⬅️ ➡️ Why do left and right have political meaning? The divide between left and right is one of the most fundamental markers in politics. But have you ever stopped to think about why we use those directional terms to describe ideological camps? It may surprise you to learn that this terminology traces back to the seating arrangements of French revolutionaries over 200 years ago.
Do you view politics from the left or the right? WATCH https://youtu.be/EXKpJULPZ2M?si=TV8VF37kgwZehvw7 #voanews
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