Paleoconservatism facts for kids
Paleoconservatism is a political idea. It is a type of conservatism. This idea focuses on old traditions. It also believes in limited government. This means the government should not have too much power. Paleoconservatives also value civil society. This means groups and organizations that are not part of the government. They also care a lot about religion, national identity, and Western culture. This idea is mostly found in the United States.
According to a scholar named Michael Foley, paleoconservatives want certain things. They want fewer people to move into the country. This is called more restrictions on immigration. They also want to cut programs that support many different cultures. This is known as multicultural programs. They also support protectionism. This means taxing goods from other countries more. This makes foreign goods more expensive. They also believe in isolationism. This means a country should not get too involved in other countries' problems. Finally, they want to bring back traditional roles in society.
The word "paleoconservatism" was first used in the 1980s. Paul Gottfried created this term. It was used to describe certain conservatives. These included traditional Catholics. It also included agrarian people from the Southern United States. These groups were against Communism during the Cold War.
Important Paleoconservatives
Here are some well-known people who are considered paleoconservatives:
- Donald Trump – He was the 45th President of the United States. A political researcher named Bruce Wilson said about Trump: "He supports main paleoconservative ideas. These include rebuilding roads and bridges. He also supports protective taxes on foreign goods. He wants to secure borders and stop illegal immigration. He also believes in not getting involved in other countries' problems."
- Pat Buchanan – He is a journalist.
- Robert Novak – He was also a journalist.
- Virgil Goode – He is a politician.
- Nick Fuentes – He is a presenter.
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In Spanish: Paleoconservadurismo para niños
