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Despite criticizing existing institutions—media, academia, social media—neon neocons are primarily interested in reforming and controlling these entities, not abolishing them. They champion censorship, platform bans, and "guard rails" to prevent dissent, especially from anti-war and libertarian voices, perceiving mainstream discontent as a threat to their globalist or Israeli-first agendas.
They oppose free and open discourse that might lead to anti-war sentiments.
They advocate for deplatforming or silencing critics under the guise of fighting anti-Semitism, conspiracy theories, or misinformation.
The Role of Key Figures and Groups
Another common thread is their reliance on figures and organizations from the broader conservative intellectual movement: