Paternalistic Conservatism

Paternalistic Conservatism (PatCon) is a political ideology which combines economically center to center-left policies, usually reminiscent of Social Democracy (but not usually based on social democracy) or adopts a  Social Market Economy with a centre-right to right-wing socio-cultural policy that is  Conservative. It is reminiscent to old European Conservatism, which usually advocated for more state intervention, regulation and support of the welfare state before they started to embrace Neoliberal economics in the 80s after the rise of  Margaret Thatcher.

Consistent with principles such as duty, hierarchy and organicism, it can be seen an outgrowth of Traditionalist Conservatism. Paternalistic Conservatives support neither the individual nor the state in principle, but are instead prepared to support either or recommend a balance between the two depending on what is most practical thus making them civically moderate.

[[File:Cball-Germany.png]] Germany
In Germany, the paternalistic conservative movement primarily stems from the policies of Otto von Bismarck as the chancellor of the German Empire, mostly in the 1880's. These being insurance-based welfare systems outlined in Health Insurance, Accident Insurance, Old age and disability insurance, Worker's protection and Children's Protection acts of 1883, 1884, 1889, 1891 and 1903 respectively.

In the May of 1863, back when Bismarck was the Prime Minister of Prussia sent a letter to the social democrat Ferdinand Lassalle which started a series of political meetings between the two.

[[File:Cball-Poland.png]] Poland
In Poland there's a strong divide between conservative view of economic policy, both of them being generally based on an opposition to communism of the previous PRL era. The primary of those while favouring a somewhat capitalistic economy that is very strongly controlled by the state, expressed by the Law and Justice Party, and the secondary one favoring laissez-faire economics, as expressed by the Konfederacja Coalition.

[[File:Cball-UK.png]] United Kingdom
Paternalistic Conservatism originally stems from the United Kingdom in the 1840's from the works of Benjamin Disraeli and from the wider One-Nation Conservative movement, although who did not gain significant power until the 1870's. Disraeli's terms in office can be said to be the Britain's first real shift away from laissez-faire economics and it's modern welfare system.

Another major moment in the history of British paternalistic conservatism is the post-war consensus between the Labour and Conservative Parties, which was an agreement between the both parties to both support Keynesian economic policies and the welfare state.

The  Social Democratic Party in the UK has a similar outlook to that of a Paternalistic Conservative.

Peter Hitchens is a controversial writer and journalist known for his staunchly socially conservative views, such as being opposed to same-sex marriage and the trans community. As a former Socialist however, he still retains social democratic views on economics.

[[File:Cball-Romania.png]] East Balkans [[File:Cball-Bulgaria.png]]
In other European countries, such as Bulgaria and  Romania, the major social democratic parties tend to incorporate social conservative and moderate nationalist/patriotic views into their platforms, and can as such be viewed as a form of paternalistic conservatism or conservative social democracy.

[[File:Cball-Ukraine.png]] Ukraine
In Ukraine, PatCon can be seen in "Fatherland". Though the party officialy presents itself as liberal conservative,  christian democratic and  liberal nationalist, they support the expansion of social security, lifting the moratorium on land sales, are against the sale of agricultural land and strategic enterprises and even support raising tariffs for housing and communal services for the population, though previously the party was against the latter.

[[File:Cball-US.png]] United States
William Jennings Bryan was an American politician who supported populist economic views, such as regulating corporations and free silver, while holding conservative social beliefs such as creationism and  states' rights. He was running for presidency in 1896, 1900 and 1908 as a Democrat against William McKinley and Willian Howard Taft, respectively, but lost. He was also influenced by Jeffersonian Democracy.

In the United States, while the Republican Party have been primarily staunch supporters of  Free-Market Capitalism and  Fiscal Conservatism since the rise of  Ronald Reagan, recently there has been a few who favor a more  Communitarian and mildly state interventionist approach. The two prominent examples being Senator Josh Hawley and Fox News host Tucker Carlson, with the latter having criticised  right-libertarian economics and having said "the free-market is not a religion". Democratic politicians such as Dan Lipinski and Collin Peterson could also be considered paternalistic conservatives.

[[File:Cball-Italy.png]] Italy
In Italy, some Paternalistic Conservatives resemblance can be found in "Left-leaning factions" of Lega Nord, Fratelli d'Italia and rarely in some people inside Forza Italia.

