James McDonald wrote:
What does it mean to be "left wing" or "right wing" has anyone got a non satirical explanation.
I keep hearing these terms and because I am non-political have no idea what they mean?
I've read a handful of poli-sci essays over the years as to why these simplistic terms aren't very useful. I don't remember the specifics but one writer described how a 2-D (4-quadrant model) was better than a simple 1-D left-right. I think the dimensions were social and fiscal policy. But then there are other things like foreign policy, role/use of the military, etc.
We're likely stuck with these terms. But surely we all know (probably lots of) people who aren't so readily pigeon-holed.
And then there's the problem of where to place Libertarians on this left-right model.
Just some thoughts ...
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