Nikki Haley-What was the cause of the Civil War

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(01-15-2024, 03:40 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: I know you two share the same hive mind, but the question was not directed at you.  Also, I was very surprised to learn that the USSR was a liberal and leftist nation, rather than a despotic regime that engaged in mass murder.  

For what it's worth, Russia was originally on Germany's side in WW2. They only became enemies with Germany when Hitler needlessly invaded them (for Lebensraum, or "living space"), creating a two front war that ultimately ended in Germany's downfall (one of the many reasons that I think Hitler was WAY overrated in terms of his military prowess).

So, you could argue Russia was "right wing" like the other Axes of Power nations, but joined the "left" due to the betrayal by Germany.

With that said, simplifying anything to left vs right is almost always incorrect and that likely holds for WW2 as well.