Could someone explain the difference between "left wing" and "right wing".

[biggiesmallz]

Could someone explain the difference between "left wing" and "right wing".

When they say that in goverment terms what does it mean?


Thanks

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Are you just trying to start a war here? This question pops up about once a month... It's the ultimate troll.

 

[morrisbj]

I'll give you the basics of the term without getting into the debate of this.

The terms left-wing and right-wing come from French Parliament. Members of France's liberal party sat on the left of the aisle, while members of the conservative party sat on the right. Thus the terminology.

 

[Agrooreo]

Actually thats a pretty good definition. Ive been wondering what exactly everyone means when they say that and trying to research it and find out, but that is the best cut and dry explanation of come across yet. Thanks.

 

[Colt45]

Left = good
Right = bad

 

[tweakmm]

One has "left" as the first word and one "right".
That's about it really.

 

[LumbergTech]

you have to keep in mind that the terms are mangled in the public domain, so when you hear the words used, they generally arent being used properly based on the definitions of the words

 

[Hacp]

Leftwing= paycheck stealers
Rightwing= warmongers

 

[RichardE]

Originally posted by: Hacp
Leftwing= paycheck stealers
Rightwing= warmongers

Of course...let us not forget that the paycheck we steal goes towards paying the services you enjoy

 

[lozina]

While the warmongers will argue the wars they wage protect your liberties.

The best policy is a centrist policy!

 

[MiniDoom]

Originally posted by: lozina

The best policy is a centrist policy!

QFT.
Extremist are extremists. Right vs. left is just the opposite side of the same coin. People don?t realize some far left members of this forum are just as whack as the religious right. cough cough BBonds. The truth usually is somewhere in the middle.