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	===Centrist===		===Centrist===
	No to be confused with apolitical and moderate, centrists are typically people who support (and somewhat oppose) both stances, sometimes rejecting one idea of the part over another or choosing neither. In practice, they uphold the [[Imperialism\|status quo]] and thereby overlap with the right wing.{{Citation needed}}		Not to be confused with apolitical and moderate, centrists are typically people who support (and somewhat oppose) both stances, sometimes rejecting one idea of the part over another or choosing neither. In practice, they uphold the [[Imperialism\|status quo]] and thereby overlap with the right wing.{{Citation needed}}

	==Variations ==		==Variations ==

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	===Left wing===		===Left wing===
	The left wing broadly describes the [[Progressivism\|progressives]] in a given society, from [[Marxism–Leninism\|Marxism-Leninism]] to [[social democracy]], or the support of specific policies such the support of [[LGBT+\|LGBT]] rights in the [[United States of America\|USA]].{{Citation needed}}		The left wing broadly describes the [[Progressivism\|progressives]] in a given society, from [[Marxism–Leninism\|Marxism-Leninism]] to [[social democracy]], or the support of specific policies such as the support of [[LGBT+\|LGBT]] rights in the [[United States of America\|USA]].{{Citation needed}}

	===Right wing===		===Right wing===

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	In the case of the [[UK]] for example, Liberals are considered 'Center-Right', and Social Democracies are considered 'center-left' whilst socialists are considered 'far-left'.{{Citation needed}}		In the case of the [[UK]] for example, Liberals are considered 'Center-Right', and Social Democracies are considered 'center-left' whilst socialists are considered 'far-left'.{{Citation needed}}
	===Unscientific ===		===Unscientific ===
	The political spectrum attempts to place different [[Mode of production\|modes of production]] on a single scale even though they are qualitatively different. It defines ideologies based on a numerical difference in the size or power of the [[state]], which may be useful for comparing different forms of [[capitalism]] such as [[neoliberalism]] and [[John Maynard Keynes\|Keynesianism]].<ref name=":0" />		The political spectrum attempts to place different [[Mode of production\|modes of production]] on a single scale even though they are qualitatively different. It defines ideologies based on a numerical difference in the size or power of the [[state]], which may be useful for comparing different forms of [[capitalism]] such as [[neoliberalism]] and [[John Maynard Keynes\|Keynesianism]] but cannot accurately portray the differences between [[socialism]] and capitalism or capitalism and [[feudalism]].<ref name=":0" />

	== References ==		== References ==
	[[Category:Pages needing references]]		[[Category:Pages needing references]]
	[[Category:Politics]]		[[Category:Politics]]

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	The '''left–right political spectrum''' is a diagram intended to categorize political ideologies in 3 distinct categories: left wing, [[Right-wing politics\|right wing]] and [[Centrism\|centrist]]. The model has received criticism for being [[Idealism\|idealist]], unscientific, subjective, and for ignoring [[historical materialism]] and [[class struggle]].		[[File:Political spectrum.png\|thumb\|Basic one-dimensional political spectrum]]
			The '''left–right political spectrum''' is a diagram intended to categorize political ideologies in 3 distinct categories: [[Left-wing politics\|left wing]], [[Right-wing politics\|right wing]] and [[Centrism\|centrist]]. The model has received criticism for being [[Idealism\|idealist]], unscientific, subjective, and for ignoring [[historical materialism]] and [[class struggle]].{{Citation needed}}

	There are successors or variations to the left-right spectrum, one of the most famous successors being the [[Political Compass\|political compass]]. Variations include the ~~Horseshoe Theory~~ and the ~~Fish~~ hook theory.		There are successors or variations to the left-right spectrum, one of the most famous successors being the two-dimensional [[Political Compass\|political compass]]. Variations of the one-dimensional spectrum include the horseshoe theory and the fish hook theory.
	==History==		==History==
	The methodology is derived from the time of the [[French Revolution\|French Revolution of 1789]], ~~wherein~~ the newly formed National Constituent Assembly had ~~overtime~~ been divided from left to right. ~~With the persons~~ in opposition to the monarchy sitting to the left~~, whilst~~ the ~~inverse~~ sitting on the right. This evolved with the establishment and replacement of the National Assembly with the Legislative assembly in 1791. With new members and principles, however, the fundamental seating of ideological motives was maintained with the so-called “innovators” on the left, the “moderates” in the middle, and the “conservatives” on the right.		The methodology is derived from the time of the [[French Revolution\|French Revolution of 1789]], when the newly formed National Constituent Assembly had been divided from left to right over time. The people in [[Republicanism\|opposition]] to the [[Monarchism\|monarchy]] sitting to the left and the monarchists sitting to the right. This evolved with the establishment and replacement of the National Assembly with the Legislative assembly in 1791. With new members and principles, however, the fundamental seating of ideological motives was maintained with the so-called “innovators” on the left, the “moderates” in the middle, and the “conservatives” on the right.{{Citation needed}}

