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{{merge|political spectrum}}
{{merge|political spectrum}}
The term '''Rightist''' refers to someone on the 'right' side of the [[political spectrum]]. Politics on the 'right' usually
The term '''right wing''' is used by [[liberals]] their attempt to make [[conservatives]] look extreme and unreasonable.
imply taking positions in favor of the traditional system of a society, including its traditional values and its traditional ruling institutions. Compare: [[leftist]].
Example usage is, "He's a right-winger!" rather than simply, "He's [[conservative]]."
The term is used less frequently by [[liberals]] now because it has lost much of its pejorative effect.
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]].
It is widely accepted, however, that there is not just one dimension of political thought, so that people can unambiguously be classified as 'right' or 'left'. Nonetheless, the [[political spectrum theory]] still has wide currency.
It is widely accepted, however, that there is not just one dimension of political thought, so that people can unambiguously be classified as 'right' or 'left'. Nonetheless, the [[political spectrum theory]] still has wide currency.
[[category:politics]]
[[category:politics]]