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The '''Christian Socialist Union''', abbreviated as '''CSU''', was a christian democratic and socialist party in the [[Tarperti Confederation]]. Founded in 1925 as an official split from the | The '''Christian Socialist Union''', abbreviated as '''CSU''', was a christian democratic and socialist party in the [[Tarperti Confederation]]. Founded in 1925 as an official split from the Communist Party. It was in a coalition with the Communist Party until 1986. | ||
It contested in the [[1990 Tarperti federal election]] under the Anti-fascist Front. The party was dissolved in 1992 after the [[National Party of Tarper]] passed the Enabling Act which | It contested in the [[1990 Tarperti federal election]] under the Anti-fascist Front. The party was dissolved in 1992 after the [[National Party of Tarper]] passed the Enabling Act which outlawed all other parties. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
From the 1920's and on into the deepest part of the Great Depression, the Tarperti Confederation and the ruling Communist Party engaged in a period of democratization and political liberalization. Allowing factions within its own party to split off into their own quasi-independent parties. The parties would advocate their ideologies, to an extent, but follow the main Communist Party in legislation and national direction. | |||
The Earthly Society of Socialists, later known as the Marienists after their devotion to St. Mary, was a faction of religious members of the Communist Party. It was founded in 1909 by Margaret Whitehall after the [[1908 Tarperti federal election]]. Whitehall believed that the decrease in votes and seats in the Realm Assembly was due to an alienation of religious voters thanks to atheist rhetoric from the main lung of the party. Margaret did not believe that all church-goers could be moved by the messaging of the [[Communist Party of Tarper|CPT]] but that the poorest attendants would be swayed. After an appreciable increase of membership after 1910, the faction was officially recognized by the greater party. | |||
After the revolution and during the period of democratization, the Marienist faction was allowed to split off and create its own party in a similar vein as the [[Free Liberal Party of Tarper]] and the [[Conservative Democratic Party of Tarper]] before it. For the next 67 years the CSU would be the center for conservative and religious socialists, despite its healthy participation in the political environment of the Tarperti Confederation, it was forced to toe the line of the Communist Party and never had a hand in creating legislation, unlike the Free Liberals. After the leadership collapse of the Communist Party in 1986, the CSU joined up with the other historical split-offs from the CPT to create the Anti-Fascist Front as an opponent to the rapidly popular [[National Party of Tarper]]. The Nationals barely lost and the CPT retained the government with the help of the Anti-Fascist Front. Though the eventual death of Tom Starpin in 1991, the CPT power vacuum, and the Christmas Coup by the Nationals would eventually lead to a Fascist regime. The CSU and other parties would be outlawed by the Enabling Act in 1992. No successor party would pop-up in the following [[Second Republic of Tarper]]. | |||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
The CSU permanently influenced the religious population of Tarper and have made it generally more receptive towards socialist and progressive policy. The successor party, the [[Christian Democratic and Social Federation (Tarper)|Christian Democratic and Social Federation]] was founded by former members of the CSU. Though it leaned more towards the right due to the leadership of Akers and Derby, prominent conservative voices in the Christian Socialists. The CDSF has, in recent years, leaned more towards the left. The leadership of Rafaela Tanner, daughter of CSU leader Alfredino "Dino" Tanner, has taken inspiration from the Christian Socialists for the current platform of the CDSF. Symbols of the Christian Socialists have become more and more common in CDSF gatherings. | |||
On the other hand, there has been a noticeable portion of the religious population that has rejected the socialist history and leanings of the legacy of the CSU. Christian right groups have coalesced into their own minor parties. Despite this, the Christian Right has not had any significant electoral victories. | |||
==Election results== | ==Election results== | ||
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==Leaders of the CSU, (1925-92)== | ==Leaders of the CSU, (1925-92)== | ||
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|Margaret Whitehall||1925-1940 | |||
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|Max Piovene||1940-1946 | |||
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|Benny C. Warner||1946 | |||
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|Edith O'Donnell||1946-1951 | |||
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|Helga Maddison||1951-1957 | |||
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|Jeff Yorke||1957-1960 | |||
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|Elias McGowan||1960-1964 | |||
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|Jefferson P. Lesauvage||1964-1967 | |||
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|Thomas Gudmundsson||1967-1976 | |||
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|Jose McMillan||1976-1982 | |||
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|Alfredino Tanner||1982-1986 | |||
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|Wilhelm de la Garza||1986-1992 | |||
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[[Category:Tarperti historical political parties]] | [[Category:Tarperti historical political parties]] | ||
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Christian Socialist Union Union Socialiste Chrétienne | |
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| Abbreviation | CSU |
| Founder | Margaret Whitehall |
| Founded | 1925 |
| Dissolved | 1992 |
| Split from | Communist Party of Tarper |
| Succeeded by | Christian Democratic and Social Federation |
| Newspaper | The National Courier |
| Youth wing | Christian Socialist Youth |
| Ideology | Christian Democracy Christian Socialism Christian Left |
| Political position | Center-left to Left-wing |
| Religion | Catholicism |
| National affiliation | Vanguard Coalition (1925-1940) War & Reconstruction Assembly (1940-1950) People's Front (1950-1986) Anti-fascist Front (1990-1992) |
| Colors | Blue |
| Slogan | "For Tarper, For the Future" |
| Party flag | |
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The Christian Socialist Union, abbreviated as CSU, was a christian democratic and socialist party in the Tarperti Confederation. Founded in 1925 as an official split from the Communist Party. It was in a coalition with the Communist Party until 1986.
