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    5 months ago

    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.