Classical Conservatism

Classical Conservatism, also called Traditionalist Conservatism, is a type of conservative that focuses on traditions stemming from before the enlightenment philosophy.

ClassCons emphasize the need for the principles of a transcendent moral order, the bonds of social order, and the defense of ancestral institutions over what they consider as excessive individualism.

They also place a strong emphasis on authority and  tradition among other things. Civically speaking, the ideology can vary between moderately authoritarian (most ClassCons) to somewhat libertarian (Powell, for example).

Despite being culturally right, they are generally neither nationalist (with the exception of Enoch Powell) nor  reactionary (although the latter is debatable).

History
Classical Conservatism, or rather Toryism can be said to originate in late 17th-century England, in which there was a dispute over the right of the Catholic James, brother of the King Charles II, to succeed the throne. Those who supported James were known as Tories, and their ideology Toryism. Tories were generally staunch monarchists and Anglicans, and favoured agrarianism over industrialism, in addition to being opposed to radical reform such as that advocated for by Foxites.

[[File:EnochPowell.png]] Powellism
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[[File:Parl.png]] American Whig Party
The Whig party in the United States first emerged in the 1830s in opposition to Andrew Jackson's Democratic party. The name Whig was intentionally chosen as being in opposition to monarchy. In the same way that the British Whigs opposed absolute monarchy, the American Whigs opposed "King Andrew" and his policies. Unlike the British Whigs whose main ideology is Classical Liberalism, the American Whigs were much more conservative. They supported an economic system put forward by Henry Clay known as the "American System" which favored protective tariffs, a strong national bank, and federal subsidies for infrastructure. The Whig party was also critical of Manifest Destiny and criticized the presidential power of Jackson and Polk, preferring Congress to be the dominant lawmaker.

The Whig party struggled to gain power through the presidency. In 1836 they ran four different presidential candidates against Martin Van Buren, which backfired against them and allowed Van Buren to achieve a comfortable victory. By 1840 Van Buren had become unpopular due to the Panic of 1837 and William Henry Harrison was able to defeat Van Buren in the Election of 1840. Harrison died just one month into his presidency and John Tyler, who was only nominally a Whig, took over as the next president. Tyler was eventually expelled from the Whig party for disagreeing with much of the Whigs economic policy, including a veto on Clay's bill to establish a national bank.

The Whigs were able to win back the White House in 1848 with Zachary Taylor, however he died one year into his presidency leaving Millard Fillmore in charge. Fillmore is often described as being the closest the Whigs got to a full presidency. During Fillmore's presidency the Compromise of 1850 was passed which meant Fillmore had to enforce the deeply unpopular Fugitive Slave Act. This divided the Whig party between pro-compromise and anti-compromise factions which they were never able to recover from.

After 1852 the Whig party was never able to obtain real power again and was eventually replaced by the pro-abolitionist Republican party with many Republicans such as Abraham Lincoln, Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester A. Arthur, and Benjamin Harrison all being former Whigs.

Personality and Behaviour

 * Has a very posh British accent (most likely Received Pronunciation).
 * Stereotypical "proper person".
 * Uses vintage sophisticated vernacular, such as: "bogus," "to be frank," and "poppycock".
 * "Why don't you go and make me a sammich?"
 * Fetishizes Romanticist art and bashes everything that's modern.
 * May act like Pops from Regular Show.

How to Draw
Drawing ClassCon is simple:
 * 1) Draw a ball
 * 2) Fill it in with navy blue
 * 3) Draw a black or near-black top hat on top of the ball
 * 4) Add the eyes
 * 5) Give him a golden monocle over his right eye and you're done!

Friends

 * [[File:Monarch.png]] Monarchism - For King/Queen and Country!
 * [[File: Trad.png]] Traditionalism - Fellow T R A D I T I O NTM connoisseur.
 * [[File:Merc.png]] Mercantilism - Rule Britannia! Britannia rules the waves!
 * [[File:Imp.png]] Imperialism - ...Britons never, never, never shall be slaves!
 * [[File:CountEn.png]] Counter-Enlightenment - Cheers!
 * [[File:Christy.png]] Christian Theocracy - Religion is the only thing separating us from animals, and by Jove, we must defend our established church.
 * [[File:Plcn2.png]] Paleoconservatism - My Yankee grandson who defends traditional values; does not critique the enlightenment enough, unfortunately. But why do you hate imperialism?
 * [[File:Carlism.png]] Carlism - My more religious Spaniard counterpart.
 * [[File:Farm.png]] Agrarianism - Of course, a return to a simple, traditional life.
 * [[File:Conlib.png]] Conservative Liberalism - My liberal child whom I hold in high regard! Maintains most of my values while being a reformer.
 * [[File:Con-t.png]] Conservatism - I do admit that you do not go far enough, but I am proud of you nevertheless, ol' chap!
 * [[File:Patcon.png]] Paternalistic Conservatism - Disraeli was indeed a great Prime Minister!
 * [[File:Onenatcon.png]] One-Nation Conservatism - Same as I said above.
 * [[File: Eccon.png]] Eco-Conservatism - Splendid! We have got to protect our environment to preserve our culture!
 * [[File: Distributist.png]] Distributism - Defends me a lot, as we both want a traditional lifestyle.
 * [[File:Community.png]] Communitarianism - Jolly good! Strong communities make strong societies.
 * [[File:BoJo.png]] Borisism - Real good chum of mine. Thanks for delivering us Brexit and putting me in charge of the House of Commons. Still, too moderate.
 * [[File:Optim.png]] Optimateism - Defender of the Roman Republic's customs and rule of law. But did you really have to shamk Caesar? Rather a bit rude innit?
 * [[File:Pat.png]] Patriarchy - Very fine chap! Just how society should be run!

