Nikki Haley-What was the cause of the Civil War

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(01-17-2024, 11:55 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: Well, we also have to remember that what we consider right and left wing is inherently subjective, even. The biggest example of this is when it comes to firearm regulation. In the US it is a partisan issue seen as the left favoring stronger gun control and the right opposing such measures. However, when you look at the policies themselves and understand the classical views, a more democratic society would favor firearms in the hands of the people and those that prefer a more centralized, strong man authority favor fewer firearms in the public. One of the most commonly repeated phrases from the more leftist folks is "under no pretext" which is attributed to Marx and Engels in an 1850 speech when they said:


As power is consolidated in the hands of a few, however, the desire to disarm the people increases. It is for this reason that gun control is, from a pure ideological perspective, one of conservatism, but that isn't how we view it in the US or in most of the western world.

gun regulation is what I was thinking of when I wrote, "at least not an economic one" as I generally don't have an issue with gun ownership. I think more controls should be placed on ensuring they don't fall into the wrong hands (those of convicted felons, domestic abusers and children), but that is my only real issue.