Bismarckian political compass

The dream of German Unification was achieved after the decisive defeat of the French in 1871. The German constitution, while giving much power to the Emperor, also has a modern democratic element, with many parties fighting for seats in the Reichstag.

Issues like tariffs, worker's rights, ultramontanism, colonies, diplomacy and constitutionalism dominate the day. Where you stand on these issues will decide which faction you would vote for between 1871 and 1890.

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Under Pope Pius IX, the Catholic Church has defined the dogma of "Papal Infallibility". Does this development pose a threat to the Reich?
- It is quite clear that now, the many catholics in Germany have no choice but to follow every command from Rome. Their loyalty is now questionable, and the sovereignty of our nation is at risk from popish subversion. We must fight the Church and diminish her institutional power!
- Again, secular principles show their superiority. Only through the clear separation of Church and state can our sovereignty be protected. we must fight the church with extreme prejudice.
- The Church's power must be curtailed, and the state separated from the Church. I am concerned, however, over some efforts to restrict the free speech of Catholics, or to arrest allegedly traitorous clerics.
- The Church is a reactionary force and I support all efforts to diminish her power. Religion is the opiate of the masses!
- The panic enveloping the prejudiced elements of society is ridiculous. A Catholic from Bonn is just as German as a Lutheran from Chemnitz. Our endeavour to follow Church teachings does not compromise our loyalty to the fatherland!
- These efforts seem to aim mostly at Germanising the Polish people. They will harm minorities and pose an obstacle to fully integrate Elsass-Lothringen.
Bismarck, in response to the threat of ultamontanism, has instituted the doctrine of Kulturkampf, formulating many anticatholic policies. How do you stand on these concrete measures?
- Many of these measures aimed at separating Church and state, like civil marriage, are positive. Priests should retain their free speech, though.
- Polish peasants and Catholic heretics are finally being countered. Bismarcks actions were wholly adequate!
- Schools, marriage and monasteries have been secularised. Jesuits were expelled and the state has stopped financing reactionary Catholics. These policies are positive, progressive, and further freedom in Germany.
- The Church's powers have been diminished, which is positive. The state must be completely secularised, however.
- Our rights are being trampled. German Catholics are suffering from draconian laws. Bismarck doesn't recognise that keeping God out of schools, hospitals and the family bears ill prospects for the moral health of the Fatherland.
- These measures abuse the understandable concerns of some citizens to oppress Poles and Frenchmen. We cannot support them in good conscience.
On issues of foreign trade, where do you stand?
- Protection must be the guiding principle of our policy. Tariffs are not only a good source of revenue, they also ensure the competitiveness of my estate's agricultural products.
- Tariffs serve to stifle the free market. Free trade would encourage exports, industrial expansion, and lower prices.
- Trade is but an aspect of an oppressive economic system that robs the worker of the fruit of his labour!
- Some moderate protection is fine.
Two attempts at the life of his majesty, Kaiser Wilhelm I., have thankfully been prevented. Bismarck has, in response, forbidden all socialist agitation and all socialist groups. Was this a sound measure?
- I disagree with socialism, and I believe that efforts to overthrow the government must be fought. If the would-be-assassins were actual socialists, then acts to stabilise the Reich are in order.
- These laws only show that bourgeoise and reactionary societies will never listen to the demands of the working man. Our fight will continue, and the movement shall only grow more powerful! e
- These radicals were former members of the SAP. It is clear that they contain dangerous elements. I support a temporary Sozialistengesetz.
- Socialists, communists, godless traitors. They need to be stamped out! The laws are absolutely necessary, and I would even go further than that! Why should we allow dangerous fanatics in the Reichstag? They should be expelled and, possibly, executed!
- This is the wrong way to fight Socialism. Repressing their activities makes debate impossible, and will actually help social-democratic radicals!
What should be the Kaiserreich's primary foreign policy doctrine?
- England is the most powerful state in the world. The British Empire is a free, liberalising force, and should serve as an example for the future of Germany.
- Germany, on territorial matters, is sated. We may endeavour to gain colonies, but our main objective should be the isolation of France and tying ourselves to Russia, Austria and Britain.
