Can someone explain to me the difference between American right and left?

[Perry Winkle]

Originally Posted by Uday

As I say, I am having trouble with this. Is why I asked for someone to explain.

All parties have their own self-interest at heart. The two dominant parties have a vested interest in perpetuating the status quo. In large part, at their origins they also set the status quo. Kind of a perpetual cycle of mediocrity driven by money, power and prestige.

I'm not saying that's bad. It is reality. A reality that can't last indefinitely.