2007-09-05 06:38:00 · 14 answers · asked by debasis s 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
***Yawn*** How original. This little line has been around for only, what, EONS?
I've heard this a myriad of times from far-"right" fanatics on other forums. Try again.
2007-09-05 07:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because, before the French Revolution (When the French Monarchy was overthrown.), the party of the people, called the democrats (the common people), sat on the left of the King's throne, and those who supported the French monarchy (The privileged) sat on the right of the King's throne.
2007-09-05 09:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by correrafan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is just wrong, but you made me laugh even though I'm sorta left.
2007-09-05 07:11:45 · answer #3 · answered by doxie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are called LEFT because they espouse sensible positions that place people's welfare above money, and all the idiots LEFT.
2007-09-05 06:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by Marc G 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Did you really think that one up by yourself?
It's been around for QUITE some time.
2007-09-05 07:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by Frank 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's 100% correct. When you take away all that is right, what remains is the left. :p
2007-09-05 06:52:23 · answer #6 · answered by Firestorm 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
As with so many things, it's the fault of the French.
2007-09-05 06:47:16 · answer #7 · answered by B.Kevorkian 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Oh my gosh! You've backed me into a corner logically. I guess all Republicans are infallible geniuses!!!
2007-09-05 07:08:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Wow, very original.
2007-09-05 11:00:39 · answer #9 · answered by aspiring_paranormal_journalist 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good call give yourself 10 points>
2007-09-05 07:05:52 · answer #10 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