Talk:Foundation for Defense of Democracies
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[edit] NPOV
I added a criticism section, because the article currently reads like an advertisement for the group, without the least-bit of criticism for what is in reality a highly controversial organization. The article didn't even include the mention that the group is considered neoconservative, with all the controversy aurrounding that ideology. Nevertheless, the article currently still has NPOV issues due to undue weight issues and such. Ngchen 05:34, 21 August 2006 (UTC)
- While i agree all articles should have a bit of criticism, it should be sourced. They certinly claim to be bi-partisan several times on their website, and have promoted the creation of bi-partisan commities in the us government. I'd think a strong citation is needed to call FDD neoconservative (although i see were you could get that idea) especially with the negative conertations with that word.Hypnosadist 23:15, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
- According to the International Relations Center, "[FDD] has become a prominent member of the web of neoconservative-aligned think tanks, a group that includes the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), the Hudson Institute, and Freedom House." (http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1475) See the FDD's board members and board of advisors; whether Democrat or Republican (mostly R), it largely reads like a "Who's who" in American Neoconservatism. Therefore, IMHO, referring to FDD as "Neoconservative" is self-evident from the information provided by the organization itself, and in no way is a moral judgement. MrLou 05:11, 28 November 2006 (UTC) I haven't learned to Wikify citations yet, so perhaps someone could apply http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1475 to the first "citation needed" for the Neoconservative label. MrLou 05:16, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
I really don't think IRC's analysis of the FDD as solid proof. IRC is also an organization with a very clear agenda. it is most definitely not a self-definition of the FDD.
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- Forget IRC, have you actually read the articles on FDD's website? The ideology espoused within the vast majority of these articles largely meets the definition of Neoconservative, especially in terms of foreign relations. The term is not a slam; It's an accurate definition. MrLou 02:16, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
