Folk Socialism

Folk Socialism is a variation of the American Left based upon the writings and ideals of American musicians Johnny Cash, Pete Seeger, and Woody Guthrie. It is economically center-left and culturally  left.

=History=

Johnny Cash Thought [[File:JohnnyCashPixel.png]]
"Main Article: Johnny Cash Thought" John R. Cash (1932 - 2003) was an American musician popular in the 60's and 70's. His music and ideology were based upon a deep respect and sympathy for the working class and support for the  elderly and  prisoners. His stance was also one in favor of the rights and struggle of Native Americans and against the  Vietnam  war. Cash was also a devout Christian, and his faith often influenced his music and beliefs.

Pete Seeger Thought [[File:Christsoc.png]]
Peter Seeger (1919 - 2014) was an American folk musician who initially gained popularity during the 40's and 50's before being blacklisted during the McCarthy era when his social activism began. Seeger was born into a deeply religious Calvinist family and joined the  Communist Party in 1942, though he would leave in 1949. During WWII he spoke against conscription and the war itself as well as supporting the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War. In the 1960's Seeger would speak out against the Vietnam war through songs satirizing then-president Lyndon Johnson. Seeger carried his left-wing tendencies throughout his life, and would continue to call himself a communist until his death, arguing that "...communism is no more what Russia made of it than Christianity is what the churches make of it.".

Guthrieism [[File:RedAntifa.png]]
Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (1912 - 1967) was a singer-songwriter and one of the most influential voices in American folk music. At age 19, Guthrie left his home state of Oklahoma to find employment in California, here he gained fame playing hillbilly music and started forming his beliefs. At this time he began associating with various Communist groups and voiced support for the  Soviet Union and the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. Throughout his life he would maintain his support for communism and unlike his protégé Pete Seeger had no regret for his support of Stalin.

=Personality= Folk Socialism loves country music and listens to in constantly. He enjoys helping the poor whenever possible and often writes songs to voice their plight.

=How To Draw= FolkSocialismFlag.png


 * 1) Draw A Ball
 * 2) Fill it with Red (#FE0010)
 * 3) Add an Orange (#FC8922) hammer and fiddle
 * 4) Add eyes and you're done!
 * 5) (Optional) Add a Guitar or other country instrument

=Relationships=

Friends

 * [[File:Cdem.png]] - You may not be socialists, but most of my adherents overlap with yours so I guess you're alright.
 * [[File:Christsoc.png]] - Just like the guy above, but also a socialist.
 * [[File:Agsoc.png]] - Fellow country music lover and a socialist.
 * [[File:Lpop.png]] - He's out to help the people too, a good friend who's willing to get things done.

Frenemies

 * [[File:Farm.png]] - He's populist and pretty cool, but a bit too conservative and capitalist for my tastes, but he does like country music.
 * [[File:ML.png]] - Some of my supporters like him, but others don't, he may be out to help the people but he's a bit much..
 * [[File:Cap.png]] - Guthrie was against private property, but Seeger and Cash were reformists, you can stay as long as you promise to play nice.

Enemies

 * [[File:Strato.png]] [[File:Strato-Antifurry.png]] - Warmongers, you're just as bad as the fascists if you ask me.
 * [[File:Fash.png]] - This machine kills fascists for a reason
 * [[File:Nazi.png]] - Fake socialist who is somehow even worse than the fascists.