Associate Professor of Comparative Political Science Tynis Saarts of the University of Tallinn addressed recent criticism regarding conservative positions. Saarts distinguished between moderate and ultra conservatives, stating that moderate conservatives are willing to compromise, whereas ultra-conservatives seek to fundamentally reshape the political system. Saarts wrote that if the liberal component of democracy is substantially weakened, the remaining democratic structures would be “so fragile and vulnerable that it will be very difficult to protect from politicians with authoritarian tendencies.” The discussion centers around the differing approaches of moderate and ultra conservatives.

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2 thoughts on “OPINION ⟩ It’s time to learn to distinguish between moderate and ultra-conservatism”
  1. “This is a valuable clarification of the diverse viewpoints within the conservative movement.”

  2. What are the key differences in policy positions between moderate and ultra-conservative viewpoints?

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