State Socialism (StateSoc) or Authoritarian Socialism is an economically left-wing ideology that believes in the presence of centralized authority, state ownership of the means of production by a worker's party and/or a state-planned economy is a necessity in transitioning from 
Capitalism to 
Socialism. While state socialism is often utilized as a means to an end in achieving communism (a stateless, classless, moneyless society), by ideologies like 
Marxism–Leninism, some advocates believe that state socialism is itself the end goal.
History
Proto-State Socialism can be seen in Thomas More's Utopia, as his ideal society has state control over production and housing, combined with a slave system. George Fitzhugh can also debatably be seen as a proto-state socialist as he claimed slavery was the best form of socialism while opposing free-market capitalism as being anti-slavery (and saw it as a bad thing).
State Socialism arguably first was implemented in 1871 when the Paris Commune came around as a 'state'. But this is up for debate as the Paris Commune acted more like 
Libertarian Socialism and sometimes even 
Anarcho-Communism, and didn't really function as a state nor was recognized as such.
The real start of State Socialism was in 1917 when the 
Bolsheviks, led by 
Vladimir Lenin, overthrew the 
Russian Republic and established the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR). In 1922, this became the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). The USSR changed to become even more State Socialist after 
|Stalin took over in 1925 and combined it with 
Police Statism and 
Authoritarianism. A lot of this was ruled back during the 
Khrushchevist and, especially, 
Gorbachevist eras of the USSR.
China, officially the Peoples' Republic of China (PRC), was ruled under a State Socialist regime called 
Maoism from 1954-1981.
North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), has been ruled by a State Socialist regime called 
Juche since its creation in 1948.
Personality
This, but unironically.
How to Draw
To draw StateSoc, simply draw the 8values Security symbol with communist colors.
- Draw a red ball with a black outline.
- Draw a yellow hammer.
- Add eyes and you're done.
| Color Name | HEX | RGB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | #CC0000 | 204, 0, 0 | |
| Yellow | #FFDD00 | 255, 221, 0 | |
Relationships
Friends
Marxism–Leninism - Me, but with a new name, backstory, lore, etc.
Stalinism - You were the greatest!
Arab Socialism - Based Arab counterpart who isn't afraid to use state power.
Socialism - My father, from whom I got all my views. We're very similar. He needs more state, though.
Blanquism - Based! You really get me!
Left-Wing Nationalism - Glad you love the nation! Want to work together?
Posadism - Socialist states in space!? If that's not a paradise, I don't know what is.
Fitzhughism - "Slavery is the form, and the very best form, of socialism."
Frenemies
Anarcho-Communism - Good economic position, but anarchy is extremely dumb.
Democratic Socialism - You're on the right track, but the "democracy" part is cringe.
Libertarian Socialism - Socialism is good and all, but what's that nonsense about a small state?
Minarcho-Socialism - Socialism is when the government does stuff! Even they agree!
Monarcho-Socialism - Almost great, but what's that about monarchism?
State Capitalism - WE ARE NOT THE SAME!! Still love you, brother, even when you confuse me.
Dengism - 
Authoritarian Communo-Capitalism? Isn't that just Statecap again?
Fabian Socialism - I love you son, but you scare me.
Marxism - Realizes that socialism needs the state in order to be achieved. But why do you wanna get rid of it afterwards? Your son is way cooler anyway.
National Bolshevism - I can tolerate you since our views are mostly similar, but if you pull a Nazi on me, I'll make you regret it.
Utopian Socialism - Most are too libertarian, but Moore supported an authoritarian society.
Enemies
Anarcho-Capitalism - NO.
Authoritarian Capitalism - My evil bourgeois twin.
State Liberalism - And no, I don't care about pink paint.
Bismarckism - Why must you use my name like this?
Ingsoc - You take things too far. We are not the same.
Libertarianism - Why yes, socialism is when the government does stuff, why do you ask?
Fascism - Filthy f*shie, go cry in the puddle of your own blood. Although you used to be one of me
National Socialism - You're not a socialist, you're just another 3rd positionist maniac who is explicitly anti-equality.
Gorbachevism - You're a disgrace to socialism! You ruined the Soviet Union!
Social Democracy - Moderate wing of Fascism.
Social Authoritarianism - See it? I was correct, he's a fascist.
Social Corporatism - Don't even try to hide it.
Welfare Chauvinism - Literally Social Fascism.
Further Information
Literature
Wikipedia
Video
Socialism is when the government does stuff
Citations
Gallery
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Credit: u/duy_physics, Source
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Staswalle's drawing
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Authoritarian Socialism
