Neocon in a nutshell

OpinionJournal has a short and sweet article about a new book, The Neocon Reader, that attempts to define what is meant by the term "neoconservative".

"A few general themes emerge from this collection: a healthy confidence in America; a skepticism toward overreaching liberal programs (e.g., welfare); a concern for policing and neighborhood safety (e.g., the importance of punishing even minor infractions to avoid the 'broken windows' effect); and a concentration on economic growth."

There is also a good summary of why neocons have lost faith in international organizations such the United Nations.