Just as a point of interest to those debating politics, I thought you would be interested to know the origin on the term “left wing” and “right wing”. It stems from the French Revolution, where monarchists would sit on the fight hand side of the French parliament. Those on the Left would support the republic.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_wing
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| Quote: The phrase right-wing was coined during the French Revolution, refering to seating arrangements in parliament; those who sat on the right supported the monarchy, the aristocracy and the established church. The concept of a distinct political Right developed after the second restoration of the French monarchy in 1815 with the Ultra-royalists. | |
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Just an interesting little snippet of information to add to the pot.