State Socialism

State Socialism (StateSoc) is an economically left-wing, and authoritarian ideology who believes that the presence of centralized authority, state ownership of the means of production by a worker's party and/or a state-planned economy is a necessity in transitioning from Capitalism to  Socialism. While state socialism is often utilized as a means to an end in achieving communism (a stateless, classless, moneyless society), by ideologies like  Marxism–Leninism, some advocates believe in state socialism as an end goal by itself.

History
State Socialism arguably first came around in 1871 when the Paris Commune came around as a 'state'. But this is up for debate as the Paris Commune acted more like  Libertarian Socialism and sometimes even  Anarcho-Communism, and didn't really function as a state nor was recognized as such.

The real start to State Socialism was in 1917 when the Bolsheviks, led by  Vladimir Lenin, overthrew the  Russian Republic and established the  Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR). In 1922, this became the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). The USSR changed to become even more State Socialist after  Stalin took over in 1925 and combined it with  Police Statism and  Authoritarianism. A lot of this was ruled back during the Khrushchevist and, especially,  Gorbachevist eras of the  USSR.

China, officially the Peoples' Republic of China (PRC), was ruled under a State Socialist regime called Maoism from 1954-1976.

North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), has been ruled by a State Socialist regime called Juche since it's creation in 1948.

Personality
This, but unironically.

How to Draw
Statesoc_flag.svg To draw StateSoc, simply draw the 8values Security symbol with communist colors.
 * 1) Draw a red ball with a black outline.
 * 2) Draw a yellow hammer.
 * 3) Add eyes and you're done.

Friends

 * [[File: ML.png]] Marxism–Leninism - Me, but with a new name, backstory, lore, etc.
 * [[File: Absoc.png]] Arab Socialism - Based Arab counterpart who isn't afraid to use state power.
 * [[File:Soc.png]] Socialism - Needs more state.
 * [[File: Marxfem.png]] Marxist Feminism
 * [[File:Blanqui.png]] Blanquism - Based! You really get me!
 * [[File:Leftnat.png]] Left-Wing Nationalism - Glad you love the nation! Want to work together?

Frenemies

 * [[File: Libsoc.png]] Libertarian Socialism - Socialism is good and all, but what's that nonsense about a small state?
 * [[File: Ancom.png]] Anarcho-Communism - Good economic position, but anarchy is extremely dumb.
 * [[File: Monsoc.png]] Monarcho-Socialism - Almost great, but what's that about monarchism?
 * [[File: Dsa.png]] Democratic Socialism - What's that about democracy?
 * [[File: Statecap.png]] State Capitalism - WE ARE NOT THE SAME!! Still love you, brother even when you confuse me.
 * [[File:Fabian.png]] Fabian Socialism - I love you son, but you scare me.

Enemies

 * [[File:Bism.png]] Bismarckism - Why must you use my name like this?
 * [[File: Ancapf.png]] Anarcho-Capitalism - NO!
 * [[File: Libertarian.png]] Libertarianism - Why yes, socialism is when the government does stuff, why do you ask?
 * Kemal.png Kemalism - Dude, please don't always say "socialisme d'Etat (state socialism)". We are not the same.

Wikipedia

 * State socialism
 * Authoritarian socialism
 * Planned economy