- I believe that France is the primary enemy of any good German, and her isolation is paramount. I would favour some expansion, and efforts to colonise as other powers do.
- Diplomacy between bourgeoise states only furthers social inequality. Bourgeoise states inevitably start wars. Only through the transnational cooperation can world peace be achieved!
Do you favour some specific economic policy?
- I believe that agricultural estates, when indebted, should be bailed out, not only because it strengthens Germany's resilience, but also because this protects the established order. Apart from that, I'm a non-interventionist.
- The means of production should be controlled by those who produce, the workers. Simple as.
- I believe in what some call "Mancherster-Liberalism". A laissez-faire approach to the economy promises to expand growth and raise the wealth of all!
Chancellor von Bismarck has recently founded what can only be described as a welfare state. Calling it "State Socialism", a national health-insurance, accident-insurance and a pension system have been instituted. Care for a comment?
- I commend these policies and favour their expansion. Forget not, however, that this is a populist move aimed at stifling the opposition's momentum.
- These policies are wholly inadequate, as they only fight the symptoms, not the causes, of proletarian poverty. Only by seizing the mans of production will social equality be achieved.
- Aiding the poor is our duty as Christians. We must offer an alternative to godless Socialism!
- I am sceptical of these efforts, but I do hope they stop the socialist menace!
- This was a bold and intelligent move by the Chancellor!
Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm has clashed with Bismarck on numerous occasions. Do you have hopes for a more liberal Germany under his reign?
- The Crown Prince deserves our respect, but he should leave governing to Bismarck and the Kaiser. No doubt, it's his ghastly English wife that is causing this ruckus!
- I respect the Crown Prince and agree with him on many issues, but Bismarck should not have to fear sabotage from any extra-constitutional character.
- Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm and Princess Victoria are the greatest hope of German liberalism. Their reign would usher in a new age of freedom and constitutionalism!
- The Crown Prince is a liberal, and as such, he has supported many Kulturkampf policies. Since Bismarck has abandoned fighting Catholics and now focuses on Socialdemocrats, I believe he is preferable.
- There are hopes that, under his reign, Poles and other minorities may faire better. I remain optimistic.
- I abhor all crowned heads of Europe, regardless of their supposed "liberalism"
Colonies are en vogue, and many favour German annexation of distant lands. Bismarck, however, has been more reserved.
- Colonies are a great opportunity for Germany. We should endeavour to be a civilising force on the planet!
- It is our Christian duty to spread the word of the Lord. I do support Colonies, as long as we remain committed to true charity.
- Colonies are essential to any self-respecting state in the modern world. Germany, if she is to be the first among the nations, must gain overseas territories!
- Colonies provide no solution to the problems of overpopulation and overproduction. We must instead develop and "colonise" our own country!
Antisemitism, and especially the anti-capitalist, anti-socialist, antisemitic and protestant fundamentalist movement of Adolf Stoecker have gained much attention. There are now members of he Reichstag on an antisemitic platform. Is antisemitism a problem, in your view?
- The Jew is, undoubtedly, an alien in Germany. I favour a more assimilationist approach to that race. We must also prevent mass immigration of Jews from Russia.
- Jews are often subversive, mainly because of their unchristian values. I have Jewish friends, but Juda is a danger to our integrity.
- He who strikes the Jew means to strike the liberal. They are an industrious and thoroughly, deeply, German people. Antisemites pose a massive danger to public peace and to some very fine individuals!
- We oppose all antisemitism. These opinions are counterproductive and only serve to divide the proletariat! (we will not stop antisemitic attacks on "Jewish capital", though)
- I have no opinion on Jews.
Finally, what is your final verdict on Bismarck as chancellor?
- I support Bismarck as the great unifier of our nation and one of the greatest politicians of the age!
- While I disliked the Kulturkampf, I supported many of his policies, and think he is a good man.
- Bismarck is the great enemy of liberalism. I wholeheartedly hope he is replaced with a liberal man of sound character soon.
- Bismarck is a reactionary who has prevented and suppressed the due rights of the working man. He is both maker and product of a terrible system.

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