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The term '''Rightist''' refers to someone on the 'right' side of the political spectrum. Politics on the 'right' usually | 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 | + | imply taking positions in favor of traditional values, patriotic defense of one's country, and support for traditional ruling classes. |
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 widely recognized. | be classified as 'right' or 'left'. Nonetheless, the left/right distinction is widely recognized. | ||
| − | [[Conservative]] and [[right-wing]] are | + | [[Conservative]], [[fundamentalist]], and [[right-wing]] are three words often used as synonyms for 'rightist'. |
Compare: [[Leftist]] | Compare: [[Leftist]] | ||
Revision as of 20:28, 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, patriotic defense of one's country, and support for traditional ruling classes.
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, fundamentalist, and right-wing are three words often used as synonyms for 'rightist'.
Compare: Leftist