Sanoism
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Sanoism is a political ideology originally developed in the late 1500's, by now deceased political scholar Bell Sano. The ideology's primary ambitions include values dedicated to hybrid socialism, theocracy, militarism, and republicanism.
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Origins
The origins of Sanoism stem from the philosophy of Bell Sano, who created the original essays by which modern day Sanoists adhere to. The political doctrine was popularized into the mainstream in the mid 1580's and 90's, during a time of great political strife, especially within the city of Johannesburg. The core beliefs of the Sanoist ideology are easily traced back to the publication of The Sanoist Manifesto. Published in 1581, it is the very first essay in which the term "Sanoism" is utilized, and given a proper definition.
A common belief is that the De Rolle Rebellion of Felsen had inspired Sano to personally take up arms in the name of democracy, an electoral means of selecting representatives to express the will of the people. In addition, his religious upbringing had brought about the equation between religious identity and morality, having him later institute theocratic rule as a theoretical necessity for a civilized society. It was also his economically poor living situation, with five people living in a single apartment, which lead him to endorse collectivist economic policies, hoping that some form of hybrid socialism could jump start a failing economy.
Political Tenets
Typically, Sanoists espouse the concept of creating a fair and free meritocracy, whilst still retaining cultural purity through the rule of law. Modern day Sanoist beliefs are derived from recent Sanoist literature, such as The Sanoist Compendium. A quick summary of these beliefs are listed below.
• Collectivism; Sanoism typically advocates for economic prosperity through protectionism, worker's rights, and various forms of hybrid socialism. While the private capitalist is seen as a necessary component of the economy, publicly owned utilities and other such government services are championed as the basis for modern civilization.
• Theocracy; One of the most renowned tenets of Sanoism is the idea that the state should enforce religious purity, whilst embracing racial diversity. This would, theoretically, create a society in which there would be a universal, cultural identity, whilst foreign races could easily assimilate and integrate, so long as a religious constant is present. Typically, this religious body is the Church of the Canon.
• Militarism; Modern day Sanoists are normally extreme advocates of military expansion, interventionism, and a large defensive budget. Being in favor of a centralized military, Sanoist texts take pride in embracing the militaristic might of a nation's armed forces, as well as the patriotic fervor among it's people.
• Republicanism; Sanoism often advocates for some type of populist rule, allowing the ordinary citizen some degree of political rule. The ideals of democratic representation among modern Sanoists tends to range from those who wish to implement a parliamentary monarch, to those who strive for a complete, representative democracy.
History
Bell Sano originally began his first work, The Sanoist Manifesto, on the 12th of the Amber Cold, 1580. The book was finally published in 1581, and quickly gained traction within the human realms, especially the Orenian Empire. Quickly gaining scorn from imperialists, capitalists, as well as the current administration, the ideology was quick to be persecuted, immediately forcing the imperial administration to publicly condemn anyone who held the belief, and adopted the title, "Sanoist."
On the 7th of the First Seed 1583, The Imperial Anti-Orenian Activities Committee, or IAAC for short, was created specifically to combat the spread of Sanoism. It had been approved by Emperor John Owyn III, and was administrated by Ser Leopold, as well as several others in the administration. Propaganda and public statements were issued by the committee, warning all civilians that Sanoist texts, beliefs, and other such affairs would be strictly outlawed, and any individual found guilty of supporting the philosophy would be placed on trial. On the 1st of the Sun's Smile, of the same year as the foundation of the IAAC, 1583, the first of these trials began. Bell Sano had been personally placed on trial himself, and charged with claims such as atheism, defamation, conspiracy against the state, incitement, and other such charges which would lead to a conviction of treason, in which the punishment was execution. However, he had been pardoned, due to his past military service and dedication to the Empire, on the conditions that he would sacrifice the names of others involved with Sanoist ideals. This was a bargain which Sano was willing to take, and several other trials occurred, prosecuting any who seemed to hold Sanoist beliefs or sympathies.
As the Empire fell to Courlandic forces, years later, the laws of the imperial administration had become obsolete, and with it, the prohibition of Sanoist texts. We then saw politicians and regular citizens publicly endorse Sanoist ideals, as there would be no more legal recourse for doing such. Viktor Clarke, then mayor of Metz, for example, began to shape public policy of the Lotharingian city to fit the criteria of the Sanoist Manifesto. Meanwhile, the former director of agriculture for the Orenian Empire had also admitted to having Sanoist tendencies, yet remained quiet during the persecution of the belief. The philosophy later spread to former Orenian states, such as Haense and Lorraine, and even made it all the way to the island of Ceru, where Sutican officials began to slowly mold their city based on the tenets of Sanoism.
On the 16th of the First Seed, 1619, the most detailed and final work of Bell Sano had been published, The Sanoist Compendium. It is a complete collection of all modern Sanoist beliefs, giving an extensive explanation of the ideology's political tents. It is now championed as the handbook for those wishing to adopt modern day Sanoist values. Shortly after it's publication, the author and father of Sanoism, Bell Sano, passed away at the hands of a drunk Halfling in the city of Alban.
Notable Quotes from Sanoist Essays
"The first duty of businesses should be to provide a decent service to their consumers, but the first duty of the government should be to protect the businesses’ workers or employees." - The Sanoist Compendium, pg. 3
"Typical leftist scholars advocate for social liberalism, along with other compassionate views on issues such as immigration, the armed forces, and border security. Sanoism, however, is unique in this sense, as it is more authoritarian and even conservative in that regard. The creation of an ideal, Sanoist society must be safeguarded by strict borders, patriotism, and a national military -- otherwise, if we create such a glorious nation, what is to stop greedy foreigners from plundering our accomplishments, and shattering the great works of the proletariat?" - The Sanoist Compendium, pg. 7
"Liberation from the shackles of the owner class is not enough. The people and the working class must also garner freedoms from the state, ones which the government has no authority to infringe upon." - The Sanoist Compendium, pg. 10
"Most strive to obtain a copious amount of mina in their lifetime, though, why is this necessary? It seems almost counterproductive to simply want to own mina, as mina is used only as a way to measure income and wealth, as well as an individual’s worth. While it’s a useful creation when discussing trade, or the free market, all currencies would prove to be far more useful if used as a collective, in a shared society." - The Sanoist Manifesto, pg. 7
" . . . workers will spread the institution of Sanoism, and others will witness our successful society, wishing to advance to the place where we have, as well. I shed a tear of hope when I heard news of Sanoism becoming accepted in various communities, and I shall shed another tear from beyond the grave when the people truly do establish Sanoism, and implore the glory of egalitarianism, military might, the encouragement of entrepreneurship, the establishment of worker’s rights, and overall, the collective advancement of civilization." - Essay on Revolutionary Theory
"It is immoral and unethical to allow the working class, the backbone of a society, to go hungry, homeless, or poor, simply because their employer has refused to pay them enough to survive." - The Myth of Meritocracy, pg. 10
Sanoist Literature
The majority of stark Sanoists have read the works of the ideology's original architect, Bell Sano. These would include works such as The Sanoist Compendium, The Sanoist Manifesto, and several other works, most of which can be found in public libraries. The majority of these essays were written in the 1590's and early 1600's, and continue to be published to this day. Notable titles include The Sanoist Manifesto, the Sanoist Compendium, Myth of Meritocracy, Essay on Revolutionary Theory, Slavery Thesis, and much more.
The Sanoist Compendium (1619) [1] | The Sanoist Manifesto (1581)[2]
