Conservatism

Conservatism is an economically center-right to right-wing, authoritarian, and culturally-right ideology. He inhabits the Authoritarian Right quadrant (blue) of the Political Compass somewhat towards the right horizontally, and slightly to moderately towards the top vertically. He seeks to maintain the social order and his country's traditional values and seeks a strong military and (usually) strong borders. He is capitalistic but is fond of protectionism and heavy military spending. He seeks to preserve a range of institutions including religion, parliamentary government, and property rights, with the aim of emphasizing social stability and continuity.

History of the Term
The first established use of the term 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 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 Libertarian Conservatism. 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
Drawing US Conservatism is very simple.


 * 1) Draw a ball.
 * 2) Fill the top half of the ball with blue (#1404bd) and the bottom half with red (#de0100).
 * 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
Drawing UK Conservatism is simple


 * 1) Draw a ball
 * 2) Fill the ball with light blue (#00b0ef)
 * 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 USA in Polandball and Neoliberal-icon.pngberalism in Polcompball)
 * 3) Brexit hat (UK version)
 * 4) Burning EU flag (UK version)

Friends

 * [[File:Plcn2.png]] Paleoconservatism - My more peaceful son.
 * [[File:Necon.png]] Neoconservatism - My son who shares my values but always drags me into wars.
 * [[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: Civnat.png]] Civic Nationalism - He wants to preserve our culture.
 * [[File:Farm.png]] Agrarianism - Farming buddy
 * [[File:Cdem.png]] Christian Democracy - Church buddy
 * [[File:Liberalconservative.png]] Liberal Conservatism - Good Libtard, used to run my UK counterpart but got really stressed out, so I took over.
 * [[File:Ancon.png]] Anarcho-Conservatism - My weird son.

Frenemies

 * [[File: confem.png]] Conservative Feminism - Nagging wife!
 * [[File:Paleolib.png]] Paleolibertarianism - Conservative values must be enforced.
 * [[File:Libcon.png]] Libertarian Conservatism - He condones weed and porn. He also sometimes questions my military spending and the Thin Blue Line. No idea how he wants to maintain culture with a minimal state.
 * [[File:Libertarian.png]] Libertarianism - We both like money and guns, but I don't like cocaine, hookers, and disrespect to law enforcement officers.
 * [[File:Eccon.png]] Eco-Conservatism - My hippie son, questions my subsidies to big oil companies.
 * [[File:Patcon.png]] Paternalistic Conservatism - My semi-commie son.
 * [[File:Consocf.png]] Conservative Socialism - My commie son, right 50% of the time.
 * [[File:Progconf.png]] Progressive Conservatism - 50% Libtard, 50% not.
 * [[File:Apolit.png]] Apoliticism - We're good as long as he votes for me.

Enemies

 * [[File:ML.png]] Marxism–Leninism - Anti-American commie.
 * [[File:Fash.png]] Fascism - Libtards always accuse me of being him. I'm against all left-wing ideologies, himself included.
 * Antifa.png Antifa - The REAL fascists!
 * [[File:Nazi.png]] National Socialism - Literally Hitler.
 * [[File:Neoliberal-icon.png]] Neoliberalism - Far left radical.
 * [[File:Prog.png]] Progressivism - Leftist degenerate SJW.
 * [[File:Dsa.png]] Democratic Socialism - Freeloading leech who wants my money.
 * [[File:Lib.png]] Liberalism - Libtard.
 * [[File: Demcr.png]] Democratism - Ah yes, the Far Left.
 * [[File: Soclib.png]] Social Liberalism - other libtard.
 * [[File: Satan.png]] Satanic Theocracy - This is the future that liberals want.