It’s more complicated than a one-dimensional left- right. That’s why someone came up with the political compass. Still doesn’t tell the whole picture, but it’s a more meaningful oversimplification.
Right and left as terms are so undercomplex, they can’t really describe modern politics. Ib this case “authoritarian” vs “Democratic” would make more sense. But then the meme character could get lost…
By this measure, Putin, Xi, and Maduro are right wing.
Not saying it’s wrong, just extending it to the logical conclusion.
Welcome to logic.
Now if only that would dawn on everyone else (especially tankies): trading one brand of inequality for another is still inequality.
Yes.
Putin, Xi and Maduro are autocratic despite what they might say about themselves. They’re absolutely right wing.
you seem to think this is an absurd statement
I don’t know enough about Maduro to judge him, but as for Putin and Xi? Yes, absolutely.
It’s more complicated than a one-dimensional left- right. That’s why someone came up with the political compass. Still doesn’t tell the whole picture, but it’s a more meaningful oversimplification.
Right and left as terms are so undercomplex, they can’t really describe modern politics. Ib this case “authoritarian” vs “Democratic” would make more sense. But then the meme character could get lost…