Conservatism

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Conservatism is an economically and civically variable, culturally-right ideology. Conservatism seeks to maintain the social order and their country's traditional values, they usually seek to preserve a range of institutions like religion with the aim of emphasizing social stability and continuity.

History

The first established use of the term "conservatism" in a political context originated in 1818 with François-René de Chateaubriand. Conservatism has since been used to describe a wide range of views that aim to maintain certain traditional views, but there is no single set of policies associated with the term.

  United States  

The meaning of "conservatism" in the United States is quite different in comparison with what people from other parts of the world consider conservatism; when they talk about conservatism they usually refer to   Liberalism or   Neoliberalism. Since the 1950s, conservatism in the United States has been chiefly associated with the Republican Party. However, during the era of segregation, many Southern Democrats were the ones considered conservatives.

The characteristics defining conservatism in the US support for the traditional family, law and order, the right to bear arms, Christian values, anti-socialism, and defense of "Western civilization, its traditions, and way of life". About major economic policies in general that they defend are, along with   Libertarians, favor small government, low taxes, limited regulation, and free enterprise, although most conservatives in the US are also   Keynesian, which are the economic policies that mostly differentiate them from most Libertarians. Some of them also see religion as an important part of Western Civilization are opposed to secularism, and separation of the church and the state.

They are also considered   Neoconservatives and foreign interventionists, assimilationists, and at some points also   imperialists, they believe in strong morals, and are in favor of intervening in other places that don't align with these values. Another part of US conservatism is trying to stop the spread of File:Soc.png Socialism.

Other modern conservative positions include opposition to big government and opposition to environmentalism. On average, American conservatives desire tougher foreign policies than liberals do. Economic   Liberalism, deregulation and social conservatism are major principles of the Republican Party, but they're not in opposition to bail-outs and, in general, certain interventionism.

  Germany  

In Germany, Conservatism grew alongside   Nationalism, resulting in Germany's victory over France in the Franco-Prussian War, the formation of the United German Empire in 1871, and Otto von Bismarck's simultaneous rise on the European political stage.

With the rise of   National Socialism in 1933,   agrarian movements faded away, replaced by a more command-based economy and forced social integration. Although Adolf Hitler was able to win the support of many German industrialists, prominent   traditionalists opposed his policies of euthanasia, genocide, and attacks on organized religion.

More recently, the work of the conservative   Christian Democratic Union leader and Chancellor Helmut Kohl has helped bring about German reunification and closer European integration in the form of the Maastricht Treaty.

Today, German conservatism is often linked to politicians such as   Angela Merkel. Who can be defined by her marked attempts to save the common European currency (Euro) from devaluation and other certainly important financial issues.

  France  

Another form of conservatism developed in France in parallel to conservatism in Britain. It was influenced by   Counter-Enlightenment works by men such as Joseph de Maistre and Louis de Bonald. Many continentals or traditionalist conservatives do not support the separation of church and state, with most supporting state recognition of and cooperation with the   Catholic Church, such as had existed in France before the Revolution.

They also added   patriotism, and   Nationalism to the list of traditional values they support. Conservatives were the first to embrace Nationalism, which was previously associated with   Liberalism and the Revolution in France.

  Russia  

Under Vladimir Putin, the dominant leader since 1999,   Russia has promoted explicitly conservative policies in social, cultural, and political matters, both at home and abroad but has attacked multiple times economic   Liberalism, which differentiates them from other conservatives. Russian conservatism is unique in some respects as it supports   economic intervention with a mixed economy, with strong   nationalist sentiment and social conservatism with its views being largely   populist, opposing largely most of the   Libertarians' ideals.

  United Kingdom  

Conservatism in the   United Kingdom is similar to its counterparts in other Western nations, but has a distinct tradition and has varied over time.

During and after World War II, the Conservative Party made concessions to   Democratic Socialist's policies of the left. The basis of the post-war consensus was the Beveridge Report. Between 1945 and 1970 (consensus years) unemployment averaged less than 3% as "full employment" was the policy of both Conservative and Labour governments. The post-war consensus included a belief in   Keynesian economics, a mixed economy with the nationalization of major industries, the establishment of the National Health Service, and the establishment of a modern welfare state in Britain.

However, in the 1980s, under the leadership of Margaret Thatcher, and the influence of Keith Joseph, there was a dramatic shift in the ideological direction of British conservatism, with a movement towards, what are considered free-market economic policies and reforms.

In efforts to rebrand and increase the party's appeal, following three consecutive defeats on the general elections, both leaders have adopted policies that align with more   moderate views. This has included a "greener" environmental and energy stance, and adoption of some socially liberal views, such as acceptance of    same-sex marriage. However, these policies have been accompanied by   fiscal conservatism, in which they have maintained a hard stance on bringing down the deficit, and embarked upon a program of economic austerity.

How to Draw

US Style

 
Flag of Conservatism (US design)

Drawing US Conservatism is very simple.

