When I was growing up, the difference between the American left and right was understood like this (at least by me):
Left: We’re all in this together, and we should work together to make sure everyone is okay
Right: Rugged individualism and healthy competition
And the push-pull between those two made for a good balance
In my adult life, I am aware that that was never really true. The American Right has always wanted to restrict individual liberties, and implement a caste system, going all the way back to 1776.
When I was growing up, the difference between the American left and right was understood like this (at least by me):
In my adult life, I am aware that that was never really true. The American Right has always wanted to restrict individual liberties, and implement a caste system, going all the way back to 1776.