[[File:Cball-Ireland.png]] Ireland
Aontú is a political party in Ireland that carries syncretic politics carrying a socio-culturally conservative platform alongside a social market economy which has a heavy resemblance to the idea of paternalistic conservatism. The leader of the party is Peadar Tóibín.

[[File:Cball-Botswana.png]] Botswana
Paternalistic conservatism in Botswana exists in the form of the Botswana Democratic Party, which was founded by the country's first president and prime minister, Seretse Khama. Under Khama's leadership, the country went through fast economic growth and positive social changes. It remains the country's largest party in its National Assembly.

[[File:Argentina.png]] Argentina
"Main article: Peronism"

[[File:Cball-Brazil.png]] Brazil
In Brazil paternalistic conservatism can arguably be used to describe the policies of Getúlio Vargas before the Estado Novo and after being reelected, as he pushed for many social democratic policies such as welfare, higher minimum wage among other worker reforms while being both paternalistic and very conservative in his policies, in the modern day paternalistic conservatism can be seen in part manifested in some parts of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party like with presendential candidate João Doria, aside from that in Brazil social democratic economics tend to be popular while conservatism is too leading to paternalistic conservatism being a somewhat influential ideology in certain parts of the country, although recently the right has turned more to liberalism.

Beliefs
Paternalistic Conservatism and Longism are currently the two  Authoritarian Left ideologies that do not identify as  Socialist of any kind and should be portrayed being irritated when they are called that, their beliefs meant to provide an alternative to socialism with  Populist economics. Paternalistic Conservatism and Longism both favor moderately regulated (government intervention when necessary) and populist market capitalism with a moderate to strong welfare state similar to the  Nordic Model. Culturally, Longism is also culture conservative but  secular in its institutions, is influenced by the Bible while Paternalistic Conservatism favors working with religious institutions when possible. Although Paternalistic Conservatism is in favor of intervention in the economy when necessary it is not in favor of a command economy.

Personality
PatCon will act a bit of a "conservative boomer" as compared to other Social-Democratic balls and emphasizes on acting proper and hard-working.

Ironically he calls his dad socdem a boomer because of how boomers created the hippies. He does the same for conservative leaning neoliberals.

How to Draw
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 * 1) Draw a ball
 * 2) Fill it Blue
 * 3) Draw a white rose
 * 4) Add the eyes and you're done!

Friends

 * [[File:Tradcon.png]] Classical Conservatism - I am an outgrowth of you. Defend the little platoons!
 * [[File:Onenatcon.png]] One-Nation Conservatism - You take a lot of my ideas!
 * [[File: Cdem.png]] Christian Democracy - A great friend of mine! Christianity, based! Democracy, also based!
 * [[File:Bism.png]] Bismarckism - One of my oldest and bestest friends. And I can't thank you enough for pretty much pioneering the modern day welfare state.
 * [[File:Conserv.png]] Conservatism [[File:Con-t.png]] - Based cultural views. I'm your key to winning the working class vote. Focus on the values of the working class and we can reconcile.
 * [[File: Long.png]] Longism - Fellow AuthLeft non-socialist. I'll say it again, we're not socialists!
 * [[File: Nordmodel.png]] Nordic Model - Great brother with great ideas!
 * [[File:Conlib.png]] Conservative Liberalism - Aside from our differences in economics we're cool.
 * [[File:Progconf.png]] Progressive Conservatism - We carry a lot in common but you are quite broad so I ain't too sure. You're ok I guess.
 * [[File: Consocf.png]] Conservative Socialism - My more extreme brother. We both dislike [[File: Progress.png]] Progressivism but I wish he would relax a little bit economically.
 * [[File:Natcon.png]] National Conservatism - Based!
 * [[File:Orlib.png]] Ordo-Liberalism - A liberal who likes order. And his [[File:Soccap.png]] economic system is quite based! Definitely has my respect.
 * [[File:PiS.png]] Kaczysm - Our Polish brother.
 * [[File:Social corpratism.png]] Social Corporatism - Fellow enjoyer of communitarian economics.

