I guess you're being voted down because: a) overt politics doesn't mix well with HN, and b) left/right is a matter of perspective. As an observer from a coun

I guess you're being voted down because: a) overt politics doesn't mix well with HN, and b) left/right is a matter of perspective. As an observer from a country where the most conservative Prime Minister since federation was still some way to the left of Obama, I'd characterise both MSNBC and CNN as occupying the centre left of the right. In contrast, my Republican father in law considers them pinko-commie bastards. Who is right?