Isn't the right considered red and the left considered blue?

Question

But on this page in Wikipedia,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Israel

it shows that the right wing parties are blue and the left wing parties are red. Is that correct? Or is it different in Israel?

Answer 1

Yes, here in the U.S. Republicans (Right wingers) are red, elephants! Democrats (Left wingers) are blue, donkeys!

And in other countries it could be different, they're not just like us they have their own symbols and meanings for different colors,

I think Red and Elephants symbolizes-- Strength and Power
and Blue -- Donkeys-- compassionate and sure footed

I'm not sure on the meanings! That's just what i take from them

Answer 2

Only in the U.S. is that the case. The Democrats (considered left by most) have been designated blue by the news media, while the Republicans (usually considered right) have been designated red. Why they chose these colors, I haven't a clue. But you're right, it is different in Israel. The left is traditionally designated red, which is the traditional color of socialists and communists. That's why commies were called reds, back in the day.

Answer 3

Most of the world uses blue to designate the conservative or right wing, and red to designate the liberal or left.

We're (we being the US) the backwards ones.

Answer 4

And what about Canada where I live?

The Conservative Party of Canada (right wing) has the offical colour of blue and the Liberal Party (left wing) has the offical colour of red.

I think you will find that colours vary from country to country.

Answer 5

Correct!

Republicans are Red and Dems are Blue!

Go Republicans!

Answer 6

Republicans are red the Dems are blue states

Answer 7

I believe you have it backwards.