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I think we should define "neo-conservative." If memory serves, the first person labeled as a "neo-con" was William F. Buckley.

In the 2000 Presidential campaign, liberals in the press started calling McCain and William Kristol neo-cons.

Now, Chris Matthews calls everyone in the Bush administration (except Colin Powell) neo-cons, and means it as a horrible insult.

I've been called a neo-con both as a compliment and a slur, but what the heck does the term even mean?

[sinkspur]

I've been called a neo-con both as a compliment and a slur, but what the heck does the term even mean?

Somebody doesn't think you're conservative enough.

[colorado tanker]

"Now, Chris Matthews calls everyone in the Bush administration (except Colin Powell) neo-cons, and means it as a horrible insult." That's cause Matthews is just a plain ol' con, period.

[Reagan Man]

>>>I think we should define "neo-conservative." If memory serves, the first person labeled as a "neo-con" was William F. Buckley.
>>>... but what the heck does the term even mean?

I know there are a few interpretive definitions of what a neoconservative is. By true definition, the word neoconservative means:
"a former liberal espousing political conservatism"

And Bill Buckley is no neocon. Buckley is a traditional conservative. Irving Kristol, the father of Bill Kristol is considered the "Father", or "Godfather" of neoconservatism in America.

Neoconservative.com says the following on their frontpage:

A site dedicated to advancing the political perspective known as neoconservatism, which is committed to cultural traditionalism, democratic capitalism, and a foreign policy promoting freedom and American interests around the world