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- Also known as: Neocons
- Originally formed by liberals who shifted to the Right
- Many early neocons were Jewish liberalsChristian Science Monitor: Special: Empire Builders: Neocon 101
- Distinct movement of the United States; not a popular view in EuropeThe Weekly Standard: "The Neoconservative Persuasion" by Irving Kristol
- Strongly influenced the Ronald Reagan PresidencyChristian Science Monitor: Special: Empire Builders: Neocon 101
- Envision the U.S. as the sole superpower of the world and encourage all Americans to embrace foreign power and influenceChristian Science Monitor: Special: Empire Builders: Neocon 101
- Believe in the democratization of the Middle EastChristian Science Monitor: Special: Empire Builders: Neocon 101
- Encourage tax cuts to stimulate the economyThe Weekly Standard: "The Neoconservative Persuasion" by Irving Kristol
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American neoconservatives have argued since the 1960s for low taxes, the elimination of the welfare state and a forceful, patriotic attitude toward foreign policy. The movement has a strong influence within The Bush Administration and is thought to be partly responsible for the Iraq War.Christian Science Monitor: Special: Empire Builders: Neocon 101
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Notable Neoconservatives
- Irving Kristol
- Amazon.com Books: Neoconservatism: The Autobiography of an Idea by Irving Kristol
- Frank Gaffney
- Right Web Profile: Frank Gaffney
- Richard Perle
- Vanity Fair: Neo Culpa (2006)
- Norman Podhoretz
- AlterNet: All in the Neocon Family
- Paul Wolfowitz
- BBC News: Wolfowitz to spread neo-con gospel
- Doug Feith
- FoxNews.com: Report Says Pentagon Manipulated Intel
- Irving Kristol



