Bingo. These days one have to add a social/economic classification to the traditional left/right split. Many of the "leftist" parties that rose in Europe after

Bingo. These days one have to add a social/economic classification to the traditional left/right split. Many of the "leftist" parties that rose in Europe after WW2 may well be see as on the rightish side in terms of economics. This if one read right as being about preserving the status quo. Similarly when one hear about economic liberalization it can't be read in similar terms as being socially liberal (leftist). Because being liberal economically means turning a blind eye towards abuses of workers and environment in the chase of that almighty profit. All in all politics have become a massive game of words, and their definition.