	==Description ==		==Description ==
	The model is split into 3 categories (sometimes 2), the left wing, the right wing and the centrists. There can be also prefixes adjoined to the parts of the spectrum as 'far-left' or 'center-right' (not to be confused with centrist), which specify the location within the political spectrum. It is a visible one dimensional line going from left to right.		The model is split into 3 categories (sometimes 2), the left wing, the right wing and the centrists. There can be also prefixes adjoined to the parts of the spectrum as 'far-left' or 'center-right' (not to be confused with centrist), which specify the location within the political spectrum. It is a visible one dimensional line going from left to right.

	===Left wing===		===Left wing===
	The ~~Left Wing~~ broadly describes the ~~progressive of the status quo~~ in a given society, from [[Marxism–Leninism\|Marxism-Leninism]] to [[social democracy]] ~~ideologically wise~~, or the support of specific policies~~: like~~ the support of [[LGBT+\|LGBT]] rights in the USA.		The left wing broadly describes the [[Progressivism\|progressives]] in a given society, from [[Marxism–Leninism\|Marxism-Leninism]] to [[social democracy]], or the support of specific policies such the support of [[LGBT+\|LGBT]] rights in the [[United States of America\|USA]].{{Citation needed}}

	===Right wing===		===Right wing===
	The ~~Right Wing~~ describes as those who oppose progress ~~and,~~ or, actively support ~~regress~~. It may refer to several political ideologies, extending from [[~~Libertarianism~~]] to [[~~Fascism~~]].		The right wing describes as those who oppose progress or actively support [[Reactionary\|reaction]]. It may refer to several political ideologies, extending from [[libertarianism]] to [[fascism]].{{Citation needed}}

	===Centrist===		===Centrist===
	No to be confused with apolitical and moderate, ~~they~~ are typically people who support (and somewhat oppose) both stances, sometimes rejecting one idea of the part over another or choosing neither. ~~Principally~~, ~~however, in analysis, these persons~~ uphold the status quo, and thereby overlap with the ~~Right~~ wing.		No to be confused with apolitical and moderate, centrists are typically people who support (and somewhat oppose) both stances, sometimes rejecting one idea of the part over another or choosing neither. In practice, they uphold the [[Imperialism\|status quo]] and thereby overlap with the right wing.{{Citation needed}}

	==Variations ==		==Variations ==
	===Horseshoe ~~Theory~~ ===		===Horseshoe theory ===
	The ~~Horseshoe Theory~~ is an adaptation of the ~~Left~~-~~Right Spectrum~~, where the furthest left and the furthest right points are brought closer together in the form of a 'horseshoe' shape, to state that the far-left is similar or identical to the [[Far-right politics\|far-right]]. This is despite the fact that historical materialism refutes this, as the far-left are ~~often~~ anti-fascist and fought ~~nations~~ such as [[German Reich (1933–1945)\|Nazi Germany]].		[[File:Horseshoe theory.png\|thumb]]
	===Fish ~~Hook Theory~~ ===		The horseshoe theory is an adaptation of the left-right spectrum, where the furthest left and the furthest right points are brought closer together in the form of a 'horseshoe' shape, to state that the far-left is similar or identical to the [[Far-right politics\|far-right]] but both are different from [[Liberalism\|liberals]].<ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Rachel Nagant\|newspaper=[[Red Clarion]]\|title=Debunking 10 Common Misconceptions of Communism\|date=2023-07-05\|url=https://clarion.unity-struggle-unity.org/10-misconceptions-of-communism/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708182606/https://clarion.unity-struggle-unity.org/10-misconceptions-of-communism/\|archive-date=2023-07-08}}</ref> This is despite the fact that historical materialism refutes this, as the far-left are [[Anti-fascism\|anti-fascist]] and [[Second World War\|fought]] countries such as [[German Reich (1933–1945)\|Nazi Germany]].
	The ~~Fish Hook Theory~~ is an adaptation of the ~~Left~~-~~Right Spectrum~~ where the far-right is ~~shaped~~ towards the center, in the shape of a 'hook', to state that old sayings such as 'Scratch a liberal, a fascist bleeds'. This is more accurate~~, however, this~~ falls apart due to subjectivity and ~~its~~ unscientific nature.
			===Fish hook theory ===
			[[File:Fish hook theory.png\|thumb]]
			The fish hook theory is an adaptation of the left-right spectrum where the far-right is curved towards the center, in the shape of a 'hook', to state that old sayings such as 'Scratch a liberal, a fascist bleeds'. This view is more accurate but still falls apart due to its subjectivity and unscientific nature.{{Citation needed}}

