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I strongly disagree. In different words, you're saying the left is there to defend against the evils of the right.
Left-wing politics tend to emphasize social equality, government intervention, and progressive policies. This includes support for programs such as universal healthcare, social welfare, and environmental regulations. Right-wing politics, on the other hand, prioritize individual freedom, limited government intervention, and traditional values. This often includes advocating for lower taxes, free-market economics, and a conservative stance on social and cultural issues.
Having 100% of either side is evil. Too left, we get Stallin. Too right we get Hitler. Which is more evil, is not relevant. The only thing that matters is that there is a balance between the 2. I'm not saying a 50/50 balance. Just a balance. Everyone will have a different point of view of where that balance lies, and it's societies job to determine where it lands. I think society gets fucked up, when one or both sides stop seeing the balance and only see 'us vs them'.
We should be striving for a society where differing perspectives are respected and where a nuanced understanding of complex issues is valued can help avoid the pitfalls of extreme ideologies. It's essential to promote open dialogue, collaboration, and compromise to find solutions that benefit everyone while avoiding the pitfalls of 'us vs them' mentalities that can lead to division and discord.
Great reply! Well argued, you didn't needlessly insult me. You rock just for that. I disagree though.
IMHO it's important to add another dimension to this conversation libertarian < --> authoritarian.
I'm way on the left (I call myself like anarcho-communist/solarpunk), ultimately I don't think that a central organization powerful enough to provide universal healthcare should exist (though as a realist in 2023 I think we need universal health care until my anarcho-society can come about).
And I think the problem with both Stalin and Hitler wasn't their position on the L-R scale, it's their position on the libertarian < --> authoritarian scale.
Fair points. I've had my share of politics for the morning, thanks for the discussion. Have a great day!
Well said.