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'''Paleoconservative''' (colloquially, '''''paleocon''''')  is a term that describes [[conservative]]s who support strong restrictions on [[immigration]], a rollback of multicultural programs, the decentralization of the federal polity, the restoration of controls upon free trade, a greater emphasis upon economic nationalism and [[isolationism]] in the conduct of [[American foreign policy]], and a generally ''revanchist'' outlook upon a social order in need of recovering old lines of distinction and in particular the assignment of roles in accordance with traditional categories of gender, ethnicity, and race.<ref name="Paleoconservative2">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hqbHa_AJrtMC&pg=PA318&dq=paleoconservative+immigration&hl=en&sa=X&ei=kDQXT5PzLMbg0QGfuo3tAg&ved=0CEoQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=paleoconservative%20immigration&f=false|title =American credo: the place of ideas in US politics|author=Michael Foley|publisher=[[Oxford University Press]]|date=25 October 2007|quote=Against accusations of being pre-modern or even anti-modern in outlook, paleoconservatives press for restrictions on immigration, a rollback of multicultural programmes, the decentralization of the federal polity, the restoration of controls upon free trade, a greater emphasis upon economic nationalism and isolationism in the conduct of American foreign policy, and a generally ''revanchist'' outlook upon a social order in need of recovering old lines of distinction and in particular the assignment of roles in accordance with traditional categories of gender, ethnicity, and race.|accessdate = 18 January 2012}}</ref> As such, paleoconservatives differ from mainstream [[conservative]]s.<ref name="Paleoconservative">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LfWdaR9wHEEC&pg=PA10&dq=paleoconservative++mainstream+conservatives&hl=en&sa=X&ei=pyYXT-_MIMfz0gHrm7nyAg&ved=0CF4Q6AEwBzgU#v=onepage&q=paleoconservative%20%20mainstream%20conservatives&f=false|title =Neo-confederacy: a critical introduction|author=Euan Hague, Edward H. Sebesta, Heidi Beirich|publisher=University of Texas Press|date=1 December 2008|quote=The major ideologues of the recent revial of neo-Confederacy are, as we outline in Chapter I, almost all activists who identified themselves as paleoconservatives, decided to split from mainstream U.S. conservatism, and solidified their views around a vision of the South as "a priceless and irreplaceable treasure that must be conserved." Hostile towards organiztions such as the League of the South and Council of Conservative Citizens, neo-Confederacy can also be said to inform more mainstream organizations such as the Sons of Confederate Veterans and United Daughters of the Confederacy and, arguably, prominent politicians such as Trent Lott and Strom Thurmond.|accessdate = 18 January 2012}}</ref>

'''Paleoconservative''' (colloquially, '''''paleocon''''')  is a term that describes [[conservative]]s who support strong restrictions on [[immigration]], a rollback of multicultural programs, the decentralization of the federal polity, the restoration of controls upon free trade, a greater emphasis upon economic nationalism and [[isolationism]] in the conduct of [[American foreign policy]], and a generally ''revanchist'' outlook upon a social order in need of recovering old lines of distinction and in particular the assignment of roles in accordance with traditional categories of gender, ethnicity, and race.<ref name="Paleoconservative2">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hqbHa_AJrtMC&pg=PA318&dq=paleoconservative+immigration&hl=en&sa=X&ei=kDQXT5PzLMbg0QGfuo3tAg&ved=0CEoQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=paleoconservative%20immigration&f=false|title =American credo: the place of ideas in US politics|author=Michael Foley|publisher=[[Oxford University]] Press|date=25 October 2007|quote=Against accusations of being pre-modern or even anti-modern in outlook, paleoconservatives press for restrictions on immigration, a rollback of multicultural programmes, the decentralization of the federal polity, the restoration of controls upon free trade, a greater emphasis upon economic nationalism and isolationism in the conduct of American foreign policy, and a generally ''revanchist'' outlook upon a social order in need of recovering old lines of distinction and in particular the assignment of roles in accordance with traditional categories of gender, ethnicity, and race.|accessdate = 18 January 2012}}</ref> As such, paleoconservatives differ from mainstream conservatives.<ref name="Paleoconservative">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LfWdaR9wHEEC&pg=PA10&dq=paleoconservative++mainstream+conservatives&hl=en&sa=X&ei=pyYXT-_MIMfz0gHrm7nyAg&ved=0CF4Q6AEwBzgU#v=onepage&q=paleoconservative%20%20mainstream%20conservatives&f=false|title =Neo-confederacy: a critical introduction|author=Euan Hague, Edward H. Sebesta, Heidi Beirich|publisher=University of Texas Press|date=1 December 2008|quote=The major ideologues of the recent revial of neo-Confederacy are, as we outline in Chapter I, almost all activists who identified themselves as paleoconservatives, decided to split from mainstream U.S. conservatism, and solidified their views around a vision of the South as "a priceless and irreplaceable treasure that must be conserved." Hostile towards organiztions such as the League of the South and Council of Conservative Citizens, neo-Confederacy can also be said to inform more mainstream organizations such as the Sons of Confederate Veterans and United Daughters of the Confederacy and, arguably, prominent politicians such as Trent Lott and Strom Thurmond.|accessdate = 18 January 2012}}</ref>

The most prominent paleoconservative is TV commentator and author [[Pat Buchanan]].