	==Criticism ==		==Criticism ==
	===Subjective ===		===Subjective ===
	The ~~Left~~-~~Right Spectrum~~ changes ~~depending~~ on ~~which~~ region ~~you live in~~. In the ~~[[United States of America\|~~United States]], [[Social democracy\|~~Social Democrats~~]] are considered 'far-left' and Liberals are considered 'Left-Wing' whilst Conservatives are considered 'Center-Right'.		The left-right spectrum changes varies based on region. In the United States, [[Social democracy\|social democrats]] are considered 'far-left' and Liberals are considered 'Left-Wing' whilst Conservatives are considered 'Center-Right'.

	In the case of the [[UK]] for example, Liberals are considered 'Center-Right', and Social Democracies are considered 'center-left' whilst socialists are considered 'far-left'.		In the case of the [[UK]] for example, Liberals are considered 'Center-Right', and Social Democracies are considered 'center-left' whilst socialists are considered 'far-left'.{{Citation needed}}
	===Unscientific ===		===Unscientific ===
	The ~~Left-Right Spectrum is criticised for not being scientific, as you cannot draw conclusions due~~ to ~~its subjectivity~~. ~~There is also no consensus on how to measure the~~ ideologies based on a ~~certain factor~~, ~~note that the left-right spectrum relies on one value more often than not to~~ be ~~considered scientific~~.		The political spectrum attempts to place different [[Mode of production\|modes of production]] on a single scale even though they are qualitatively different. It defines ideologies based on a numerical difference in the size or power of the [[state]], which may be useful for comparing different forms of [[capitalism]] such as [[neoliberalism]] and [[John Maynard Keynes\|Keynesianism]].<ref name=":0" />
	==~~=Ahistorical=~~==
	~~It is an absolutist model, putting ideologies in a vacuum, as some models include "Monarchism" as a 'far-right' ideology, despite monarchism being obsolete for decades.~~		== References ==
	[[Category:Pages needing references]]		[[Category:Pages needing references]]
	[[Category:Politics]]		[[Category:Politics]]

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	The '''left–right political spectrum''' is a diagram intended to categorize political ideologies in 3 distinct categories: ~~[[Left-wing politics\|~~left wing]], [[Right-wing politics\|right wing]] and [[Centrism\|centrist]]. The model has received criticism for being [[Idealism\|idealist]], unscientific, subjective, and for ignoring [[historical materialism]] and [[class struggle]].		The '''left–right political spectrum''' is a diagram intended to categorize political ideologies in 3 distinct categories: left wing, [[Right-wing politics\|right wing]] and [[Centrism\|centrist]]. The model has received criticism for being [[Idealism\|idealist]], unscientific, subjective, and for ignoring [[historical materialism]] and [[class struggle]].

	There are successors or variations to the left-right spectrum, one of the most famous successors being the [[Political Compass\|political compass]]. Variations include the Horseshoe Theory and the Fish hook theory.		There are successors or variations to the left-right spectrum, one of the most famous successors being the [[Political Compass\|political compass]]. Variations include the Horseshoe Theory and the Fish hook theory.

