| | A '''neoconservative''' (also spelled "neo-conservative"; colloquially, ''neocon'') in American politics can appear to be [[conservative]] while in fact favoring big government, interventionalism, and a hostility to religion in politics and government. Many neocons had been liberals in their youth and admired President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]]. The movement emerged in the mid 1970s, played a limited role in the [[Ronald Reagan]] Administration, and then dominated the [[George W. Bush]] Administration after 2001. Neoconservatives are often preferred by liberals to portray the conservative voice in the media, as in television talk shows, newspaper columnists, magazines, think tanks, and advisory positions in Republican Administrations. Some prominent spokesmen are [[Bill Kristol]], [[Paul Wolfowitz]], [[Lewis Libby]], [[Norman Podhoretz]], [[Daniel Pipes]], [[Charles Krauthammer]], [[Richard Perle]], [[Robert Kagan]], Christopher Hitchens, Stephen Schwartz, Elliott Abrams, Ben Wattenberg and Carl Gershman. | | A '''neoconservative''' (also spelled "neo-conservative"; colloquially, ''neocon'') in American politics can appear to be [[conservative]] while in fact favoring big government, interventionalism, and a hostility to religion in politics and government. Many neocons had been liberals in their youth and admired President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]]. The movement emerged in the mid 1970s, played a limited role in the [[Ronald Reagan]] Administration, and then dominated the [[George W. Bush]] Administration after 2001. Neoconservatives are often preferred by liberals to portray the conservative voice in the media, as in television talk shows, newspaper columnists, magazines, think tanks, and advisory positions in Republican Administrations. Some prominent spokesmen are [[Bill Kristol]], [[Paul Wolfowitz]], [[Lewis Libby]], [[Norman Podhoretz]], [[Daniel Pipes]], [[Charles Krauthammer]], [[Richard Perle]], [[Robert Kagan]], Christopher Hitchens, Stephen Schwartz, Elliott Abrams, Ben Wattenberg and Carl Gershman. |
| − | In contrast to traditional conservatives, neoconservatives favor [[globalism]], downplay religious issues, are unlikely to actively oppose [[abortion]] and [[homosexuality]]. Neocons disagree with [[paleoconservatives]] on issues such as the [[separation of powers]], cultural unity, and [[immigration]]. Necons favor a strong active state in world affairs. Neocons oppose [[affirmative action]] with greater emphasis and priority than other conservatives do. | + | In contrast to traditional conservatives, neoconservatives favor [[globalism]], downplay religious issues, are unlikely to actively oppose [[abortion]] and [[homosexuality]]. Neocons disagree with [[paleoconservatives]] on issues such as classroom prayer, the [[separation of powers]], cultural unity, and [[immigration]]. Neocons favor a strong active state in world affairs. Neocons oppose [[affirmative action]] with greater emphasis and priority than other conservatives do. |
| | On foreign policy, neoconservatives believe that democracy can and should be installed by the [[United States]] around the world, even in Muslim countries such as [[Iraq]], [[Iran]], and [[Saudi Arabia]]. | | On foreign policy, neoconservatives believe that democracy can and should be installed by the [[United States]] around the world, even in Muslim countries such as [[Iraq]], [[Iran]], and [[Saudi Arabia]]. |
| − | Neoconservatives dominated the administration of President [[George W. Bush]], and strongly promoted the [[Iraq War]]. Neoconservatives also favor military action against [[Iran]]. | + | Neoconservatives virtually dictated the foreign policy of President [[George W. Bush]], and especially the [[Iraq War]]. Neoconservatives also favor military action against [[Iran]]. The Bush Administration rejected the recommendations of neocons concerning appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court, however. |