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Neocon vs Paleocon - What's the difference?

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Neocon is a related term of paleocon.


As nouns the difference between neocon and paleocon

is that neocon is (us) a neoconservative while paleocon is (informal) a paleoconservative: a person who holds positions associated with paleoconservatism, such as states' rights and opposition to social change.

neocon

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (US) a neoconservative
  • * March 12, 2010 , :
    • [The film's] message is that Iraq's fabled "weapons of mass destruction" did not exist, and that neocons within the administration fabricated them, lied about them, and were ready to kill to cover up their deception.

    Synonyms

    *neotard (qualifier)

    paleocon

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (informal) A paleoconservative: a person who holds positions associated with paleoconservatism, such as states' rights and opposition to social change

    • Related terms

    * neocon * theocon