Frenemies

 * [[File: Libcon.png]] Libertarian Conservatism - Libertarianism... really? How are you going to preserve culture through minimal state and a hyper-individualist economy?
 * [[File:Soclib.png]] Social Liberalism - You may be a liberal, but that new deal of yours is pretty cool.
 * [[File:Plcn2.png]] Paleoconservatism - Don't really have a strong opinion on them, but that Tucker Carlson guy seems based at least.
 * [[File: Socdem.png]] Social Democracy - Based economic views but can you stop hanging out with [[File: Progress.png]] Progressivism, please?
 * [[File: Cap.png]] Capitalism - I like your markets and competition stuff but for the love of god, follow my regulations and pay your taxes!
 * [[File:Yellsoc.png]] Yellow Socialism - You're alright in some ways, but can you tone down the antisemitism?
 * [[File:Socliber.png]] Social Libertarianism - Progressive and libertarian? You do propose welfare and some regulation, so you're not too bad after all.
 * [[File:Trumpism.png]] Trumpism - Early in your campaign you promised cheaper healthcare and decent economic protections. Why didn't you follow up on that?
 * [[File:WelfChauvin.png]] Welfare Chauvinism - The more modern, ultranationalist equivalent to me. You take things to the extreme. But you are ok, I guess...
 * [[File:Nalib.png]] National Liberalism - We both liked Brexit. That's about it.
 * [[File:Rpop-tinfoilhat.png]] Right-Wing Populism - We have one or two things that overlap, but overall you're a mixed bag.

Enemies

 * [[File: Progress.png]] Progressivism - Yeah, I don't like you, or, your performative activism. Hippie!
 * [[File: Neoliberal-icon.png]] Neoliberalism - I remember back when I was the dominant ideology in the Tory Party, until you came in with all your privatization, ruining the post-war dream! I hate how you took over right-wing politics in the late twentieth century! Also, most of your followers are degenerate SJWs nowaday.
 * [[File:Klep.png]] Kleptocracy - Amoral scumbag who infiltrated PSD.
 * [[File: Pinkcap.png]] Pink Capitalism - Progressivism and unfettered capitalism, my two least favorite things.
 * [[File: ML.png]] Marxism–Leninism - Bloody Tankie! I agree that some aspects of capitalism are degenerate but communism is an absolute abomination!
 * [[File: Mao.png]] Maoism - Are you not just [[File:ML.png]] Tankie again?
 * [[File:Necon.png]] Neoconservatism - Your entire ideology is spending taxes on wars, sometimes even against other tradition fans. What exactly are you conserving? And who pays for it? PiS like you though.
 * [[File:Juche.png]] Juche - Madness!
 * [[File:Nazi.png]] National Socialism - NO. JUST NO.
 * [[File:Nazbol.png]] National Bolshevism - Are you not just [[File:Nazi.png]] that psycho again?
 * [[File:Libertarian.png]] Libertarianism - I AM NOT A SOCIALIST!!
 * [[File:Korwinism-Pikselart.png]] Korwinism & [[File:Reactlib.png]] Reactionary Liberalism - MFs called me a "commie with a cross".

Literature

 * Sybil or The Two Nations by Benjamin Disraeli
 * Coningsby or The New Generation by Benjamin Disraeli
 * What's Socialist about State Ownership? Beats Me by Peter Hitchens
 * The Industrial Charter: A Statement of Conservative Industrial Policy by the Conservative and Unionist Central Office

Wikipedia

 * Paternalistic Conservatism
 * Benjamin Disraeli
 * Red Tory
 * Otto von Bismarck
 * Poland
 * Tory Socialism

Parties

 * [[File:Polandball.png]] United Right [[File:ZP.png]]
 * Law and Justice [[File:PiS.png]]
 * United Poland [[File:United Poland.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Finland.png]] Finns Party [[File:FinnsParty.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Sweden.png]] Sweden Democrats [[File:SwedenDem.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Denmark.png]] Danish People's Party
 * [[File:Cball-Australia.png]] Democratic Labor Party
 * [[File:Cball-Australia.png]] Katter's Australian Party [[File:KAP.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Romania.png]] Social Democratic Party [[File:PSD.png]]
 * [[File:Zio.png]] Shas
 * [[File:Cball-Ireland.png]] Aontú
 * [[File:Cball-Netherlands.png]] Christian Union
 * [[File:Cball-Switzerland.png]] Evangelical People's Party of Switzerland
 * [[File:Cball-UK.png]] Social Democratic Party UK
 * [[File:Cball-Botswana.png]] Botswana Democratic Party [[File:Khama.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Chile.png]] Christian Democratic Party
 * [[File:Cball-France.png]]The Social Right
 * [[File:Cball-Ukraine.png]] Fatherland [[File:YuTymoshenko.png]]
 * [[File:Cball-Montenegro.png]] Socialist People's Party of Montenegro

Videos

 * TBA

Online Communities

 * Reddit.png r/APUP

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