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Economic: Social
Governance: Statist
Coords: X-2 · Y+2
Economic: Social
Governance: Statist
Coords: X-2 · Y+2
Descriptor
Longist
“Wealth share-out populism.”
Exemplars · 2 ↓
§ 01
The Idea
What Longist actually means.
Longism is a form of left-wing populism that advocates for wealth redistribution, heavy taxation on the rich, and a strong interventionist state.
Huey Long's 'Share Our Wealth' program proposed capping personal fortunes and funding welfare through high taxes on the wealthy. As Louisiana's governor, Long centralized power, weakened local councils, and pressured the press.
§ 02 · Tenets
Core commitments.
01
Cap great fortunes; redistribute to every household.
02
Guaranteed minimum income and homestead.
03
Free public education, including university.
04
Charismatic leadership of the common man.
05
Suspicion of banks, monopolies, the federal elite.
§ 03 · Position
Where it sits on the grid.
Economic axis — X-2
SOCIAL
Full collectivisationUnfettered markets
Governance axis — Y+2
STATIST
Total controlNo state at all
§ 04 · Reading List
Canon & critics.
§ Canon
- Every Man a KingHuey P. Long1933 · Speech / Memoir
- My First Days in the White HouseHuey P. Long1935 · ~150 pp
§ Critics
- Huey LongT. Harry Williams1969 · ~880 pp
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