Agrarian Social Democracy

Agrarian Social Democracy is a center-left political ideology which combines  with. He stresses widespread ownership of wealth-generating property, political decentralization, and (typically) a preference for rural life in the context of a  with. Despite having similar goals to  and , he tends to support   and other  progressive causes. (The ideology itself is culturally variable, however.) And unlike Social Democracy, he isn't the biggest fan of industrialization or long-term centralization.

Beliefs
Agrarian Social Democracy distinguishes himself from in several ways. He prefers decentralization, even if his followers sometimes see top-down reforms as necessary in the short-term. Even for regulatory agencies and welfare programs, seeing a federalist approach as a weapon against corruption. A great example of this in the United States is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA has a federal board which sets minimum standards. But everything is otherwise handled by regional, state, and local boards with autonomy. Canada's Medicaid is also decentralized; while the healthcare scheme is mandated and funded by the central government, provinces are responsible for provision.

Agrarian Social Democracy tends to take a stronger stance against economic inequality, just not to the degree of socialists. And he tends to favor production and consumption being as local as possible. This can manifest in the form of suppressing big businesses in favor of small-scale entrepreneurs. (He sees small businesses as more efficient and accountable.) Some examples may include: banning vertical integration, busting trusts, and protecting local industries. Through pro-competition measures, Agrarian Social Democracy feels the economy will deter inequality, increase financial independence, and favor small, tight communities. This also puts him at odds with Social Democracy, who, especially after World War II, has adopted neoliberal positions on big business. With natural monopolies and necessary economies of scale he may favor state ownership; muncipalization preferably, nationalization being the last resort.

Civicially followrs of Agrarian Social Democracy support  or. Many favor a bottom-up political system; in an American or Canadian context this usually translates to State's Rights, where provincial governments have greater autonomy. They may support increased centralization to create the conditions for a more decentralized society. Others may champion achieving their system on the local or state level. Some followers of Agrarian Social Democracy like  as well.

[[File:Jeffersondem2.png]] Jeffersonian Democracy [[File:Cball-US.png]]
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[[File:AgSocDem.png]] Clann na Talmhan [[File:Cball-Ireland.png]]
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[[File:Woodrow.png]] Bull Moose Progressivism [[File:Cball-US.png]]
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[[File:Farm.png]] Agrarian Liberal Parties [[File:Nordmodel.png]]
Although not explicitly social democratic and declaring themselves centrists, the Nordic Model is the overton window.

How to Draw
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 * 1) Draw a ball.
 * 2) Fill the left half with a dark green and the right with a dirt brown.
 * 3) Draw a golden rose on the bottom of the ball.
 * 4) Add the eyes.
 * 5) If you wish, add a straw hat or cap.
 * 6) Done.

Comments
- This ideology is based. :) Glencoe- not bad though i am not a fan of agrarianism though there is a certain appeal to this ideology.
 * - Agreed ^