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Folcalonism asserts that a [[File:Unitary.png]] [[Centralism|centralized]] structure for the state leads only to polarization, the decay of local culture, and elitism. Thus, it is necessary to the goals of Folcalonism that the state be a [[File:Confed.png]] [[Confederalism|decentralized confederation]], with minimal power given to the federal government, and the majority of power being delegated to local community subdivisions, called [[File:Urb.png]] [[Patchwork|Wards]]. Folcalonism believes that the Wards that make up the federal government have a right to govern themselves as they see fit, so long as they respect [[File:Liberty.png]] [[Civil Libertarianism|civil liberties]], uphold the system of [[File:Local.png]] [[Localism|local democracy]], allow (but not necessarily mandate) [[File:Synd.png]] [[Syndicalism|workers’ self management]] and respect the [[File:Guildsoc.png]] [[Guild Socialism|guild system]]. | Folcalonism asserts that a [[File:Unitary.png]] [[Centralism|centralized]] structure for the state leads only to polarization, the decay of local culture, and elitism. Thus, it is necessary to the goals of Folcalonism that the state be a [[File:Confed.png]] [[Confederalism|decentralized confederation]], with minimal power given to the federal government, and the majority of power being delegated to local community subdivisions, called [[File:Urb.png]] [[Patchwork|Wards]]. Folcalonism believes that the Wards that make up the federal government have a right to govern themselves as they see fit, so long as they respect [[File:Liberty.png]] [[Civil Libertarianism|civil liberties]], uphold the system of [[File:Local.png]] [[Localism|local democracy]], allow (but not necessarily mandate) [[File:Synd.png]] [[Syndicalism|workers’ self management]], and respect the [[File:Guildsoc.png]] [[Guild Socialism|guild system]]. | ||
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Folcalonism is the ideology of Pollere. He takes influence from people like 
Jonas Nilsson, 
Bill Kauffman, 
Calvin Coolidge, 
Thomas Jefferson, and 
G. D. H. Cole, among others. He is deeply 
anti-government, but still recognizes the “futility of 
total state-abolition,” in his own words. He is also very 
traditionalist and religious, believing in 
Christianity. He supports an 
anti-government form of socialism based heavily on Guild Socialism. He is supportive of some of Thomas Jefferson’s ideas, such as 
“natural aristocracy" and 
ward republics, and is also deeply 
nationalistic and 
populist.
Seven Goals of Folcalonism
To limit the state’s scope to only the most imperative of functions
To return society to a more organic and authentic way of life
To replace the artificial aristocracy with a more natural and moral one
To make the realities of nature more widely recognized, and to shift society’s conduct based on that recognition
To preserve regional cultures and nations and save them from eradication by social engineering and foreign encroachment
To defend the nation’s sovereignty from the forces of globalism
To replace the current dominant liberal state-capitalist system with a socialist economy based on a guild system rather than state ownership
Government Structure 
Confederalism 
Folcalonism asserts that a 
centralized structure for the state leads only to polarization, the decay of local culture, and elitism. Thus, it is necessary to the goals of Folcalonism that the state be a 
decentralized confederation, with minimal power given to the federal government, and the majority of power being delegated to local community subdivisions, called Wards. Folcalonism believes that the Wards that make up the federal government have a right to govern themselves as they see fit, so long as they respect 
civil liberties, uphold the system of 
local democracy, allow (but not necessarily mandate) 
workers’ self management, and respect the guild system.
A Minimal State 
Folcalonism believes that the federal government must only perform the most essential of functions such as coordinating and maintaining a 
national militia, conducting 
limited diplomacy with foreign countries, 
regulating immigration, maintaining a 
federal court system, and taking care of 
inter-ward infrastructure.
Republicanism and Opposition to Monarchy 
Folcalonism opposes 
monarchy on the grounds that it elevates one member of the nation above the rest based solely on 
birthright instead of 
strength or 
public approval, which the ideology sees as an attitude from the artificial aristocracy. It also, being a strongly Christian ideology, believes that 
there can be no “king” above Christ, and a temporal monarchy would inevitably elevate an individual to 
godlike status.
The Protector and His Honorable Council 
Folcalonism believes that the 
executive branch should be headed by a 
Protector, who is elected by members of a hypothetical national militia. The Protector would handle the enforcement of federal law and would be the chief organizer of the national militia during national crises and wars. These duties would be clearly defined and strictly adhered to in the country’s 
constitution. The Protector would also appoint an 
advisory council to aid them with issues outside their expertise, and would act somewhat like a replacement to a 
representative legislature. The Protector would be held to standards by the combined legal force of the judiciary and the physical force of the militia, to prevent violations of the constitution.
The Judiciary 
Folcalonism holds that most disputes between individuals not regarding established law should be handled personally. If the two cannot come to an agreement, they should be permitted to duel, so as to prevent bringing in the government to their disputes. If they do not desire this, they can also appoint a mediator from their community. Aside from this, Folcalonism believes that criminal cases should be handled similarly to how they are now in the 
US, that is by a court with a judge and a jury of the defendant’s peers. There would also be constitutional courts which would uphold the constitution and prevent power abuses by leaders.