2007-02-05 04:37:33 · 11 answers · asked by Me 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
In politics, the liberals ("Democrats" in American politics) are on the left, and the conservatives ("Republicans" in American politics) are on the right. This originated several hundred years ago, when in Europe, the Parliament (like our Congress) had the Liberal party seated on the left side of the chamber, and the right side of the chamber was reserved for the conservatives. The middle part of the room was reserved for people who weren't on either extreme end. To be "Left WING" or "Right WING" means to be at the extreme end of the political scale on whichever side they were on.
2007-02-05 04:48:02 · answer #1 · answered by Richard H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the very extremes of Leftwing - is communism (prime example being Stalin's russia). The basic theory is that everyone is equal and deserves fair chances in life - that's something that old Labour (in UK) used to uphold. Obviously you can be slightly left wing and want everyone to have fair oppertunities with out being communist.
To be far right wing is to be facist (prime example being Hitler's Nazi Germany). Generally have big prejudices against certain groups in society. Tend to believe that if you are born poor, you deserve it and should stay poor. Obviously not all parties are that extreme.
Personally I think moral stature tells us that everyone deserves equal oppertunities regardless of their background, that everyone has the right to access free education, healthcare and emergency aid. Something that right-wing or conservative groups don't always agree with.
2007-02-05 13:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by hannnnnnnah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're asking about ideology, left wing refers to ideology that is more liberal or socialist, right wing refers to ideology that is more consevative. On the extremes of the scale, the far left is Communism, the far right is Fascism. Political parties in most developed countries are usually centrist with leanings to either the left or right
2007-02-05 12:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by azyouthinkweiz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rightwing is more important
than leftwing.
2007-02-05 12:40:49 · answer #4 · answered by Jaboopster 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the leftwing is on the left side
and the rightwing is on the right side
2007-02-05 13:55:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
About 180 degrees.
2007-02-05 13:14:52 · answer #6 · answered by efes_haze 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Leftwing usually refers to more liberal thinking
Righwing to more conservative
2007-02-05 12:44:09 · answer #7 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Right Wing: members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform. Republicans are typically 'right wing"
Left Wing: members of a liberal or radical political party, or those favoring extensive political reform. Democarats are typically 'left wing'
2007-02-05 12:47:29 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They're opposites. One goes on one side of the bird and one on the other. The right wing on the right side. The left wing on the left side.
2007-02-05 12:45:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ask a seagull
2007-02-05 12:43:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