The left/right divide has been traditionally on the "very real and growing divide of the Have's and Have-not's". Republicanism vs monarchy, socialism vs capita

The left/right divide has been traditionally on the "very real and growing divide of the Have's and Have-not's". Republicanism vs monarchy, socialism vs capitalism, libertarianism vs authoritarianism, anarchism vs fascism... It always has been about "power be in the hands of the many" vs "the few". Often there is much nuance to be added, both in the moment and over time as categories are gradual, complex and changing. Some have been more consistent or radical, some focus on a narrower part or are generally more moderate. But it's the same essential struggle but has different faces throughout history. There is also the issue when hierarchical side dominates, then the divide seems almost arbitrary, because you only get to have radicals of one side and moderates who keep trying to put band-aids over things.