p1: do you wanna go get something to eat tomorrow?
p2: im converting to neoliberalism so i can’t eat until $TSLA is in the green again
p2: im converting to neoliberalism so i can’t eat until $TSLA is in the green again
by oxeeeeean June 15, 2021
an economic policy whereby the 1% make even more money through commodifying everything, selling off nature, privatizing inherently governmental activities, taking away your pension, and polluting non-stop
Both Republicans and Democrats subscribe to neoliberalism, which is why nothing changes from administration to administration.
by Señora Lluvia July 11, 2017
Not to be confused with classical liberalism or theological neoliberalism, these people believe that a free market brings democracy. The classic neoliberal success story is Chile, which under Allende was a socialist democracy. Under Pinochet, the man the neoliberals brought in to replace him, it was a capitalist dictatorship. Famous for fighting with Argentina over uninhabited islands of no strategic importance. Also known as Thatcherists or neoconservatives.
Ultimately, both parties are neoliberal. It just happens the Demos use some lube when they fuck the world.
by Xyzzy March 13, 2005
Ted: "goddamn the rising global wealth over the 20th century is peak neoliberalism"
Jerry: *takes a bite of a street taco* "Based"
Jerry: *takes a bite of a street taco* "Based"
by Yimby July 21, 2021
A theory that the best way to advance society is through privatisation ,free market enterprise and tax breaks. A debateable belief in theory, however in practice, just like communism was used by the USSR it has become a state religion that is used to justify a corrupt corporate welfare state and a mass transfer of public money to private hands.
'Reagan pretended to subscribe to neoliberalism, a doctrine that taxing the rich less would have beneficial effects for the whole of society. Of course he didn't actually believe that but it sure worked in favour of the ruling classes.
by megafapper1995 July 05, 2020
A neoliberal advocates transferring public goods (drinking water, national parks, interstate highways, internet) to private ownership.
The Republican infrastructure plan, called "public/private partnerships" is a perfect example of neoliberalism in which companies are given tax credits and subsidies to build things such as roads which they will then own and be able to charge fees for.
by grfiv March 18, 2017
A neoliberal is a pussy who believes in the rights of all Americans under the constitution like freedom of speech, just as long as you agree with him. If you do not agree with the cowardly neolib, he will insult you safe and secure from behind his computer on the Internet chat room posting boards.
For a fine example, please go to Craigslist, Chicago section and search in the R n R or Rants and Raves section. Plenty of childish examples of the neoliberal cowardly mentality there. http://chicago.craigslist.org/
by Steve Martin December 09, 2006