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→Right-wing: Adding this bit in, because I've dealt with various leftist users who imply conservativism and right-wing politics are two entirely different things, and even implied conservatives WANTED slavery to remain.
==Right-wing==
==Right-wing==
{{See also|Right-wing politics}}
{{See also|Right-wing politics}}
In politics, '''right-wing''' historically referred to a society run by natural law or tradition. It is generally synonymous with politically [[conservative]] beliefs, including economic and social conservatism, and support for a strong military and an active foreign policy. The term "right-wing," as well as "left-wing," came from the French Revolution, a reference to where people sat in parliament,<ref>There was also a theory where the terms originated from the Book of Revelations relating to Jesus transfiguring those on his left side and right side into goats and sheep, respectively.</ref> although in the United States there never was a [[divine right of kings]] or [[feudal]] nobility, which defines the [[Europe]]an concept of "conservatism" and "the Right." America since its founding had [[separation of church and state]].
In politics, '''right-wing''' historically referred to a society run by natural law or tradition. It is generally synonymous with politically [[conservative]] beliefs, including economic and social conservatism, and support for a strong military and an active foreign policy. The term "right-wing," as well as "left-wing," came from the French Revolution, a reference to where people sat in parliament,<ref>There was also a theory where the terms originated from the Book of Revelations relating to Jesus transfiguring those on his left side and right side into goats and sheep, respectively.</ref> although in the United States there never was a [[divine right of kings]] or [[feudal]] nobility, which defines the [[Europe]]an concept of "conservatism" and "the Right." America since its founding had [[separation of church and state]]. Although generally accepted to be synonymous with conservativism, however, it is to be noted that some leftists try to claim there's a distinction between conservativism and right-wing politics.
The term '''Rightist''' refers to someone on the 'right' side of the political spectrum. Politics on the 'right' usually imply taking positions in favor of the traditional system of a society, including its traditional values and its traditional ruling institutions. Compare: [[leftist]]. Following the left-right political spectrum, a "Right-Winger" in America refers to anyone who believes in [[liberty]] and limiting the powers of civil government.
The term '''Rightist''' refers to someone on the 'right' side of the political spectrum. Politics on the 'right' usually imply taking positions in favor of the traditional system of a society, including its traditional values and its traditional ruling institutions. Compare: [[leftist]]. Following the left-right political spectrum, a "Right-Winger" in America refers to anyone who believes in [[liberty]] and limiting the powers of civil government.