My script for this week1 The latter caused a lot of reactions. Some agreed, others did not. But most praised the transparency of this text, which aims to explain why we use the phrase “far-right.” Journalism.
As with any complex issue, this text also raised its share of questions. Here are a few.
“You link nationalism and the far right in your text. But I am a Quebecois and a nationalist. Am I right in your eyes? »
no. The text deliberately focused on Europe, and on France in particular. Not in Quebec.
There is something eminently historical, cultural, and contextual in the use of political labels. Nationalism is a good example, he emphasized Larousse Which offers two distinct definitions of the word “nationalism.”
In Quebec, we are closer to the first definition: a political movement of individuals who recognize the formation of a national community because they share a language and culture, and who want to create a sovereign state.
In France, the second definition is dominant: nationalism is linked to the extreme right because it “emphasises the predominance of the national interest over the interests of the classes and groups that constitute the nation.”
Why don't you follow the example of the author you cite in your text, Charles Sabin, who prefers the phrase “nationalist parties” to “far-right parties,” as he explains so well in his book? Harvest anger ? »
To avoid the confusion I referred to in my answer to the previous question. if Journalism Description of National Rally and Restore! “nationalist parties”, this would put them on an equal footing with all the so-called nationalist parties in Quebec, which would certainly pose a problem.
“You say that the far right brings together populist parties, in that they advocate for a people in opposition to elites that they view as separate, even predatory. They are nationalist parties, as their discourse focuses on the nation as the focus of political action. They therefore take the initiative to defend a national community that they consider to be threatened, whether by uncontrolled migration or criminal violations. I would like to understand how CAQ or PQ does not fit this definition. »
That's why we're talking about the right, which is at the extreme end of the political spectrum. Not only does it seek to get closer to the people, but it portrays itself as defending a people oppressed by the elites and institutions that seek to crush them. Not only does it want to reduce the flow of immigrants, it wants to restore national purity by repatriating foreigners or withdrawing their rights. etc. There are a lot of situations that we cannot, in all honesty, associate with the Parties of Quebec.
“To the right of what?” To the left of what? Where is the center that seems so personal to me? Every individual or group may consider their opinion to be of central importance…”
Interpretation of the political spectrum can change from person to person, of course. However, there is a common position on what lies to the right and left of the centre.
Basically, on moral issues, the right is more conservative, valuing tradition, law and order. While the left is more reformist and progressive, it seeks social change and redistribution of wealth with the aim of making society more equal. The center lies between the two, and is sometimes divided into “centre-right” and “centre-left”.
“Why don't you talk about the far left?” If we follow your logic, Mélenchon's party La France insoumise (LFI) is to the left of the traditional left and espouses extreme positions. By your own logic, this would also justify calling it far left, wouldn't it? »
Yes. Jean-Luc Mélenchon's party can be classified as extreme left or radical left Journalism, especially because of its very critical approach to capitalism, in the same way as the Communist Party. Last week's text angle focused on the right in the wake of the European elections. LFI received less than 10% of the vote, compared to 40% for the National Rally and Reclaim! Hence the argument mainly related to the use of the phrase “extreme right” in the perspective of legislative elections.
“The phrase ‘far-right’ seems more appropriate to me. Some of the positions of the far-right reflect the surrounding insecurity.”
I understand your point. But the definition that has become established in France in recent years regarding the far right refers to groups that are more openly violent and xenophobic. This is used by law enforcement, for example.
“I wonder how you came to regard your readers as incapable of understanding French to the point of having to include translation into English of certain terms.” […]. The decline of the French language in Quebec: do you want to confront it or encourage it? »
We use English words for Journalism Sometimes for accuracy. For example, use the expression Far right It was meant to clarify that we use “far right” in the sense of the right at the extreme end of the political spectrum. I don't think that a handful of English words in a daily edition of about 40,000 words during the week (65,000 words on Saturday!) causes the French truth to decline in Quebec.
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