the answer is simple.
they like war cause it makes their buddies rich and powerful. then they get a kickback
they dont like healthcare reform cause it would make their buddies less rich and powerful. then they dont get a kickback.
this goes for most politicians these days, not just the neorepublicans.
haliburton, big pharm, insurance companys, comunication companys- these are the real lawmakers. politicians are just sales people.