neo conservatism

• State Preservation Role: Sees the state's main function as maintaining societal order, influenced by Hobbes and Burke.
• Welfare Stance: Supports less generous welfare compared to one-nation conservatives but recognizes its necessity for societal stability.
• Crisis Intervention: Advocates for significant state action during crises, exemplified by support for the CARES Act during Covid-19.
• Argues that anti-poverty programs fail due to a misunderstanding of human imperfection.