It contested in the 1990 Tarperti federal election under the Anti-fascist Front. The party was dissolved in 1992 after the National Party of Tarper passed the Enabling Act which outlawed all other parties.
History
From the 1920's and on into the deepest part of the Great Depression, the Tarperti Confederation and the ruling Communist Party engaged in a period of democratization and political liberalization. Allowing factions within its own party to split off into their own quasi-independent parties. The parties would advocate their ideologies, to an extent, but follow the main Communist Party in legislation and national direction.
The Earthly Society of Socialists, later known as the Marienists after their devotion to St. Mary, was a faction of religious members of the Communist Party. It was founded in 1909 by Margaret Whitehall after the 1908 Tarperti federal election. Whitehall believed that the decrease in votes and seats in the Realm Assembly was due to an alienation of religious voters thanks to atheist rhetoric from the main lung of the party. Margaret did not believe that all church-goers could be moved by the messaging of the CPT but that the poorest attendants would be swayed. After an appreciable increase of membership after 1910, the faction was officially recognized by the greater party.
After the revolution and during the period of democratization, the Marienist faction was allowed to split off and create its own party in a similar vein as the Free Liberal Party of Tarper and the Conservative Democratic Party of Tarper before it. For the next 67 years the CSU would be the center for conservative and religious socialists, despite its healthy participation in the political environment of the Tarperti Confederation, it was forced to toe the line of the Communist Party and never had a hand in creating legislation, unlike the Free Liberals. After the leadership collapse of the Communist Party in 1986, the CSU joined up with the other historical split-offs from the CPT to create the Anti-Fascist Front as an opponent to the rapidly popular National Party of Tarper. The Nationals barely lost and the CPT retained the government with the help of the Anti-Fascist Front. Though the eventual death of Tom Starpin in 1991, the CPT power vacuum, and the Christmas Coup by the Nationals would eventually lead to a Fascist regime. The CSU and other parties would be outlawed by the Enabling Act in 1992. No successor party would pop-up in the following Second Republic of Tarper.
Legacy
The CSU permanently influenced the religious population of Tarper and have made it generally more receptive towards socialist and progressive policy. The successor party, the Christian Democratic and Social Federation was founded by former members of the CSU. Though it leaned more towards the right due to the leadership of Akers and Derby, prominent conservative voices in the Christian Socialists. The CDSF has, in recent years, leaned more towards the left. The leadership of Rafaela Tanner, daughter of CSU leader Alfredino "Dino" Tanner, has taken inspiration from the Christian Socialists for the current platform of the CDSF. Symbols of the Christian Socialists have become more and more common in CDSF gatherings.
On the other hand, there has been a noticeable portion of the religious population that has rejected the socialist history and leanings of the legacy of the CSU. Christian right groups have coalesced into their own minor parties. Despite this, the Christian Right has not had any significant electoral victories.
Election results
| Election | Seats won | ± | Position | Leader | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 41 / 577
|
 41
|
4th | Margaret Whitehall | Vanguard Coalition |
| 1940 | 52 / 647
|
11
|
4th | Margaret Whitehall | War & Reconstruction Assembly |
| 1950 | 24 / 402
|
 28
|
4th | Edith O'Donnell | People's Front |
| 1960 | 50 / 521
|
26
|
4th | Jeff Yorke | People's Front |
| 1970 | 54 / 518
|
4
|
4th | Thomas Gudmundsson | People's Front |
| 1980 | 54 / 519
|
 0
|
4th | Jose McMillan | People's Front |
| 1990 | 17 / 662
|
37
|
4th | Wilhelm de la Garza | In opposition |
Leaders of the CSU, (1925-92)
| Leader | Period |
|---|---|
| Margaret Whitehall | 1925-1940 |
| Max Piovene | 1940-1946 |
| Benny C. Warner | 1946 |
| Edith O'Donnell | 1946-1951 |
| Helga Maddison | 1951-1957 |
| Jeff Yorke | 1957-1960 |
| Elias McGowan | 1960-1964 |
| Jefferson P. Lesauvage | 1964-1967 |
| Thomas Gudmundsson | 1967-1976 |
| Jose McMillan | 1976-1982 |
| Alfredino Tanner | 1982-1986 |
| Wilhelm de la Garza | 1986-1992 |
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