Fo-po-bro: Foreign policy ‘brother’ (n). A commentator and opinionator. Well credentialed but evidently not well educated; often glib, sometimes eloquent; hyperactive in the use of ideology, insult, praise, and promotion. Mostly but not always early middle-aged and male.
The following is offered in good faith:
Ten rules for fo-po-bros
1. Take some time to study people, places, and subjects before passing judgement.
2. Do not attack people’s motives.
3. Do not preach to the choir.
4. Try not to repeat yourself.
5. Outgrow the faculty lounge.
6. Remember that words have consequences.
7. Remember that in the ideas industry, all publicity is not good publicity.
8. Read before you write.
9. Think before you speak.
10. Be honest.