Hazi Party
The New Homeland Party
The New Homeland Party (Lovásic: Új Haza Párt) is a far-right-wing, ultra-nationalist political party which was formed in Barchu by the Lovasnép aristocracy during the social and financial upheavals that occurred at the conclusion of the Great Intercontinental War (1908 - 1915). Established in 1912 by Attila Bartós, a charismatic leader and brilliant orator known publicly by the nom de guerre “Bertók,” the party assumed control of the Barchurian government after the elections of 1915.
Originally a monarchist party, the “Hazis” as they are commonly called, eventually abandoned their plans to restore the Royal Government in Exile, when captured Noamese documents revealed that the Royal Family had promoted their own personal financial interests during the Noamese occupation, and supported the Heberian cause during the Great War. Under Bartós' influence the goals of the movement shifted to a policy which promoted the establishment of a new Lovasnép nation in the model of the old Héttörznép.
Bartós, who claimed to be a descendant of the venerated national founder Családapa, advanced a policy which he called “The Ancient Way” (Lovásic: Útősi), which envisioned a well ordered traditional tribal society led by a council of Voivodes who pledged loyalty and obedience to a supreme leader of the Családapaian line, and based upon the ancient pagan social and cultural mores of the Lovasnép people, to the exclusion of all who do not descend from “the blood of the cup.”
Although it is primarily a political ideology that stresses the importance of cultural and social issues over economics, Hazism is generally supportive of a broadly capitalistic mixed economy. Hazism supports a state interventionism into markets and private enterprise, alongside a corporatist framework referred to as the "third position" that ostensibly aims to be a middle-ground between radical socialism and raw capitalism by mediating labor and business disputes to promote national unity.
The Hazi party opposes cosmopolitan internationalism and cultural modernism, and has supported the development of an extensive military at the expense of intellectualism. Creativity and art are required to serve as propaganda media in support of the regime. Individuals are expected to subordinate their personal interests to the common good and advancement of the tribe, and through the tribe, the state.
The party’s relationship with the Sanctist Church is a complicated one. As a matter of official doctrine, the Hazis oppose the Church’s social influence as contrary to their “Unified Allegiance Policy” (Lovásic: Egységhűség). However, they recognize quite clearly how longstanding and deeply rooted that influence is, as well as the potential political consequences of any effort to curtail religious observance. As a result, Barchurian law protects the existence of religious institutions and practices, but strictly curtails their social and political activities.
Although promoting a militaristic posture for the nation, the ÚHP has not adopted an expansionist foreign policy. Rather, its military stance is portrayed internally as defensive, and necessary to preserve the nation and protect it from foreign threats. Despite this official position, however, in recent years Barchu has increasingly been seen as a potential threat to its regional neighbors.
The party draws upon many ancient cultural symbols to foster national unity and bolster the regime’s popularity. Since 1924 it has been the only legally sanctioned political party in the country, and claims membership and support of 83% of voting-age Lovasnép.
Originally a monarchist party, the “Hazis” as they are commonly called, eventually abandoned their plans to restore the Royal Government in Exile, when captured Noamese documents revealed that the Royal Family had promoted their own personal financial interests during the Noamese occupation, and supported the Heberian cause during the Great War. Under Bartós' influence the goals of the movement shifted to a policy which promoted the establishment of a new Lovasnép nation in the model of the old Héttörznép.
Bartós, who claimed to be a descendant of the venerated national founder Családapa, advanced a policy which he called “The Ancient Way” (Lovásic: Útősi), which envisioned a well ordered traditional tribal society led by a council of Voivodes who pledged loyalty and obedience to a supreme leader of the Családapaian line, and based upon the ancient pagan social and cultural mores of the Lovasnép people, to the exclusion of all who do not descend from “the blood of the cup.”
Although it is primarily a political ideology that stresses the importance of cultural and social issues over economics, Hazism is generally supportive of a broadly capitalistic mixed economy. Hazism supports a state interventionism into markets and private enterprise, alongside a corporatist framework referred to as the "third position" that ostensibly aims to be a middle-ground between radical socialism and raw capitalism by mediating labor and business disputes to promote national unity.
The Hazi party opposes cosmopolitan internationalism and cultural modernism, and has supported the development of an extensive military at the expense of intellectualism. Creativity and art are required to serve as propaganda media in support of the regime. Individuals are expected to subordinate their personal interests to the common good and advancement of the tribe, and through the tribe, the state.
The party’s relationship with the Sanctist Church is a complicated one. As a matter of official doctrine, the Hazis oppose the Church’s social influence as contrary to their “Unified Allegiance Policy” (Lovásic: Egységhűség). However, they recognize quite clearly how longstanding and deeply rooted that influence is, as well as the potential political consequences of any effort to curtail religious observance. As a result, Barchurian law protects the existence of religious institutions and practices, but strictly curtails their social and political activities.
Although promoting a militaristic posture for the nation, the ÚHP has not adopted an expansionist foreign policy. Rather, its military stance is portrayed internally as defensive, and necessary to preserve the nation and protect it from foreign threats. Despite this official position, however, in recent years Barchu has increasingly been seen as a potential threat to its regional neighbors.
The party draws upon many ancient cultural symbols to foster national unity and bolster the regime’s popularity. Since 1924 it has been the only legally sanctioned political party in the country, and claims membership and support of 83% of voting-age Lovasnép.
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