I personally find myself quite right-leaning in my beliefs and I find this explanation to be quite on point. I however might add, for specificity's sake, the id

I personally find myself quite right-leaning in my beliefs and I find this explanation to be quite on point. I however might add, for specificity's sake, the ideas of optimism/cynicism on either side of the political spectrum - specifically, how we view the fundamental nature of humans. In my experience people on the right tend to be much more skeptical and cynical of human nature while people on the left tend to be more trusting of humans. We see these beliefs expressed in our political parties as well. Conservatives tend to believe more in personal freedoms as, according to their knowledge of human-nature, they cannot feasibly trust other people - most especially the federal government. In the same vein liberals tend to work more towards social programs and "the greater good" because their knowledge of human nature says that humans are fundamentally good and should deserve another chance. I believe the view of human nature to be the most fundamental reduction of modern politics - OP's interpretation of laws coincides with this.