Author, and former senior policy advisor to the Reagan White House.
Also, arguably one reason to claim Ronald Reagan as the first Neocon. D'Sousa wasn't even a citizen when serving under Reagan.
"...one reason to claim Ronald Reagan as the first Neocon...."
I think it is widely acknowledged that Norman Podhoretz is the first neo-con. But we could count Reagan as the first neo-con president. And "W" as the second.
I believe that over the years I have developed an understanding of the central idea that makes America great, and I have seen the greatness of America reflected in my life. At the same time I take seriously the issues raised by the critics of America. I know that they are on to something as well. In recent years my enthusiasm about America has been shaken by the experience of parenthood. As the father of a seven-year-old girl, I have come to realize how much more difficult it is to raise her well in America than it would be for me and my wife to raise her in India. We are constantly battling to shield our daughter from toxic influences in American culture that threaten to destroy her innocence. And even as I seek to insulate her from those influences, I am not sure that I can. This is a battle that I know I might lose. Why, I sometimes ask myself, do I stay in America?
All generalisations are false, including the one I hold in my mind after reading this. ;)
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