Rahm is apparently no neo-conservative... he is orthodox Jewish.
http://www.ontheissues.org/IL/Rahm_Emanuel_HouseMatch.htm
http://www.ontheissues.org/IL/Rahm_Emanuel_Foreign_Policy.htm
http://www.ontheissues.org/IL/Rahm_Emanuel.htm
The only immediately disconcerting thing is his attitude on "information warfare" (and "homeland security"), where he seemingly does not support civil liberties. His support of "Internet network neutrality" is a bit strange in this, but it might he is more about being "passive" than "active" in this regard.
He is kind of difficult to gauge, but seemingly very loyal. He seems very "tactical" and some describe him as a "Karl Rove Democrat." He speaks little of ideology or philosophy, but delve more into practical partisan matters. I guess one has to "read between the lines" to understand who he is in political terms.
Neo-cons are easily identifiable as haters of counter-cultures, restricting civil liberties and highly "subjective" seeing themselves as "exceptional leaders." Rahm does not fit that bill... although he might be a bit polarizing with his hard-ass attitudes. I guess he is a somewhat conservative Democrat, but socially liberal at the same time being religiously/ethnically orthodox. Rather confusing, I think. It might be more by merit of his personality and experiences, though. No doubt he is a staunch defender of Israel, but not a fanatical mortal enemy of Arabs like the neo-cons. What company he holds, obviously defines him more as a person - professionally and socially.
He seems like a tough guy who makes enemies, but also gets things done - a fighting attitude. He might be a good starter for Obama to get established and respected.
http://www.ontheissues.org/IL/Rahm_Emanuel_HouseMatch.htm
http://www.ontheissues.org/IL/Rahm_Emanuel_Foreign_Policy.htm
http://www.ontheissues.org/IL/Rahm_Emanuel.htm
The only immediately disconcerting thing is his attitude on "information warfare" (and "homeland security"), where he seemingly does not support civil liberties. His support of "Internet network neutrality" is a bit strange in this, but it might he is more about being "passive" than "active" in this regard.
He is kind of difficult to gauge, but seemingly very loyal. He seems very "tactical" and some describe him as a "Karl Rove Democrat." He speaks little of ideology or philosophy, but delve more into practical partisan matters. I guess one has to "read between the lines" to understand who he is in political terms.
Neo-cons are easily identifiable as haters of counter-cultures, restricting civil liberties and highly "subjective" seeing themselves as "exceptional leaders." Rahm does not fit that bill... although he might be a bit polarizing with his hard-ass attitudes. I guess he is a somewhat conservative Democrat, but socially liberal at the same time being religiously/ethnically orthodox. Rather confusing, I think. It might be more by merit of his personality and experiences, though. No doubt he is a staunch defender of Israel, but not a fanatical mortal enemy of Arabs like the neo-cons. What company he holds, obviously defines him more as a person - professionally and socially.
He seems like a tough guy who makes enemies, but also gets things done - a fighting attitude. He might be a good starter for Obama to get established and respected.