  1. Draw a ball.
  2. Fill the top half of the ball with blue and the bottom half with red.
  3. Draw three white stars on the top half of the ball. (In reference to the symbols of the Democratic and the Republican Party)
  4. Add the eyes and you're done!
Color Name HEX RGB
Mostly Red #DE0100 222, 1, 0
Strong Blue #1404BD 20, 4, 189
White #FFFFFF 255, 255, 255

UK Style

 
Flag of Conservatism (UK design)

Drawing UK Conservatism is simple

  1. Draw a ball
  2. Fill the ball with light blue
  3. Draw a white squiggly tree in the middle.
  4. Add the eyes and you're done.
Color Name HEX RGB
Light Cyan #00B0EF 0, 176, 239
White #FFFFFF 255, 255, 255

Props

Some optional props:

  1. MAGA hat (US version)
  2. Sunglasses (US version) (used for US-centric balls like the   USA in Polandball and   Neoliberalism in Polcompball)
  3. Brexit hat (UK version)
  4. Burning EU flag (UK version)
  5. Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna (God, Honour and Fatherland) banner (Polish version)

Relationships

Friends

Frenemies

  •   Neoliberalism - We both love Reagan and Thatcher, but for very different reasons, and most of your modern supporters are too progressive.
  •   - I support you against the reds, but you sometimes decide to be   degenerate for cash, and claim to bring that "innovation" crap.
  •   Conservative Feminism - Always complains about me forgetting her birthday!
  •   LGBT Conservatism   - Unfortunately he is gay but at least values tradition, I respect that. So we're cool.
  •   Paleolibertarianism - Conservative values must be enforced.
  •   Libertarian Conservatism - He condones weed and porn, and I have no idea how he wants to maintain culture with a minimal state.
  •   Libertarianism - We both like money and guns, but I don't like cocaine, hookers, and disrespect to law enforcement officers. At least when he decides to go for a winning party he normally picks me which is no.
  •   Anarcho-Conservatism - My weird son.
  •   Authoritarian Conservatism - On one hand, based enforcer of tradition. On the other, fuck the CCP.
  •   Neoconservatism - My son who shares some of my values but always drags me into long wars, sometimes even against fellow tradition fans.
  •   Conservative Socialism - My commie son, 50% of the time right.
  •   Multiculturalism - I like that you respect cultures, but most of your followers are degenerate SJWs.
  •   Left-Wing Nationalism - I like that you are a nationalist but do you really have to be a commie? And why some of you support degenerate "progressive" values?
  •   Christian Socialism - Love your Christian values, but why are you a leftie?
  •   Reactionarism - I just want to conserve culture, not hop into a time machine and go 600 years back. But   Falun Gong is still better than CCP.
  •   Reactionary Socialism - A leftoid who is also going way too far.
  •   Apoliticism - We're good as long as he votes for me. Unfortunately the Center has moved too far left.
  •   Police Statism - BLUE LIVES MATTER! I won't follow mask mandates tho.
  •   Alt-Lite - Good to see that the kids these days see the value of tradition, but you really need to take some time off the internet.

Enemies

  •   Marxism–Leninism - Anti-Western communist scum and my archenemy from 1946-1991.
  •   Dengism - Your "protection" of Chinese culture is fake, as you opress non-Han cultures, restrict religion and experiment on humans! You are nothing more than an opressor! At least you are better than Maoism.
  •   Maoism - Damn you and your destruction of culture! But at least you like Nixon.
  •   Futurism - I told you progressives are fascist!
  •   Stransserism - Trans commie Nazis are oppressing the REAL men/women!
  •   Alt-Right - Stop infiltrating the GOP, fascist scum. At least some of you support Trump.
  •   State Atheism - Stop destroying religion, you oppressor!
  •   Fascism - Wokies always accuse me of being him. I'm against all left-wing ideologies, himself included.
  •   Anti-Fascism - The real fascist!
  •   National Socialism - Everyone with a brain hates you and I don't give a shit if you are conservative. Idiotic wokies often compare me to you for some reason. You also pretty much caused the USSR’s rise to superpower status by losing to them.
  • File:Progress.png Progressivism - Degenerate hippie and my eternal enemy. Destroying me and tradition what's next, Pedo Rights? Also stop calling me cuckservative when you are having orgies. Also it hurts my feelings.
  •   Revolutionary Progressivism - OH GOD OH FUCK THE HIPPIES ARE SHOOTING AT ME!!!
  •   Pink Capitalism - The companies betrayed us and promote degeneracy to enrich themselves.
  •   Jacksonian Democracy - Other other libtard + racist.
  •   Democratism - My main rivals in the land of the free. He has be shifting very left recently. Still at least he isn't communist.
  •   Neo-Marxism - The post modern Neo-Marxists post leftist trying to destroy all our Judeo-Christian values with their post Marxist neo modern hardcore crab sex!
  •   Satanic Theocracy - SATAN! THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU! This is the "great" future that wokies want for the world.
  •   Anarcho-Primitivism - You're taking this WAY too far.
  •   Primal Primitivism - Remember when I said to   Reactionarism, "I just want to conserve culture, not hop into a time machine and go 600 years back." You want to go 600000+ years back.

Further Information

Literature

Wikipedia

People and Parties

By Country

Videos


Online communities

  United States

  UK

  Canada


Notes

  1. ↑ Depends mainly on the cultural context and the importance of capitalism within that context.
  2. ↑ Depends on the cultural context and the importance of the constitution in that context. In countries with long established constitutions the constitution will be more important to conservatives than in ones with short-established constitutions

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