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| − | The term '''Rightist''' refers to someone on the 'right' side of the political spectrum. Politics on the ' | + | 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 traditional values | + | imply taking positions in favor of traditional values and individual liberties. |
Of course, it is not obvious that there is just one dimension of political thought, so that people can unambiguously | Of course, it is not obvious that there is just one dimension of political thought, so that people can unambiguously | ||
| − | be classified as 'right' or 'left'. Nonetheless, the left/right distinction is | + | be classified as 'right' or 'left'. Nonetheless, the left/right distinction is widely recognized. |
| − | [[Conservative]] and [[ | + | [[Conservative]] and [[right-wing]] are two synonyms for 'rightist'. |
Compare: [[Leftist]] | Compare: [[Leftist]] | ||
Revision as of 18:49, April 4, 2007
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 traditional values and individual liberties.
Of course, it is not obvious that there is just one dimension of political thought, so that people can unambiguously be classified as 'right' or 'left'. Nonetheless, the left/right distinction is widely recognized.
Conservative and right-wing are two synonyms for 'rightist'.
Compare: Leftist