Conservatism

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.

[[File:Cball-US.png]] United States [[File:Conserv.png]]
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 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.

[[File:Cball-Germany.png]] Germany [[File:CDU Party.png]]
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.

[[File:Cball-France.png]] France [[File:French Republican Party.png]]
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.

[[File:Cball-Russia.png]] Russia [[File:United Russia.png]]
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.

[[File:Cball-UK.png]] United Kingdom [[File:Con-t.png]]
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.

US Style
Conus_flag.svg 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!

UK Style
Conuk_flag.svg 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.

Props
Some optional props:


 * 1) MAGA hat (US version)
 * 2) Sunglasses (US version) (used for US-centric balls like the [[File:Cball-US.png]] USA in Polandball and [[File:Neoliberal-icon.png]] Neoliberalism in Polcompball)
 * 3) Brexit hat (UK version)
 * 4) Burning EU flag (UK version)
 * God, Honour and Fatherland banner (Polish version)

Friends

 * [[File:Tradcon.png]] Classical Conservatism - My more traditionalist UK parent!
 * [[File:Plcn2.png]] Paleoconservatism - A more traditionalist son from America.
 * [[File: Natcon.png]] National Conservatism - My son who shares my values also but puts an emphasis on the importance of the nation.
 * [[File: Nation.png]] Nationalism - We both like strong borders.
 * [[File:Modnat.png]] Patriotism - We both love our country.
 * [[File: Civnat.png]] Civic Nationalism - As long as they come here legally!
 * [[File:Cultural Nationalism.png]] Cultural Nationalism - I love my culture.
 * [[File:RelNat.png]] Religious Nationalism - I love my religion.
 * [[File:Farm.png]] Agrarianism - Farming buddy.
 * [[File:Patcon.png]] Paternalistic Conservatism - My SocDem son!
 * [[File:Onenatcon.png]] One-Nation Conservatism - My SocDem grandson! Disraeli was a great prime minister!
 * [[File:Eccon.png]] Eco-Conservatism - Both kinds of conserve, combined into one.
 * [[File:Consocf.png]] Conservative Socialism - The best kind of socialism. Who said we have to be capitalist to like tradition?
 * [[File:Cdem.png]] Christian Democracy - Church buddy.
 * [[File:Islamic_Democracy.png]] Islamic Democracy - Mosque buddy.
 * [[File:Liberalconservative.png]] Liberal Conservatism - Good liberal, used to run my UK counterpart but got really stressed out, so I took over.
 * [[File:Conlib.png]] Conservative Liberalism - Another good liberal. We argue over protectionism vs. free trade, but we're good aside from that.
 * [[File:Trumpism.png]] Trumpism - Keep this country great.
 * [[File:Rpop-tinfoilhat.png]] Right-Wing Populism - He has many good ways to make the country great.
 * [[File:Relzion.png]] Religious Zionism - Zionism, but better.
 * [[File:Hamiltonianism.png]] Hamiltonianism - Really based, but my [[File:Jeffersondem2.png]] Parent hates you.

Frenemies

 * [[File:Neoliberal-icon.png]] Neoliberalism - We both love Ronald Reagan and Thatcher. But most of his modern suporters are too progressive for my taste.
 * [[File:Confem.png]] Conservative Feminism - Nagging daughter!
 * [[File:Hcon.png]] LGBT Conservatism [[File:Homocon.png]] - My gay son who shares most of my values.
 * [[File:Paleolib.png]] Paleolibertarianism - Conservative values must be enforced.
 * [[File:Libcon.png]] Libertarian Conservatism - No idea how he wants to maintain culture with a minimal state.
 * [[File:Ancon.png]] Anarcho-Conservatism - My weird son.
 * [[File:Necon.png]] Neoconservatism - My son who shares some of my values but always drags me into long wars, sometimes even against fellow tradition fans.
 * [[File:React.png]] Reactionarism - That's way too far for me.
 * [[File:Reactsoc.png]] Reactionary Socialism - That's also going way too far. Never thought I'd say that to a commie.
 * [[File:Apolit.png]] Apoliticism - We're good as long as he votes for me.
 * [[File:PolState.png]] Police Statism - BLUE LIVES MATTER! I won't follow mask mandates tho. Also, you are bad when you enforce progressive values.

Enemies

 * [[File:ML.png]] Marxism–Leninism - Anti-Western communist scum and my archenemy from 1950-1990.
 * [[File:Dengf.png]] Dengism - Anti-Western communist from China, my new archenemy.
 * [[File:Mao.png]] Maoism - Damn you and your destruction of culture! But at least you like Nixon and jailed gays.
 * [[File:Fut2.png]] Futurism - I told you progressives are fascist!
 * [[File:Stateath.png]] State Atheism - Stop disrespecting religion!
 * [[File:Antifa.png]] Antifa - The real fascist!
 * [[File:Nazi.png]] National Socialism - Idiotic wokies often compare me to you for some reason.
 * [[File:Progress.png]] Progressivism - Leftist degenerate hippie.
 * [[File:Jacksonian Democracy.png]] Jacksonian Democracy - Other other libtard.
 * [[File: Demcr.png]] Democratism - My main rivals in the land of the free.
 * [[File:Neomarx.png]] 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!
 * [[File: Satan.png]] Satanic Theocracy - This is the future that wokies want for the world.
 * [[File:Anprim.png]] Anarcho-Primitivism - You're taking this WAY too far.
 * [[File:Prim.png]] Primal Primitivism - What the fuck is this?