Some of the most well-known American paleoconservatives are political commentator and TV show host [[Tucker Carlson]], columnist and former presidential candidate [[Pat Buchanan]], radio show host and conspiracy theorist [[Alex Jones]], and internet personality and commentator Nick Fuentes.<ref>Not hyperlinking the CP article about Fuentes, as it's filled with smears and falsehoods.</ref>

Many paleoconservatives identify themselves as "classical conservatives" and trace their philosophy to the [[Old Right]] Republicans of the interwar period, which helped keep the U.S. out of the [[League of Nations]], reduced immigration with the passage of the Immigration Act of 1924, and opposed [[Franklin Roosevelt]]'s [[New Deal]]. They were isolationists who opposed entry into [[World War II]].

Many paleoconservatives identify themselves as "classical conservatives" and trace their philosophy to the [[Old Right]] Republicans of the interwar period, which helped keep the U.S. out of the [[League of Nations]], reduced immigration with the passage of the Immigration Act of 1924, and opposed [[Franklin Roosevelt]]'s [[New Deal]]. They were isolationists who opposed entry into [[World War II]].

Paleos agree with mainstream conservatives on issues like opposition to [[secularism]], abortion on demand and gay marriage, while supporting capital punishment, handgun ownership and an original intent reading of the [[U.S. Constitution]]. Paleocons also often argue that modern managerial society is a threat to stable families.

Paleos agree with mainstream conservatives on issues like opposition to [[secularism]], abortion on demand and gay marriage, while supporting capital punishment, handgun ownership and an original intent reading of the [[U.S. Constitution]]. Paleocons also often argue that modern managerial society is a threat to stable families.

=== Government ===

==Government==

Paleos strongly oppose American membership in the [[United Nations]]. They also seek to limit the power of the [[Federal|Federal Government]], while strongly supporting [[Local Government|State's Rights]]. Paleos believe America was founded as a [[Constitutional Republic]] and support this form of government instead of pure [[democracy]]. Unlike other conservatives, they take a critical view of [[Abraham Lincoln]] and a view that the [[Confederacy]] was on the right side of the war. Some paleos in the [[Neo-Confederate]] movement, support the secession of the Southern States.

Paleos strongly oppose American membership in the [[United Nations]]. They also seek to limit the power of the [[Federal|Federal Government]], while strongly supporting [[Local government|states' rights]]. Paleos believe America was founded as a [[Constitutional Republic]] and support this form of government, instead of pure [[democracy]]. Unlike other conservatives, some take a critical view of [[Abraham Lincoln]], and a view that the [[Confederacy]] was on the right side of the war. Some paleos in the [[Neo-Confederate]] movement support the secession of the Southern States.

 

Paleoconservatives differ from neoconservatives on [[immigration]], [[affirmative action]] and, unlike mainstream conservatives, paleos generally oppose [[miscegenation]] (multicultural integration). Paleoconservatives also question the supposition that [[European]] [[culture]] and mores can ever be transplanted or forced upon non-Western cultures, due to separate cultural heritages. As a result, paleocons are most distinctive in their emphatic opposition to open immigration by non-Europeans, and their general disapproval of U.S. intervention overseas for the purposes of exporting democracy.<ref>http://www.nationalinvestor.com/Experts-Lubinskas.htm</ref>  

Paleoconservatives differ from neoconservatives on [[immigration]], [[affirmative action]] and, unlike mainstream conservatives, paleos generally oppose [[miscegenation]] (multicultural integration). Paleoconservatives also question the supposition that [[European]] [[culture]] and mores can ever be transplanted or forced upon non-Western cultures, due to separate cultural heritages. As a result, paleocons are most distinctive in their emphatic opposition to open immigration by non-Europeans, and their general disapproval of U.S. intervention overseas for the purposes of exporting democracy.<ref>http://www.nationalinvestor.com/Experts-Lubinskas.htm</ref>  

=== Religion ===

==Religion==

 

Paleoconservatives are [[Conservative Christianity|Conservative Christians]], like [[Christian fundamentalists]] and [[Traditionalism|Traditionalist]] [[Catholics]]. They oppose religious [[pluralism]] and support orthodoxy of the [[doctrine]] within the respective denominations. They stress the importance of the need of America to return to its Christian Heritage.

