Let' s stop using the word RIGHT. Type and/or say CORRECT.

[MoonRiver]

Think about it. Linguistically, from dictionary.com, right means: 1.) Conforming with or conformable to justice, law, or morality: do the right thing and confess.
2.) In accordance with fact, reason, or truth; correct: the right answer.
3.) Fitting, proper, or appropriate: It is not right to leave the party without saying goodbye.
4.) Most favorable, desirable, or convenient: the right time to act.
5.) In or into a satisfactory state or condition: put things right.
6.) In good mental or physical health or order.


I believe this right/left distinction was possibly promoted by fascists around the world to denigrate those who really care about people, thereby threatening the ubermenschen chances for world domination. So DO NOT use the word "right" when referring to what is the correct thing to do. Stop the brainwashing!

[boxster]

1. Hey, I think we all know that...

"right" does not equal "correct" when used in "right-wing"!

I hate to point this out, but your dictionary.com definition defines "right" as "correct", so I'd argue that they're interchangeable.

[Greylady]

4. Right!

Reread #2 right = correct

[MoonRiver]

6. I'm talking about the word "right" being synonymous with Repukes.

Similarly, the word "left" is synonymous with Democrats.

On edit: This is about cultural, NOT semantic, definitions.

[boxster]

8. I know exactly what you're talking about.

But, your point doesn't make a lot of sense, honestly, and it is undermined by the fact that the definition you yourself quote equates "right" to "correct". It even gives an example - the right answer - which is exactly in opposition to your claim.

Look, I understand what you're trying to say, but the right/left argument underlies everything in the political spectrum. Right vs. left is not a new concept. It's been around forever, likely longer than the fascists to whom you are crediting the distinction. I doubt that the original progenitors of the concept had the ulterior motives you appear to be assigning to them.

Besides, "right" has a million uses that have nothing to do with politics, and many of them are synonymous with "correct". You're not going to get people to change usage of the word by suggesting that one of the uses is inappropriate, but only in politics, and only then in relation to the right-wing Republicans.

[MoonRiver]

12. The term "right" is used for political purposes.

I'm proposing using the term "correct" for every other situation. Most people don't immediately equate right with correct, although those are currently synonymous dictionary definitions. I want to dissociate RIGHT with aspects of its original meaning and make it exclusively a political definition for the "right"wing. Linguistics is a dynamic science. How a term is popularly used generally becomes the dictionary meaning. Let's make "right" equate with the WRONG political philosophy, by dissociating that term with its current common meaning.

Personally, I try not to use the term "right" to refer to ideas I agree with. That is because the word has both a positive AND political bias. The term "correct", which I prefer, is, of course synonymous with "right", but DOES NOT have a political connotation. By doing so I at least am not supporting the subliminal message that "right" is good and positive.

[MoonRiver]

16. Another point.

Linguistics and language are NOTHING BUT political. Language defines the belief systems and biases of its users. Whether a committee of "fascists" originally sat down and concluded that use of the English word "right" would aid and abet their cause is irrelevant. The word's usage and meaning became widespread through repetition. Start using the term "correct" for everything EXCEPT rightwing politics and you will see the term "right" receive a dictionary definition exclusive to its political activists. This will take awhile, but there's no time like the present to begin.

[SiliconMethod]

18. They aren't always associated that way

Do I need to mention that Democratic senator from Georgia? Or perhaps either Republican senator from Maine (to a large extent)?

[MoonRiver]

19. The exception proves the rule.

[Catch22Dem]

2. Hey, you're RIGHT

That's a right brilliant idea. I just hope I can get it right.

:evilgrin: Just playing around.

[StClone]

3. Correct because

When you get into a "who's on first" type situation where you are using left and right hand directions, "correct" has become most useful. And from there, I have prefer using it in most situations.

[TheWizardOfMudd]

5. And the freepers can shove it correct up their asses!

Heh. :)

[efhmc]

7. Both of my daughters are left handed (and also left thinkers).

You would be surprised at the number of negative terms connected with left or left handed, including the word sinister, which also means on the left hand side (Fr. for left.)There is very little we can do to change these meanings but I do see your point.

[neverborn]

11. Such as the left-hand Path

or "black magic"

[CityZen-X]

9. Reich/Right

Delivered from the Left side of me brain!

[troublemaker]

10. Double Plus Good!

[Solidarity]

13. That's Right!

That's Right! ooooopppppssssss I mean correct.

[MoonRiver]

14. By George, I think you've got it!

:thumbsup: :D

[kentuck]

15. So we wish to surrender another word...?

Then we can have a gay, old time... :) You bad!

[MoonRiver]

17. Well,

we won't surrender unless the "right"wing starts to call itself the "correct"wing! Lol, I'll feel vindicated in this argument at least!