Authoritarianism

This article is talking about Authoritarianism itself. For categories, see: AuthUnity, AuthLeft and AuthRight

Authoritarianism is a form of government characterized by strong (usually central) power that demands obedience to authority and limited political and civil freedoms. While a multitude of different typologies has been developed by political scientists to classify authoritarian states, qualities commonly associated with authoritarian regimes include the absence of free and competitive democratic elections and one-party state, as well as censorship, and minimal power restrictions.

History

Authoritarianism arose during the transition from Tribes to cities. The first authoritarians were Monarchs, who had gained power through dynasties. Later in Greece, Democracy arose, which quickly became authoritarian. This stayed relatively the same until File:Enlightnenment.png Enlightenment, which resulted in numerous rebellions against authority. These new positions quickly became authoritarian, thus continuing the cycle.

Leaders and whose regimes have commonly been regarded as being Authoritarian include Saddam Hussein in Iraq, Francisco Franco in Spain, Antonio de Oliveira Salazar in Portugal, Alfredo Stroessner in Paraguay, Augusto Pinochet in Chile, Ruhollah Khomeini in Iran, Fidel Castro in Cuba, Emperor Hirohito in Japan, Saudi Arabia, Muammar Gaddafi in Libya, Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, Vladimir Putin in Russia, Alexandr Lukashenko in Belarus, etc.

Other famous examples include Juan Peron in Argentina, Maximilien Robespierre in France, and more recently, Hamas and Fatah in Palestine.

Personality and Behavior

Auth is very demanding and angry, but will become enraged if you mention this. He also hates it if you call him totalitarian.

Stylistic Notes

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How to Draw

Flag of Authoritarianism

Authoritarianism's design is based on the 8values Security icon.

Draw a ball
Color it a slightly faded navy blue (#3F51B5)
Draw a black or very dark grey gavel (can be as detailed or simplistic as you want)
Draw eyes

And you're done!

Color Name		HEX	RGB
	Blue	#3F51B5	63, 81, 181
	Black	#141414	20, 20, 20

Relationships

Friends

Monarchism & Authoritarian Democracy - Unjust and just authority are both great.
Marxism–Leninism - This "Transitionary State" bullshit is great.
Pinochetism - Throwing dissidents out of helicopters? BASED!
Illuminatism - From the shadows, my friend.
Stratocracy - What better way to achieve authority?
Autocracy - You're too narcissistic but I like the way you work.
Eco-Authoritarianism - The correct way to do environmentalism.
Social Authoritarianism - The correct way to do welfare.
Ba'athism - Getting the authoritarian part right, but in overt denial about it.
Authoritarian Socialism - Based socialism.
Authoritarian Capitalism - Based capitalism.
Dengism - The social credit system is based.
Police Statism - Respecting the authority.
Kritarchy - Maintaining law and order.

Frenemies

Totalitarianism - Son, that's a bit too far.
Ingsoc - Grandson, that's really too far. Literally 1984!
Peronism - Sure you say you're not a dictator but I don't buy it.
File:Monkeyzz-Enlightenment.png Enlightenment File:Enlightnenment.png - Could have ended me, but ended up falling victim to the cycle.
Tribalism - The future is now, old man.