Paleoconservatives are [[Conservative Christianity|Conservative Christians]], like [[Christian Fundamentalism|Protestant Fundamentalists]] and [[Traditionalist Catholics]]. They oppose religious [[pluralism]] and support orthodoxy of the [[doctrine]] within the respective denominations. They stress the importance of the need of America to return to its Christian Heritage.

 

Paleoconservatives support [[free market]] [[capitalism]], but many are ardent opponents of [[free trade]], citing disintegration of America's manufacturing base, and American dependence on imports as adverse effects of free trade. They strongly oppose all forms of [[socialism]] or [[communism]]. They seek to replace the [[Federal Reserve System]] with a Constitutional monetary system. They are deeply concerned with the United States' loans of large amounts of money from the [[World Bank]] and the huge trade deficit the country is experiencing. Unlike mainstream conservatives, paleos oppose the continuing US financial support of [[Israel]]. Like other conservatives, they emphasize the importance of creating jobs for the working class and the slashing of [[taxes]] and spending.

Paleoconservatives support [[free market]] [[capitalism]], but many are ardent opponents of [[free trade]], citing disintegration of America's manufacturing base, and American dependence on imports as adverse effects of free trade. They strongly oppose all forms of [[socialism]] or [[communism]]. They seek to replace the [[Federal Reserve System]] with a Constitutional monetary system. They are deeply concerned with the United States' loans of large amounts of money from the [[World Bank]] and the huge trade deficit the country is experiencing. Unlike mainstream conservatives, paleos oppose the continuing US financial support of [[Israel]]. Like other conservatives, they emphasize the importance of creating jobs for the working class and the slashing of [[taxes]] and spending.

== Definitions ==

==Definitions==

 

In the March 2004 edition of [[Chronicles (magazine)|''Chronicles'']] magazine, Samuel Francis defined paleoconservatism versus conservatism as: "What paleoconservatism tries to tell Americans is that the dominant forces in their society are no longer committed to conserving the traditions, institutions, and values that created and formed it, and, therefore, that those who are really conservative in any serious sense and wish to live under those traditions, institutions, and values need to oppose the dominant forces and form new ones."

In the March 2004 edition of [[Chronicles (magazine)|''Chronicles'']] magazine, [[Samuel Francis]] defined paleoconservatism versus conservatism as: "What paleoconservatism tries to tell Americans is that the dominant forces in their society are no longer committed to conserving the traditions, institutions, and values that created and formed it, and, therefore, that those who are really conservative in any serious sense and wish to live under those traditions, institutions, and values need to oppose the dominant forces and form new ones."

Journalist Rod Dreher of the ''Dallas Morning News'' outlined what he called the "Crunchy Con Manifesto", which summarizes most paleoconservative principles:

Journalist Rod Dreher of the ''Dallas Morning News'' outlined what he called the "Crunchy Con Manifesto", which summarizes most paleoconservative principles:

*Politics and economics won't save us; if our culture is to be saved at all, it will be by faithfully living by the [[Russell Kirk|Permanent Things]], conserving these ancient moral truths in the choices we make in our everyday lives."<ref>'''Dreher, Rod''' "A Crunchy Con Manifesto" [http://crunchycon.nationalreview.com/about/ National Review Online]. Accessed 26 December 2007.</ref>

*Politics and economics won't save us; if our culture is to be saved at all, it will be by faithfully living by the [[Russell Kirk|Permanent Things]], conserving these ancient moral truths in the choices we make in our everyday lives."<ref>'''Dreher, Rod''' "A Crunchy Con Manifesto" [http://crunchycon.nationalreview.com/about/ National Review Online]. Accessed 26 December 2007.</ref>

== Paleoconservative Organizations ==

== Paleoconservative Organizations ==

* [[The John Birch Society]]

* The John Birch Society

* [[The Conservative Caucus]]

* The Conservative Caucus

* [[Constitution Party]]

* [[Constitution Party]]

* [[Council of Conservative Citizens]]<ref name=Paleoconservative/>  

* [[Council of Conservative Citizens]]<ref name=Paleoconservative/>  

* [[Institute on the Constitution]]

* Institute on the Constitution

* [[League of the South]] ([[Neo-Confederate]])

* League of the South ([[Neo-Confederate]])

* [[Rockford Institute]]

* [[Rockford Institute]]

* [[VDARE]]

* VDARE

 

*[[Paleoconservatism Worldwide]]

*[[Paleoconservatism Worldwide]]

*[[National conservatism]]

*[[National conservatism]]