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	The '''left–right political spectrum''' is a diagram intended to ~~categorise~~ political ideologies in 3 distinct categories: [[Left-wing politics\|left wing]], [[Right-wing politics\|right wing]] and [[Centrism\|centrist]]. The model has received criticism for being [[Idealism\|idealist]], unscientific, subjective, and for ignoring [[historical materialism]] and [[class struggle]].		The '''left–right political spectrum''' is a diagram intended to categorize political ideologies in 3 distinct categories: [[Left-wing politics\|left wing]], [[Right-wing politics\|right wing]] and [[Centrism\|centrist]]. The model has received criticism for being [[Idealism\|idealist]], unscientific, subjective, and for ignoring [[historical materialism]] and [[class struggle]].

	There are successors or variations to the left-right spectrum, one of the most famous successors being the [[Political Compass\|political compass]]. Variations include the Horseshoe Theory and the Fish hook theory.		There are successors or variations to the left-right spectrum, one of the most famous successors being the [[Political Compass\|political compass]]. Variations include the Horseshoe Theory and the Fish hook theory.
	==History==		==History==
	The ~~terms "left wing" and "right wing" derive~~ from the [[French Revolution]], ~~where [[Bourgeoisie\|bourgeois]] revolutionaries sat~~ on the left, ~~while [[Monarchy\|monarchists]] sat~~ on the right.		The methodology is derived from the time of the [[French Revolution\|French Revolution of 1789]], wherein the newly formed National Constituent Assembly had overtime been divided from left to right. With the persons in opposition to the monarchy sitting to the left, whilst the inverse sitting on the right. This evolved with the establishment and replacement of the National Assembly with the Legislative assembly in 1791. With new members and principles, however, the fundamental seating of ideological motives was maintained with the so-called “innovators” on the left, the “moderates” in the middle, and the “conservatives” on the right.
	==Description ==		==Description ==
	The model is split into 3 categories (sometimes 2), the left wing, the right wing and the centrists. There can be also prefixes adjoined to the parts of the spectrum as 'far-left' or 'center-right' (not to be confused with centrist), which specify the location within the political spectrum. It is a visible one dimensional line going from left to right.		The model is split into 3 categories (sometimes 2), the left wing, the right wing and the centrists. There can be also prefixes adjoined to the parts of the spectrum as 'far-left' or 'center-right' (not to be confused with centrist), which specify the location within the political spectrum. It is a visible one dimensional line going from left to right.
	===Left wing===		===Left wing===
	~~{{Main article\|Left-wing politics}}~~The Left Wing ~~is described is either~~ of ~~two things, depending on what region you live~~ in~~. In the US~~, ~~the left wing is described as something who supports more progressive policies such as~~ [[~~LGBT+~~\|~~LGBT~~]] ~~rights~~, ~~and Abortion. In other regions~~ of ~~the world~~ like ~~Europe,~~ the ~~left wing is used to describe those who~~ support ~~either social welfare or~~ [[~~Anti-capitalism~~\|~~anti-capitalist~~]] ~~policies~~.		The Left Wing broadly describes the progressive of the status quo in a given society, from [[Marxism–Leninism\|Marxism-Leninism]] to [[social democracy]] ideologically wise, or the support of specific policies: like the support of [[LGBT+\|LGBT]] rights in the USA.
	===Right wing===		===Right wing===
	~~{{Main article\|Right-wing politics}}~~The Right Wing ~~is usually described~~ as those who oppose progress, ~~and those who~~ support ~~reactionaries~~. ~~They also typically support less intervention in the government~~, ~~lower taxes and capitalist policies and economics~~.		The Right Wing describes as those who oppose progress and, or, actively support regress. It may refer to several political ideologies, extending from [[Libertarianism]] to [[Fascism]].
	===Centrist===		===Centrist===
	No to be confused with apolitical and moderate, they are typically people who support (and somewhat oppose) both stances, sometimes rejecting one idea of the part over another or choosing neither.		No to be confused with apolitical and moderate, they are typically people who support (and somewhat oppose) both stances, sometimes rejecting one idea of the part over another or choosing neither. Principally, however, in analysis, these persons uphold the status quo, and thereby overlap with the Right wing.
	==Variations ==		==Variations ==
	===Horseshoe Theory ===		===Horseshoe Theory ===

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	The '''left–right political spectrum''' is a diagram intended to categorise political ideologies in 3 distinct categories: [[Left-wing politics\|left wing]], [[Right-wing politics\|right wing]] and [[Centrism\|centrist]]. The model has received criticism for being [[Idealism\|idealist]], unscientific, subjective, and for ignoring [[historical materialism]] and [[class struggle]].		The '''left–right political spectrum''' is a diagram intended to categorise political ideologies in 3 distinct categories: [[Left-wing politics\|left wing]], [[Right-wing politics\|right wing]] and [[Centrism\|centrist]]. The model has received criticism for being [[Idealism\|idealist]], unscientific, subjective, and for ignoring [[historical materialism]] and [[class struggle]].

