[William McKinley]

Yeah yeah, so called neo-conservatism is a new strain of thought. Except for the fact that as it has come to be defined it is no different than the policies persued by Teddy Roosevelt a hundred years ago.

I am well aware of the history of conservatism prior to the United States; I simply do not find it relevant. European conservatism and American conservatism have evolved quite differently due to the unique aspects of each's geography. I am quite fond of American conservatism, which is in essence a very liberal tradition. I am not so fond of the European strain.

[JohnGalt]

Teddy Roosevelt embodied liberal progressive politics.

Is it the R that confuses you or just the desire to attach the conservative lable to a ideology?