Frenemies

 * [[File:Cap.png]] Capitalism - Sir, I am not so sure...
 * [[File:Nation.png]] Nationalism - ...maybe?
 * [[File:Consocf.png]] Conservative Socialism - Socialism? I beg your pardon?
 * [[File: Natcon.png]] National Conservatism - Magnificent, but please simmer down with the nationalism; Enoch Powell was very exemplary and excellent, if I do say.
 * [[File:React.png]] Reactionarism - Blimey! You are going a bit too far there even for me, sir! And if I am being honest, I am more fond of the Renaissance myself, NOT the dark ages.
 * [[File:Reactsoc.png]] Reactionary Socialism - Another socialist I can tolerate.
 * [[File:Clib.png]] Classical Liberalism - My good, ole rival! We debated a lot at Oxford! I have to admit, though, you are definitely better than that modern liberal doofus.
 * [[File:Reactlib.png]] Reactionary Liberalism - Another tolerable liberal, if I may say so myself, but like any reactionary blokes, he can go too far culturally.
 * [[File:Libconserv3.png]] Liberal Conservatism - Low Tory rubbish, but I have hope that they will prove me wrong.
 * [[File:Rpop-tinfoilhat.png]] Right-Wing Populism - Good Lord, they are annoying... but I do admit they have all the right ideas.
 * [[File:Nalib.png]] National Liberalism - That Nigel Farage is "based" as they say nowadays, but the rest of them are too nationalist and not traditionalist enough, to my dismay.
 * [[File:Ricardosoc.png]] Ricardian Socialism - Percy Ravenstone was a delightful fellow; however, I must say you are far too well-acquainted with this preposterous notion of "egalitarianism."
 * [[File: Altl.png]] Alt-Lite - Young Kids Valuing Tradition Is Good But Same as [[File:Altr.png]]Him Go Outside.
 * [[File:Korona.png]] Braunism - English please.
 * [[File:Thatcher.png]] Thatcherism - Agrees with Powell on monetarism, but is also a globetard and a liberal.

Enemies

 * [[File:Monkeyzz-Enlightenment.png]] Enlightenment - Bugger off, you have brought degeneracy to our blessed land!
 * [[File:Civnat.png]] Civic Nationalism - Revolutions of 1848, NEVER FORGET! You nationalist scums opposed our glorious conservative monarchies!
 * [[File:Soc.png]] Socialism - Are you taking the piss out of me?
 * [[File:Progress.png]] Progressivism - Bloody hell, that is disgusting!
 * [[File:Anqueer.png]] Queer Anarchism - Language, young lady, or man, or... whoever the bloody hell you are!
 * [[File:Ultraprogressivism.png]] Revolutionary Progressivism - Good Lord, you kiss your mother with that mouth?!
 * [[File:Lib.png]] Liberalism - Oh dear! I have seemed to have spotted a cunt! Good day!
 * [[File:Homocon.png]] LGBT Conservatism [[File:Hcon.png]] - This does not make any sense at all!
 * [[File:Jack.png]] Jacobinism - The Fr*nch Revolution and its consequences have been a disaster for the Western world! You're kind of RUDE.
 * [[File:ML.png]] Marxism–Leninism - The destroyer of all tradition!
 * [[File:Fem.png]] Feminists - Sod off and go back to the kitchen!
 * [[File: Awaj.png]] Anarchism - Claims to support anarchism, NOT anarchy, but I’m not buying that shite!
 * [[File:Radlib.png]] Radicalism - My Goodness! How extreme!
 * [[File:Nazi.png]] National Socialism - You sir, are not even a conservative, and you will never be as dominant in the world as I was, so keep on dreaming, you cock-up!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!
 * [[File:Muslim 2.png]] Islamic Theocracy & [[File:Jihad.png]] Jihadism - It would be very wise of you to leave my country, you heathens!
 * [[File:Gamer.png]] Gamers - Hey! Stop playing video games and going on the internet! They will rot your brain! It is making you a really odd bloke
 * [[File:Corbynism-ball.png]] Corbynism - I will put soap in your mouth for your speeches!

Literature

 * Essay on the Generative Principle of Political Constitutions and other Human Institutions by Joseph de Maistre
 * The Conservative Mind by Russell Kirk

Wikipedia

 * Traditionalist Conservatism
 * High Tory
 * Tory corporatism
 * Cornerstone Group
 * London Swinton Circle
 * Traditionalist conservatism in the United States
 * Conservative Monday Club
 * Common Sense Group

People

 * Edmund Burke
 * Thomas Carlyle
 * Evelyn Waugh
 * Alan Clark
 * Enoch Powell
 * Powellism
 * Rivers of Blood speech
 * [[File:Scrutonism.png]] Roger Scruton
 * Jacob Rees-Mogg
 * Moggmentum
 * Edward Leigh
 * John Henry Hayes
 * Lawrence Auster

YouTube

 * Mogg The Week
 * El Picalibro (Spanish)

Gallery
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