	There are successors or variations to the ~~Left~~-~~Right Spectrum~~, one of the most famous successors being the [[political compass]]. Variations include Horseshoe Theory and the Fish hook theory.		There are successors or variations to the left-right spectrum, one of the most famous successors being the [[Political Compass\|political compass]]. Variations include the Horseshoe Theory and the Fish hook theory.
			==History==
	== History ==		The terms "left wing" and "right wing" derive from the [[French Revolution]], where [[Bourgeoisie\|bourgeois]] revolutionaries sat on the left, while [[Monarchy\|monarchists]] sat on the right.
	The terms "~~Left~~ wing" and "~~Right~~ wing" derive from the [[French Revolution]], where [[Bourgeoisie\|bourgeois]] revolutionaries ~~would sit~~ on the left, while [[Monarchy\|monarchists]] sat on the right.		==Description ==

	== Description ==
	The model is split into 3 categories (sometimes 2), the left wing, the right wing and the centrists. There can be also prefixes adjoined to the parts of the spectrum as 'far-left' or 'center-right' (not to be confused with centrist), which specify the location within the political spectrum. It is a visible one dimensional line going from left to right.		The model is split into 3 categories (sometimes 2), the left wing, the right wing and the centrists. There can be also prefixes adjoined to the parts of the spectrum as 'far-left' or 'center-right' (not to be confused with centrist), which specify the location within the political spectrum. It is a visible one dimensional line going from left to right.
			===Left wing===
	=== Left wing ===		{{Main article\|Left-wing politics}}The Left Wing is described is either of two things, depending on what region you live in. In the US, the left wing is described as something who supports more progressive policies such as [[LGBT+\|LGBT]] rights, and Abortion. In other regions of the world like Europe, the left wing is used to describe those who support either social welfare or [[Anti-capitalism\|anti-capitalist]] policies.
	''Main ~~Article: [[~~Left-wing politics~~]]''~~		===Right wing===
			{{Main article\|Right-wing politics}}The Right Wing is usually described as those who oppose progress, and those who support reactionaries. They also typically support less intervention in the government, lower taxes and capitalist policies and economics.
	The Left Wing is described is either of two things, depending on what region you live in. In the US, the left wing is described as something who supports more progressive policies such as [[LGBT+\|LGBT]] rights, and Abortion. In other regions of the world like Europe, the left wing is used to describe those who support either social welfare or [[Anti-capitalism\|anti-capitalist]] policies.		===Centrist===
			No to be confused with apolitical and moderate, they are typically people who support (and somewhat oppose) both stances, sometimes rejecting one idea of the part over another or choosing neither.
	=== Right wing ===		==Variations ==
	''Main ~~Article: [[~~Right-wing politics~~]]''~~		===Horseshoe Theory ===

	The Right Wing is usually described as those who oppose progress, and those who support reactionaries. They also typically support less intervention in the government, lower taxes and capitalist policies and economics.

	=== Centrist ===
	~~Note~~ to be confused with apolitical and moderate, they are typically people who support (and somewhat oppose) both stances, sometimes rejecting one idea of the part over another or choosing neither.

