From David Sachs:

The neocon press cycle:

1) New threat to American Democracy in country X!
2) Anyone who questions this narrative is unpatriotic/traitor.
3) Victory is imminent and guaranteed.
4) Victory will take time but is worth it.
5) If we don’t redouble our efforts, we will lose.
6) Setbacks were inevitable.
7) Internal doubts and a lack of staying power cost us the war.
8) Press blackout on country X. (Never that important.)

Wait 6 months. Repeat with country Y.

In case you are looking for a detailed definition for “neocon.”