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Paleoconservatism "is distinguished by certain philosophical presumptions that differ markedly from the presumptions of [[neocon]]s and most modern conservatives."<ref>'''Phillips, Dan''' "What the Heck is a Paleoconservative and Why You Should Care" op cit.</ref>  

Paleoconservatism "is distinguished by certain philosophical presumptions that differ markedly from the presumptions of [[neocon]]s and most modern conservatives."<ref>'''Phillips, Dan''' "What the Heck is a Paleoconservative and Why You Should Care" op cit.</ref>  

Unlike most conservatives today, paleoconservatives are against the [[Iraq War]]. They are highly critical of the [[George W. Bush|Bush administration]] and the mainstream conservative movement. Paleoconservatism vocally distinguishes itself in its opposition to [[neoconservative|neoconservatism]]. However, what really sets them apart from other conservatives is much deeper than just policy: they generally reject the [[Enlightenment]] in whole or in part; they reject [[John Locke|Lockean]] "[[Social contract|contract theory]]".

Unlike most conservatives today, paleoconservatives are against the [[Iraq War]]. They are highly critical of the [[George W. Bush|Bush administration]] and the mainstream conservative movement. Paleoconservatism vocally distinguishes itself in its opposition to [[neoconservative|neoconservatism]]. However, what really sets them apart from other conservatives is much deeper than just policy: they generally reject the [[Enlightenment]] in whole or in part, rather they support [[Romanticism]]<ref>https://theimaginativeconservative.org/2016/08/humanism-romanticism-bradley-birzer.html</ref>; they reject [[John Locke|Lockean]] "[[Social contract|contract theory]]".

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, 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|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.

==Religion==

==Economy==

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 support [[Distributism]], and 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. <ref>https://thereformedmind.wordpress.com/2011/12/13/distributism-one-economic-theory-of-paleo-conservatism-and-maybe-the-tea-party-as-well-as-occupywallstreet/</ref> <ref>https://malicoin.medium.com/distributive-paleoconservatism-a-new-vision-for-a-just-and-sustainable-society-7f02cbd90653</ref>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 an America First policy, and many are populists. In doing so are more in favor of the [[Trump administration]].

==Economy==

==Foreign Policy==

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.

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.  

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

* VDARE

* VDARE

* [[American Populist Union]]

* [[American Populist Union]]

==See also==

==See also==