	== Variations ==

	=== Horseshoe Theory ===
	The Horseshoe Theory is an adaptation of the Left-Right Spectrum, where the furthest left and the furthest right points are brought closer together in the form of a 'horseshoe' shape, to state that the far-left is similar or identical to the [[Far-right politics\|far-right]]. This is despite the fact that historical materialism refutes this, as the far-left are often anti-fascist and fought nations such as [[German Reich (1933–1945)\|Nazi Germany]].		The Horseshoe Theory is an adaptation of the Left-Right Spectrum, where the furthest left and the furthest right points are brought closer together in the form of a 'horseshoe' shape, to state that the far-left is similar or identical to the [[Far-right politics\|far-right]]. This is despite the fact that historical materialism refutes this, as the far-left are often anti-fascist and fought nations such as [[German Reich (1933–1945)\|Nazi Germany]].
			===Fish Hook Theory ===
	=== Fish Hook Theory ===
	The Fish Hook Theory is an adaptation of the Left-Right Spectrum where the far-right is shaped towards the center, in the shape of a 'hook', to state that old sayings such as 'Scratch a liberal, a fascist bleeds'. This is more accurate, however, this falls apart due to subjectivity and its unscientific nature.		The Fish Hook Theory is an adaptation of the Left-Right Spectrum where the far-right is shaped towards the center, in the shape of a 'hook', to state that old sayings such as 'Scratch a liberal, a fascist bleeds'. This is more accurate, however, this falls apart due to subjectivity and its unscientific nature.
			==Criticism ==
	== Criticism ==		===Subjective ===

	=== Subjective ===
	The Left-Right Spectrum changes depending on which region you live in. In the [[United States of America\|United States]], [[Social democracy\|Social Democrats]] are considered 'far-left' and Liberals are considered 'Left-Wing' whilst Conservatives are considered 'Center-Right'.		The Left-Right Spectrum changes depending on which region you live in. In the [[United States of America\|United States]], [[Social democracy\|Social Democrats]] are considered 'far-left' and Liberals are considered 'Left-Wing' whilst Conservatives are considered 'Center-Right'.

	In the case of the [[UK]] for example, Liberals are considered 'Center-Right', and Social Democracies are considered 'center-left' whilst socialists are considered 'far-left'.		In the case of the [[UK]] for example, Liberals are considered 'Center-Right', and Social Democracies are considered 'center-left' whilst socialists are considered 'far-left'.
			===Unscientific ===
	=== Unscientific ===
	The Left-Right Spectrum is criticised for not being scientific, as you cannot draw conclusions due to its subjectivity. There is also no consensus on how to measure the ideologies based on a certain factor, note that the left-right spectrum relies on one value more often than not to be considered scientific.		The Left-Right Spectrum is criticised for not being scientific, as you cannot draw conclusions due to its subjectivity. There is also no consensus on how to measure the ideologies based on a certain factor, note that the left-right spectrum relies on one value more often than not to be considered scientific.
			===Ahistorical===
	=== ~~Denies Historical Materialism~~ ===
	It is an absolutist model, putting ideologies in a vacuum, as some models include "Monarchism" as a 'far-right' ideology, despite monarchism being obsolete for decades.		It is an absolutist model, putting ideologies in a vacuum, as some models include "Monarchism" as a 'far-right' ideology, despite monarchism being obsolete for decades.
			[[Category:Pages needing references]]
			[[Category:Politics]]

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	The l'''~~eft–right~~ political spectrum''' is a diagram intended to categorise political ideologies in 3 distinct categories: [[Left-wing politics\|left wing]], [[Right-wing politics\|right wing]] and [[Centrism\|centrist]]. The model has received criticism for being [[Idealism\|idealist]], unscientific, subjective, and for ignoring [[historical materialism]] and [[class struggle]].		The '''left–right political spectrum''' is a diagram intended to categorise political ideologies in 3 distinct categories: [[Left-wing politics\|left wing]], [[Right-wing politics\|right wing]] and [[Centrism\|centrist]]. The model has received criticism for being [[Idealism\|idealist]], unscientific, subjective, and for ignoring [[historical materialism]] and [[class struggle]].

	There are successors or variations to the Left-Right Spectrum, one of the most famous successors being the [[political compass]]. Variations include Horseshoe Theory and the Fish hook theory.		There are successors or variations to the Left-Right Spectrum, one of the most famous successors being the [[political compass]]. Variations include Horseshoe Theory and the Fish hook theory.

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	=== Right wing ===		=== Right wing ===
			''Main Article: [[Right-wing politics]]''

	The Right Wing is usually described as those who oppose progress, and those who support reactionaries. They also typically support less intervention in the government, lower taxes and capitalist policies and economics.		The Right Wing is usually described as those who oppose progress, and those who support reactionaries. They also typically support less intervention in the government, lower taxes and capitalist policies and economics.