Sentence:  Neocons have far more interest in foreign policy than domestic policy. As regards the latter the reflex <WSD>nostrums</WSD> of right-wing attitudes apply: less tax, less government, libertarianism about matters such as gun control, encouragement of individual responsibility in health care and education, 'faith-based solutions' to social and welfare problems, and so forth. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  An ineffective but favorite remedy for a problem, usually involving political action.