Gaullism

"I have tried to lift France out of the mud. But she will return to her errors and vomitings. I cannot prevent the French from being French."
File:DeGaulle.png Charles de Gaulle

Gaullism is an economically center to center-right and center-left in some forms, culturally center-right, democratic but somewhat paternalistic, statist and moderately nationalist ideology. The ideology Gaullism refers to an ensemble of beliefs attributed to the 5th republic founder, resistant and iconic French historical figure General Charles De Gaulle. Gaullism has been the founding ideology of the contemporary French republic and its legacy remains highly influential.

History

Gaullism was born during WWII and originally referred to the beliefs of the leader of the French resistance Charles De Gaulle and his followers. Gaullism was born from the refusal to accept Petain’s collaborationist government and from the desire to avenge the German invasion and restore the dignity of France. After the war, Gaullism was one of the main ideologies of the provisional government which ruled France from 1944-1946 after the fall of the Vichy Regime, and was the de facto national ideology of the beginning of the fifth republic after De Gaulle assumed power in 1958. While De Gaulle’s Gaullism technically disappeared after De Gaulle’s step down from power in 1969, Gaullism and its various interpretations are still a driving force in contemporary France with several political parties claiming its legacy.

Beliefs

While Gaullism may have varied with the circumstances, some tenets remain essential: the belief in a strong state combining respect for democracy and the desire to avoid sterile political quarrels, the importance of a strong leader, a foreign policy based on pragmatism, the belief in French exceptionalism and in the necessity to preserve and promote French culture and traditions, a refusal of foreign dominance on France as illustrated by the desire of De Gaulle to make of France a nuclear power, defiance of foreign powers including the Anglo-Saxons (America, United-Kingdom) and the USSR.For example, de Gaulle openly criticized the American intervention in Vietnam.

File:NeoGaulle.png Neo-Gaullism

Neo-Gaullism emerged during the 70's after the death of de Gaulle in France, as it seeked to synthetize Gaullism with elements of File:Neoliberal-icon.png Neoliberalism. Neo-Gaullism also distances itself from the semi-isolationist stance of its predecessor, embracing pro-NATO/Atlanticist stances on foreign policy. The term is used quite broadly and may be used to describe people with slighly different policies. Some examples are the presidencies of File:Udr france.png Georges Pompidou, File:JChirac.png Jacques Chirac and File:Sarkozy.png Nicolas Sarkozy.

File:SocialGaulle.png Social Gaullism

Social Gaullism refers to the "left-leaning" faction of Gaullists, most of whom follow social democratic or dirigist economic views while retaining (mostly) social conservative views. Some examples are former French prime minister File:Progconf.png Jacques Chaban-Delmas, File:Patcon.png Philippe Séguin and File:Socauth.png René Capitant.

File:Sarkozy.png Sarkozyism

The ideology of the former president of France Nikolas Sarkozy could be described as a form of File:NeoGaulle.png Neo-Gaullism.

Personalities and Behavior

Gaullism is extremely solemn, serious and cold. He voluntarily uses a heavy French accent the few times he speaks English to show with pride his French origins. He remains quite lonely, usually approaching others with apprehensions (“He has no friends only interests”). While being a man of few words in private, he is a great public speaker and does not hesitate to be provoking in his statements if he considers it necessary (like “Vive le Québec libre!”, ‘‘Glory to a free Québec!’’).

How to draw

The flag of Gaullism is based on that of the Free France flag.

File:Gaullism flag.svg

Flag of Gaullism

Draw a ball
Fill it blue, white and red like the French tricolor flag
Draw in a usually-red “Croix de Lorraine” (emblem of the Gaullist French resistance)
Draw semi closed eyes, he needs to looks unfriendly
Draw a military hat- usually, the one with 2 stars De Gaulle wore during WWII or the standard French general hat.

