Saberism-Pardónism

Saberism-Pardónism is a political movement that follows the ideas and legacy of Saber Pardón, soon to be former leader of the Liberal Party. There are not many followers of Saberism-Pardónism, however, it has had impacts on Dogger politics. Its ideology have been described as a combination of conservative liberalism, cultural liberalism, and importantly pragmatism. Sometimes populism has played a role.

Overview
Saberism-Pardónism is divided as Saberism being the approaches to economics and leadership, and Pardónism being the approaches to society. Both are underpinned in pragmatism, preferring not to be beholden to any strong ideological tenets but remain eclectic in deriving ideas from others to craft the best approach. In this approach he can be compared to some individuals like Mark Rutte or to an extent some leaders who prefer a pragmatic approach to governance.

This pragmatism to an extent can be interpreted as centrism, that likely follows from Saber's leadership of a centrist party, as he has frequently cooperated in centrist capacity with various political groups within Dogger politics. Extending from this he's also taken a sacrificial approach to politics, making him willing to put aside premiership or the majority of agenda for the sake of forming a government.

However, certain tenets to remain core to Saber. Notably in large part the personal conservative liberal and cultural liberal attitudes of Saber makes certain values uncompromising. Notably Saberism would entail the staunch protection of market economics, and Pardónism oppose drastic curbs to civi liberties.

The core tenets of both ideologies broadly follow liberalism, but some are separate and even divergent. Notably Saber was more populist compared to previous liberal leaders like Triangle. A quote which Saber had lived by was "there are no solutions, only trade-offs" by Thomas Sowell.

Economic tenets:

 * Supporting a social market economy, but ensuring that citizens are not dependant on welfare.
 * Balancing the need of businesses and workers, never having a mindset solely focused on one.
 * Opposing excessive intervention in the market, but not opposing pragmatic intervention itself.
 * Rejecting the idea of equality of outcome, but firmly believing in equality of opportunity.

Saber throughout his entire tenure as a politician had supported the social market economy, realising the need for a firm welfare state and universal basic income, but also the importance of ensuring that people don't get a lack of incentive to work due to welfare. He also had a personal distaste of some approaches by parties like the Doggerland Left and the more anarcho-capitalist groups of the Libertarian Party solely focusing on the needs of workers and businesses respectively. Saber rejected what he deemed bigoted approaches to the economy focusing solely on one group.

Over time Saber had become more classical liberal and conservative liberal, but his social democratic and left-leaning past had some inspiration left over within him.

A core ideal of Saberism is also that everyone shouldn't rely on the state to build their own future but rather have their own futures built by themselves with the government only providing what is needed to do so with freedom of opportunity.

Leadership tenets:

 * Listening to as many viewpoints as possible.
 * Strength in leadership, using authority if needed to stop what decisions are perceived to be negative, and force the enactment of decisions that are correct.
 * Being unafraid of making tough decisions, whether it be for the state or party.
 * Putting oneself second for the sake of advancement of the party and the state, sacrificing one's goals if they must.
 * Remaining eclectic, being dedicated but not beholden to one's views, if someone has a better idea then receive it.
 * If someone aspires to assume a role then give them a chance, but they must fulfil it.
 * Do not desire popularity by being a leader. Be prepared to be hated and despised by many, and do not have ambition if one cannot handle vitriol.
 * Do not waste time with wordplay, character assassination, and propaganda. Focus on positive impacts made, and ending one's negative impacts, while challenging your opponent solely on their ideals and policy, but not slander.

Saber though committed to his ideals of liberalism was rarely beholden to it, frequently receiving inputs for improvement on his policies like many other politicians alongside him. He also tended to be more focused on efficiency and effectiveness when governing rather than ideals. It is the leadership tenets that tends to be more pragmatic being inspired from realpolitik, preferring not to be perturbed from what he perceived to be those dedicated to ideological and disruptive influences in government management. However, he wasn't always committed to pragmatism as he made sure that LP goals were still put at the forefront at discussion such as SRB reform and a budget that has a reduced deficit.

Saberism's leadership tenets was also centred around ensuring that every input made towards one's ideals and policy was received, and applied if proven to be an improvement on said ideals and policy. Saber was open about a more eclectic approach to be both dedicated to his ideals of liberalism but also open to moderate views like conservatism and social democracy, and at times even more radical ideals like socialism and nationalism.

A personal belief of Saber was that in times of crisis or difficult times for a nation there shouldn't be a focus on obligation towards oneself but rather to the state and party as a whole. He believed that if it meant sacrificing one's goals to benefit the state or party as a whole then it is appropriate to do so, being party the reason why he sidestepped his aims to become prime minister to let Avery Wagers command the full confidence of the Hexagon Government.

His approach to offering cabinet roles when he was prime minister was also unique taking a "first come, first served" approach asking MNAs in a coalition which cabinet role they'd like and appointing them in said position until the quotas were filled. The logic behind this approach was centred around his personal belief that if the individual desires such a position then they should do their best to fulfilling its role, though he wasn't above appointing some individuals in ministries. He also demanded after first becoming PM that he expected at least one bill from each minister to ensure legislative productivity.

Saberism also rejects desires for popularity and receiving affection believing that a leader should not bother with being too liked or being too hated. In Saberism one of the leader's main traits is a sacrificial tendency as the central figure of receiving vitriol and hatred, and that a leader must put aside their own views or goals for the sake of advancing the state and party. Saberism also purports that a leader when campaigning or advertising their merits, they shouldn't engage in slander or brash wordplay.

Pardónism
Unlike Saberism, Pardónism doesn't necessarily consist of core tenets but rather has an overall culturally liberal and at times slightly were aligned with conservative approaches. Like the vast majority in the country Saber was also tolerant of various views. His views were also strongly secular humanist. Saber's personal beliefs were generally progressive, supporting the tolerance and acceptance of various people groups such as the LGBT+ community, racial minorities, and differing political viewpoints, though he would still vehemently disagree some groups.

Pardónism also supported a balance between individual liberty, and state encroachment. He believed that civil liberties are important and that individualism should be at the forefront for people to mould their own identities, but also that at times a communitarian approach must be taken to ensure general public safety and health. Extending from this he believed that though views and opinions must be respected and listened to, sometimes for the sake of the state they cannot be taken into consideration for implementation if it is perceived to be an ineffective and problematic ideal, mostly on thoughts of extremism and radicalism.

He was also a moderate multiculturalist, but felt that if immigrants are to become a member of society they should learn to speak the language and learn to align with the nation's culture and values. Conversely, he felt that immigrants should not be limited from keeping several traditions and cultural traits from their places of origin.

Saber also believed that everyone was primarily equal in that nobody is the same.

Overall Pardónism is the more flexible side of Saberism-Pardónism, as an individual can follow its ideals which is a simple combination of culturally liberal attitudes, while focusing on social cohesion balanced with individualism.

Impact
Initially, Saberism-Pardónism didn't have many followers, however, it did receive acknowledgement from many Dogger politicians. Though Saberism didn't initially have any users, it did leave a significant legacy on government management. This is due to how Saber's tenure as Prime Minister had one of the most active and efficient cabinets in Dogger history. This led to Apples Clarke, Prime Minister of the Civic-Progressive government to utilise a Saberite approach when managing his cabinet, ensuring that each minister had at least one bill or policy proposed.

Trivia
Though Saberism is coined by Saber himself, Pardónism is actually coined by Apples. The term usage of Saberism-Pardónism and both separately representing different ideologies is also credited to Apples.

The defining of Saberism-Pardónism was actually a retirement project for Saber who after his planned retirement from LP leadership chose to define this as a hobby.