What does Paleo mean in politics?

Paleoconservatism is a political philosophy and variety of conservatism in the United States stressing American nationalism, Christian ethics, regionalism, and traditionalist conservatism.

What paleo means?

a combining form meaning “old” or “ancient,” especially in reference to former geologic time periods, used in the formation of compound words: paleobotany.

What it means to be socially liberal?

A social liberal government is expected to address economic and social issues such as poverty, welfare, infrastructure, health care, education and the climate using government intervention whilst also emphasizing the rights and autonomy of the individual.

Why are paleoconservatives big fans of neoconservatives?

Paleoconservatives are not big fans of neocons. They tend to believe that we should focus on problems at home instead of worrying about the dictator of the week. They’re also big fans of protectionism. Many right wing ideologies harken back to a specific time.

What is the difference between neoneocons and Paleo-neocons?

Neocons differed from their paleo counterparts in that they supported aggressive internationalism, supported free trade, and were hawkish on foreign policy. They viewed the US as the main guardian and exporter of free market capitalism and political democracy.

What happened to the paleoconservatism?

Paleoconservaties tended to be more isolationist and inward focused, largely in reaction to WWI. With the ascendancy of New Deal Liberalism and the new internationalism of WWII, paleoconservatives found themselves in retreat.

What is the meaning of the word ‘neoconservative’?

Quora User, Lived different place & with 3 social classes, and read much political history ‘Neoconservative’ or just ‘Neocon’, is a word that means different things to different people, and is arguably “a word that has been ruined.” Importantly, almost no one has identified as a neocon in at least 25 years.