The Politics of Left and Right

A Grammatical Investigation

Important Note: This is meant to just be mildly amusing, and should not be taken seriously, please.

The English Language

Although it is said in political circles that the opposite to ‘right’ is ‘left’, it is said in legal circles that the opposite of ‘right’ is ‘wrong’.

The Latin Language

The Latin word ‘dextor’ means ‘right’, and was the source of our word dexterous. The Latin word ‘sinister’ means ‘left’.

The Obvious but Socially Unacceptable Conclusion

Political left-wingers are both wrong and sinister.

Please avoid either laughing or exploding.



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