The Neo-Conservatives

James Atlas of The New York Times explores the meaning and reintroduction of the political classification "neo-conservative." This branch of liberalism, not heirs of classical conservatism but rather discoverers of the liberal limitations, is evidenced by intellectuals such as Michael Ignatieff of Harvard's Kennedy School who believe that the Iraqi war is justified on the basis of the removal of Hussein's tyranny over his people. "What always drove me crazy about the opposition was that it was never about Iraq. It was a referendum on American power." he says.

What It Takes to Be a Neo-Neoconservative
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