• Alsephina@lemmy.ml
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          8 days ago

          Most western conservatives are economically liberal, though there are certainly stupIDPol or maga “communism” types.

          In general, the left-right political spectrum that implies liberals can be leftist or that conservatives can’t be liberals is oversimplified, inaccurate, and not how the vast majority of people actually view politics.

          Most working-class people do want social benefits for example and may therefore be considered economically leftist, but if they’re in an economically disadvantaged region they may have a backwards view on social norms and be considered socially right-wing.