Please explain in simple terms without big obscure words. Decision making on a political is way more complex and depending on context in my view than these 2 words can describe!
Please explain in simple terms without big obscure words. Decision making on a political is way more complex and depending on context in my view than these 2 words can describe!
I like to think of right vs left on the capitalist vs. anti-capitalist axis.
So, a socialist is further to the “left” than Joe Biden, but Joe Biden is slightly left of Ted Cruz (on this definition).
There is an occasional meme in the culture to jettison these terms because they’re vague. I still think the terms are useful, because it recognizes that our current situation is historical. Every current political phenomenon has historical antecedents, often centuries-old.
Of course, we also need to be careful not to split hairs, and use big obscure words, like some of us on “the Left” like to do. :) Clarifying what we’re talking about is always a useful exercise.
So, I still think “right” and “left” are useful terms.