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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 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>

'''Paleoconservative''' (colloquially, '''''paleocon''''')  is a term that describes old and traditional [[conservative]]s that support a dedication to [[Americanism]], [[Christian Nationalism]], strong restrictions on [[immigration]], non-[[interventionism]], 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>

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]].

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]], internet personality and commentator [[Nick Fuentes]] and the late philosopher [[Roger Scruton]].

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]].

They often look back even further, to [[Edmund Burke]], as well as the American anti-federalist movement that stretched from the days of [[Thomas Jefferson]] to [[John C. Calhoun]].

They often look back even further, to [[Edmund Burke]], the American anti-federalist movement that stretched from the days of [[Thomas Jefferson]] to [[John C. Calhoun]], as well as the [[Romanticism]] movement.

==Etymology==

==Etymology==

Most controversially, they reject the concept of "natural rights" outright. Dr. Donald Livingston, Professor of Philosophy at Emory University, has argued that natural rights are a "philosophical superstition," and that "Whatever they might be, natural rights are universal and apply to all men. Further, they are known by reason, independent of any inherited moral tradition... It follows, therefore, that the doctrine of natural rights must be in a condition of permanent hostility to all inherited moral traditions. Any such tradition, no matter how noble the goods of excellence cultivated in it, can always be seen as violating ''someone's'' natural rights under some interpretation or another."<ref>'''Phillips, Dan''' "Understanding the Paleoconservative Perspective on Life" (2006) [http://www.intellectualconservative.com/2006/10/31/understanding-the-paleoconservative-perspective-on-life/ Intellectual Conservative]. Accessed 26 December 2007.</ref>  

Most controversially, they reject the concept of "natural rights" outright. Dr. Donald Livingston, Professor of Philosophy at Emory University, has argued that natural rights are a "philosophical superstition," and that "Whatever they might be, natural rights are universal and apply to all men. Further, they are known by reason, independent of any inherited moral tradition... It follows, therefore, that the doctrine of natural rights must be in a condition of permanent hostility to all inherited moral traditions. Any such tradition, no matter how noble the goods of excellence cultivated in it, can always be seen as violating ''someone's'' natural rights under some interpretation or another."<ref>'''Phillips, Dan''' "Understanding the Paleoconservative Perspective on Life" (2006) [http://www.intellectualconservative.com/2006/10/31/understanding-the-paleoconservative-perspective-on-life/ Intellectual Conservative]. Accessed 26 December 2007.</ref>  

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, 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. On the other hand they oppose capital punishment. <ref>https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-conservative-case-against-the-death-penalty-2/</ref>

==Culture==

==Culture==

==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|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.

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.

==Economy==

==Economy==

==Domestic Policy==

==Domestic Policy==

Paleoconservatives support an America First policy, and many are populists. In doing so are more in favor of the [[Trump administration]].

Paleoconservatives support an America First policy, and many are populists. In doing so are more in favor of the [[Trump administration]]. While on the other hand while not against law enforcement, or defunding the police, unlike most conservatives do not support the idea of "Backing the Blue" <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG1os3I6MCA</ref> and are cautious of Anarcho-Tyranny. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIZ2ahpPYHU</ref>

==Foreign Policy==

==Foreign Policy==

Unlike other conservatives, paleoconservatives are isolationists, and take a more critical view of the military. Many believe a large military to do more harm than good.  

Unlike other conservatives, paleoconservatives are isolationists, and take a more critical view of the military. Many believe a large military to do more harm than good. They also call to an end to the war on terror. <ref>https://www.theamericanconservative.com/war-on-terror-the-ultimate-self-inflicted-wound/</ref>

==Definitions==

==Definitions==