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Originally Posted by Mickyjaystoned Hi there what is the differance between Left Wing and Right Wing politics?
I know the Labour Government in Britain is said to be left wing, and the Conservative Party is right, but what does that all mean?
What are the main differances between the two and do they have anything in common?
Is there anything that transcends this Paradigm?? |
Regarding political views that transcend the left-right paradigm, Libertarianism is a classic example. Libertarians tend to advocate right wing economic views (free market economy, lack of government regulation in the economy, lower taxes, etc.) and left wing social views (abortion rights, legalized drugs and gambling, gay rights, etc.) One major social issue that Libertarians take a right wing stance on, however, is gun rights.