Do Neo-Con's hurt the G.O.P

[12th Doctor]

Does anyone acctually know what a neo-con is?  Apparently not, based on what I am reading.

A neo-con is basically a John F. Kennedy/Hubert Humphrey voter who became disenfranchised with the Democrats during the 70's and joined the Republicans either in 76 or 80, mostly over Defense issues, Israel, Preventing the spread of Communism and a handfull of Domestic Issues,all of which they felt the Democrats had gone too far Left on.

Neo-cons are typically quite moderate, save on a few issues.  They are usually Northerners.  They are Reaganites.  They are usually anit-abotion, etc., but are not members of the religious right.  They usually support education spending, but also reform.  They support Welfare spending, but also reform.

In short, they are me.  I wasn't around at the time, but I do most closely identify with the movement.

[12th Doctor]

raggage obviously has no clue what a neocon is.  I think super gave a good definition.

Neocons are not only good for the GOP, they are what makes the GOP sellable to most Americans.  America will never back a cold hearted, calculating party.  The neocons have replaced the pessimistic views of Goldwater and Taft with the Reagan legacy of optimism.

As for the folks who raggage lsited, the Christian Right, they are also good for the GOP.  America will always have one party that gives a welcoming home to religious people, the GOp is now that party.

Bingo