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Relationships

(Pas trop proches) Amis

File:Patcon.png Paternalistic Conservatism - You realized the importance of a strong state to maintain order and preserve the union of society, I respect you.
File:Modnat.png Patriotism - Vive la France!
File:Civnat.png Civic Nationalism - Immigrants and foreigners must accept "certaines idée de la France".
File:Yellsoc.png Yellow Socialism - Mon compatriote we have many things in common.
File:Nalib.png National Liberalism - Fellow lover of freedom and nation.
File:Cball-Quebec.png Quebec Sovereigntism - Vive le Québec libre!
- File:Cball-Quebec.png D'accord mais nous ne sommes pas amis.
File:Onenatcon.png One-Nation Conservatism - Welfare, conservatism and patriotism ? We're so similar ! And Harold McMillan was a great friend against the Boches.
File:Venizelos.png Venizelism - My Greek self.
File:Long.png Longism - Quite like Patcon, you definitely were really "intéressant"!

Mixte

Social Democracy - Your economics are not that bad, but do you have any national pride, "palsambleu"!?
File:Progconf.png Progressive Conservatism - We need progress but not chaos! Don't be too progressive, "mon ami".
File:Dem.png Democracy - I respect you but you need to be guided to avoid becoming sterile like the fourth republic.
File:Integral Nationalism.png Integral Nationalism - Maurras you became mad from being so right. But one of your supporters did write my anthem.
File:Multicult.png Multiculturalism - 'It's a very good thing that there are yellow French people, black French people and brown French people. It's a sign that France is open to all races and that it has a universal vocation. But on condition they stay a minority. If not, France wouldn't be France anymore. After all, we are an European people from white race, Greek and Latin culture, and Christian religion. Try to mix oil and vinegar together. Shake the bottle. After a while, they get separated again. The Arabs are the Arabs, the French are the French. Do you believe that the French nation is able to integrate ten million Muslims who shall be twenty million tomorrow and forty million the day after? If we integrated them, if all the Arabs and Berbers were considered French, how could we prevent them from moving to our home country where the standard of living is so much higher? My village wouldn't be named Colombey-les-Deux-Églises (Colombey of the Two Churches) anymore, but Colombey-les-Deux-Mosquées (Colombey of the Two Mosques)!"
File:Conbertf.png Libertarian Conservatism - How would you preserve your traditions and culture without a strong state? "Quelle folie".
File:European Federalism.png European Federalism - You were useful to protect us from the Yankees and the Soviets' influence but you should stop trying to erase nations and culture! Also, don't forget when I tried to warn you that the UK joining wouldn't be a good idea.
File:Necon.png Neoconservatism - France will not subjugate to any military alliances, but I know that Sarkozy really likes you though.
File:Reactlib.png Reactionary Liberalism - I appreciate your admiration but calm down, I am not Thermidorian anyway, and also Zemmour really likes you though.
File:FraLeftCon.png French Left-Conservatism - Too much economic interventionism but you hold many of my values.
Ba'athism - Chirac kinda likes you, but Sarkozy doesn't.
File:Soclib.png Social Liberalism - Okay for a liberal I suppose, but File:Giscardd'Estaing.png Giscard betrayed me though...
File:Conlib.png Conservative Liberalism - "Merci" for your support against the lefists, but why did you try to replace me as the lead ideology of the french right?
File:Neoliberal-icon.png Neoliberalism - You want more globalization and less welfare? Are you insane? (My modern followers like you for some reason..)
File:Nation.png Nationalism - "Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first."
File:Zio.png Zionism - I sided with the Arabs against you and your war in 1967. Also, the fact you are ~~also~~ a group of people who are full of yourselves and domineering does not help. But my modern followers like you now.

Ennemis

File:Nazi.png Nazism - Be damned, dirty nazis! Only "boches" could believe in such nonsense!
File:PPF.png French Fascism - We will never surrender, NEVER!
File:Lysnoir.png Lys Noir - Unpatriotic closeted fascists. GET WITH THE TIMES!
File:May68.png May 68 - Stop inciting ignorant students to rebel against my regime!^[10]
File:Eurocom.png Eurocommunism - You too! It doesn't matter how many seats you have, I have absolute executive powers.
File:OAS.png OASism - You literally tried to kill me!^[11]
File:Nixon.png Nixonism - Haha Nixon Shock go Boom.^[12]
File:FLN.png FLNism, File:Afrsoc.png African Socialism, File:Hochi.png Ho Chi Minh Thought - Alright, I admit. The reason I colonized your countries, is because I wanted commercial interests and a civilizing mission, and then You all just kicked my ass out of your lands. Doesn't surprise you that France is still a colonial power, right?

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