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(December 16, 2024 repost)
F(N)AQ

Q: "Are you a right-winger or far-right?"

Answer: Formally, no. National Socialism has nothing to do with the right-wing. To be absolutely clear, it is distinct from modern populist politics, the traditional right wing rooted in Counter-Enlightenment thinking, and even the far-right as defined by contemporary conventional standards. That said, I don’t mind how you choose to label it, especially if you’re not a National Socialist yourself. If you do identify as a National Socialist, it’s important to make a clear distinction from any right-wing alignment. Beyond that, debating semantics is pointless. For the sake of simplicity or vagueness, I may occasionally refer to any form of extremism involving nationalism and racial aspects as "far-right," though this is not exclusive to National Socialism.