Democracy: They often support efforts to spread democracy and American values abroad, sometimes even advocating for military intervention for these purposes.
Free Market Economics: While initially emerging from a liberal background, neoconservatives generally endorse free-market economic policies.
American Exceptionalism: This belief is central to neoconservative thought, which holds that the United States has a unique role and responsibility in maintaining world order.
Response to Threats: Neoconservatives are often characterized by a willingness to confront perceived threats to U.S. interests, particularly from hostile states or terrorist groups.
Neoconservatism has played a significant role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, particularly during the administration of President George W. Bush, where it influenced the decision to invade Iraq in 2003. The term is sometimes used pejoratively to describe politicians or policies perceived as aggressively interventionist.