Literature

 * The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great by Ben Shapiro
 * A History of the American People by Paul Johnson
 * The Tyranny of Tolerance: A Sitting Judge Breaks the Code of Silence to Expose the Liberal Judicial Assault by Judge Robert H. Dierker Jr.
 * Yes I Con: United Fakes of America by Lloyd Billingsley
 * Why We Need the Electoral College by Tara Ross
 * Why I Couldn't Stay Silent by David Harris Jr.
 * Whiplash! From JFK to Donald Trump, a Political Odyssey by Arnold L. Steinberg
 * America - An Illusion of Freedom by Dr. Richard A. Nixon
 * America the Beautiful: Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great by Ben Carson M.D.
 * Confidence Men: Wall Street, Washington and the Education of a President by Ron Suskind
 * Losing Ground: American Social Policy, 1950–1980 by Charles Murray
 * Reflections on the Revolution in France by Edmund Burke
 * The Conscience of a Conservative by Barry Goldwater
 * Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes
 * The Conservative Mind by Russel Kirk
 * The Right Nation: Why America is Different by John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge
 * Rationalism in Politics and other essays by Michael Oakeshott
 * The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
 * Intellectuals and Soceity by Thomas Sowell
 * The Decline of the West by Oswald Spengler
 * American Conservatism: An Encyclopedia
 * Let Us Talk of Many Things: The Collected Speeches by William F. Buckley Jr.
 * The Abolition of Britain: From Winston Churchill to Princess Diana by Peter Hitchens
 * The Downing Street Years by Margaret Thatcher
 * Statecraft: Strategies for a Changing World by Margaret Thatcher
 * The Path to Power by Margaret Thatcher
 * The Conservative's Dictionary by Todd Domke and Gerry Lange
 * The Dictionary of Conservative Quotations by Iain Dale
 * The Tories: Conservatives and the Nation State, 1922-97 by Alan Clark
 * Conservative Thinkers: Essays from the Salisbury Review
 * A Case for Conservatism by John Kekes
 * Ann Widdecombe: Right from the Beginning by Nicholas Kochan

Wikipedia

 * [[File:Conservative.png]] Conservatism [[File:Conserv.png]] [[File:Con-t.png]]

People and Parties

 * [[File:Cball-Ireland.png]] Edmund Burke [[File:Conlib.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Scotland.png]] David Hume [[File:Conlib.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-UK.png]] Thomas Carlyle [[File:Tradcon.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Germany.png]] Otto von Bismarck [[File:Bism.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Germany.png]] Leo Strauss [[File:Necon.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-UK.png]] Michael Oakeshott [[File:Conlib.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Canada.png]] Jordan Peterson [[File:Petersonism.png]]
 * [[File:Conservative.png]] Conservative Politicians
 * [[File:Cball-US.png]] Republican Party [[File:RepubUS.png]]
 * [[File:Libcon.png]] William F. Buckley Jr.
 * [[File:Goldwaterian.png]] Barry Goldwater
 * [[File:Nixon.png]] Richard Nixon
 * [[File:Reagan.png]] Ronald Reagan
 * [[File:GHWB.png]] George H.W. Bush
 * [[File:Buchanan.png]] Pat Buchanan
 * [[File:GWB.png]] George W. Bush
 * [[File:Trumpism.png]] Donald Trump
 * [[File:Christianright.png]] Ted Cruz
 * [[File:Necon.png]] Marco Rubio
 * [[File:Fiscon.png]] Mitch McConnell
 * [[File:Plcn2.png]] Tucker Carlson
 * [[File:Shapirocube.png]] Ben Shapiro
 * [[File:Mesocon.png]] Dennis Prager
 * [[File:Cball-UK.png]] Conservative Party [[File:Con-t.png]]
 * [[File:Onenatcon.png]] Benjamin Disraeli
 * [[File:Church.png]] Winston Churchill
 * [[File:Tradcon.png]] Enoch Powell
 * [[File:Thatcher.png]] Margaret Thatcher
 * [[File:BoJo.png]] Boris Johnson
 * [[File:Tradcon.png]] Jacob Rees-Mogg
 * [[File:Necon.png]] Michael Gove
 * [[File:Thatcher.png]] Priti Patel
 * [[File:Scrutonism.png]] Roger Scruton
 * [[File:Cball-Canada.png]] Conservative Party of Canada [[File:CanadaConservative.png]]
 * [[File:Fiscon.png]] Stephen Harper
 * Peter MacKay
 * Jason Kenney
 * [[File:Cball-Germany.png]] Christian Democratic Union of Germany [[File:CDU Party.png]]
 * Helmut Kohl
 * [[File:Cball-France.png]] The Republicans [[File:Le republic.png]]
 * [[File:Gaullismicon2.png]] Charles de Gaulle
 * Jacques Chirac
 * Nicolas Sarkozy
 * [[File:Cball-Japan.png]] Liberal Democratic Party
 * Shinzo Abe
 * Tarō Asō
 * Yoshihide Suga
 * [[File:Cball-Australia.png]] Liberal Party of Australia
 * John Howard
 * Tony Abbott
 * Peter Dutton
 * Scott Morrison
 * [[File:Zio.png]] Likud (Israel) [[File:Bibi.png]]
 * Benjamin Netanyahu
 * [[File:Cball-India.png]] Bharatiya Janata Party [[File:BJP.png]]
 * Narendra Modi
 * [[File:Cball-Austria.png]] Austrian People's Party
 * Sebastian Kurz
 * [[File:Cball-Russia.png]] United Russia [[File:United_Russia.png]]
 * [[File:Putin.png]] Vladimir Putin

By Country

 * [[File:Cball-France.png]] France
 * [[File:Cball-Germany.png]] Germany
 * [[File:Cball-Russia.png]] Russia
 * [[File:Cball-UK.png]] United Kingdom
 * [[File:Cball-US.png]] United States
 * [[File:Cball-Canada.png]] Canada
 * [[File:Cball-Australia.png]] Australia

Videos

 * Prager University

Online communities

 * /r/Conservative on Reddit