Quote Originally Posted by Mud Pie View Post
showing my age here, but the terms "Far" left and "Far" right are confusing to me these days.

I did study IA and Politics as elements of my first degree at U of Nottm like decades ago (and very little since!), but then the Far Left was anti-democratic and didn't believe in the vote, wanted equal rights for all, and national ownership of most/all business - as well as international co-existence on similar themes.

The Far Right was also anti-democratic, supported the Nazis, racial segregation, hegemony, and individual ownership of the means of production, as well as unfettered National sovereignty (and National expansionism!) and the right to unlimited individual wealth.

I'm probably seriously beyond my shelf life politically, but I've only read examples of Far Right on here, and nothing that deviates from what I'd call centre left. Tell me I'm wrong!
You aren't wrong at all, you are completely correct.

Both the left and right of politics have actually shifted to the right during past decade or two. Those in the murdoch press bubble now routinely flag moderate left or even moderate right politicians, political views and civilians as "far left". It's complete nonsense, no matter how many times they repeat it.

Wanting companies to pay tax is a moderate view, not far left.

Wanting healthcare for the public is a moderate view, not far left.

Wanting companies to obey laws is a moderate view, not far left.

Wanting democratic norms is a moderate view, not far left.

Wanting to counter a dictator who invades his democratic neighbours is a moderate view, not far left.

And on it goes.