http://www.englishforums.com/English/EslGeneralEnglishGrammar-Questions/Forum12.htmAsk your questions on grammar and get your sentence checked. We answer lots of different types of general English grammar questions here. <font color=red>DO NOT post paragraphs and compositions here. Post them in our <a href="http://www.englishforums.com/English/EssayReportCompositionWriting/Forum9.htm"><b>Essay, Report and Composition Writing Forum</b></a>.</font>enXMOD (Build: 3715.30106)http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/5/vzqzl/Post.htm#1036331Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:18:51 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:1036331Anonymous0http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/5/vzqzl/Post.htm#1036331http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-1036331.xmlThank you for an informative answer. Right on the money.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/5/vzqzl/Post.htm#1024598Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:03:05 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:1024598ed_shaw1http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/5/vzqzl/Post.htm#1024598http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-1024598.xmlInteresting and lengthy thread Jackson started here. I think, anyone with the patience to read all of the comments will come away with a good basic understanding of the terms right and left. At the same time, we must bear in mind that politics can become quite complex in its workings. Politics is a multi-facted, multi-level, field. Tempting as it may be to boil everything down to simple, black and white, terms, the realities may be something else entirely. Still, human nature appears attracted to the idea of a line in the sand. The fact that Americans are divided almost exactly 50-50, politically, is another testimony to this idea. I learned something. In China, people who want to open up the markets are called...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/5/vzqzl/Post.htm#1024529Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:35:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:1024529Clive2http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/5/vzqzl/Post.htm#1024529http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-1024529.xmlHi, then what is extreme left wing?? Have you read this thread? Clivehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#1024391Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:51:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:1024391Anonymous3http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#1024391http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-1024391.xmlthen what is extreme left wing??http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#887721Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:20:54 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:887721Anonymous4http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#887721http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-887721.xmlThank you. I have been wondering for a while now, and your answer hits it right on the dot.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#684982Wed, 20 May 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:684982Anonymous5http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#684982http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-684982.xmlHI,, Thank you for your help.. Gloriahttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#677438Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:677438Anonymous6http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#677438http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-677438.xmlExcellent explanation - best I&#39;ve seen yet!! Thanks.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#583206Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:583206Anonymous7http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#583206http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-583206.xml( Borrowed - no reply needed, I won&#39;t be back.) Left wing is equated with Liberalism, in the US Democratic Party, in Canada the Liberals and or the New Democratic Party. Newspapers considered liberal are the New York Times, the LA Times, Washington Post, for example and in Canada the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star. Right wing equates with Conservative or Neo Conservative views. For example the Republican Party (GOP) and Jeffersonian Libertarians in the US and Conservatives and the Wild Rose Party of Alberta. Conservative papers Wall Street Journal, Chicago Sun Times, Washington Times and in Canada the Calgary Herald, the National Post. Let&#39;s just say that in &quot;some circles&quot; liberalism is equated with socialism, labour, the...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#538134Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:538134Anonymous8http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#538134http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-538134.xmlI was confused for a long time, and still was until I confirmed (I Think, but am not entirely sure) tonight what the terms &quot;Left Wing&quot; and &quot;Right Wing&quot; really mean. CNN, MSNBC, and FOX newscasters love to use the term constantly, unaware that many listeners don&#39;t have a clue as to what the terms Left and Right mean. The definition of the French and English in the 1700&#39;s, and even watching TV today of the US congress, did not make any sense - are they talking about left and right with regard to the point of view of the congressmen as they seat themselves, or the point of view of the podium (Stage Left, and Stage Right, the opposite of what you define when seated looking up), which reverses left and right,...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#536295Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:536295Anonymous9http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#536295http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-536295.xmlthen his contribution would be welcome Ummm just HIS??? shesshhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#525421Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:525421Clive10http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/4/vzqzl/Post.htm#525421http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-525421.xmlHi, This link might interest you. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left-right_politics Best wishes, Clivehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#525417Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:525417Anonymous11http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#525417http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-525417.xml&quot;Politics on the left is associated with liberalism&quot; Classic liberalism has little to do with left wing politics, being mostly associated with economic liberalism and &#39;individual freedom&#39;. As such there is some overlap in that they tend to oppose authoritarian government and emphasise the importance of individual rights. However, in economics they are mostly on opposing sides and this is a key difference. Left wingers generally believe in social justice, equality of opportunity and are opposed to exploitation, and often believe the state should ensure these rights. They see human society as being divided on lines of socio-economic class, with other divisions being &#39;false&#39; or secondary. They also tend to place...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#480063Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:480063Anonymous12http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#480063http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-480063.xmlHmmm...now I understand!http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#364451Wed, 20 May 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:364451Maple13http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#364451http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-364451.xmlI think I get it nowhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#364441Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:364441Jackson661214http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#364441http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-364441.xmlMaple wrote: I’m not quite clear about what you meant by saying "hope you are fine". But, thank you, I'm fine. Hi Maple, I hope you are fine. Is it clear now? Best wishes, Jacksonhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#364438Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:364438Bokeh15http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#364438http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-364438.xmlMaple wrote: Right ----opening up the gates of the country. focusing on economy development Left ----communism. focusing on political campaigns Well here it means: Right:- Static, stagnant, fearing change, selfish! Left:- Dynamic, fresh, willing to embrace new ideas, charitable!http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#364423Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:364423Maple16http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#364423http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-364423.xmlHi, Jackson I’m not quite clear about what you meant by saying "hope you are fine". But, thank you, I'm fine. As to the political implications, I think elaborate explanations have been given by others. I'd like to add some relative info. here in China if you have any interest. In fact, they're a pair of the most widely used political terms here about twenty or more years ago. Right ----opening up the gates of the country. focusing on economy development Left ----communism. focusing on political campaigns Each side has different comprehension of democracy. And during some special period of time, it’s very hard for the ones belonging to the right wing to survive. Numerous instances. I’m not good at...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#364399Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:364399Jackson661217http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#364399http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-364399.xmlMaple wrote: I'd like to share an episode of my learning the word wing. The political implications of the right wing and the left wing had impressed me so much that I eagerly searched for the similar implication of it when I first saw the TV serial drama The West Wing . Came out the result it's just the relative location of the President's Oval Office of the White House. Kinda funny, isn't it? Hey Maple, Hope you are fine. Please tell me what does ''political implications'' mean? Best wishes, Jacksonhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#364389Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:364389Maple18http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#364389http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-364389.xmlYeah! That's exactly what I meant. It in the sentence refers to the west wing. A bit ambiguous. Sorry!http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#364377Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:364377Bokeh19http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/3/vzqzl/Post.htm#364377http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-364377.xmlJackson, "Left-wing " and "right-wing " are political stances whereas " the west wing " is a geographical location within a building. Upon first hearing the phrase used in connection with the White House Maple believed it to have a political meaning even though none exists.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#364169Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:364169Jackson661220http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#364169http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-364169.xmlMaple wrote: Hi, Jackson. The sentence I wrote is not a good one I think. But I don't know if ther're any grammar mistakes in it and how to rearrange it to make it smoother and more readable. Hi Maple, Your English is far superior than mine. The fact is I could not understand your sentence. I hope you would not mind me if I ask someone to make its meaning clear to me. Do you consider the following sentence correct? Why is that I could not undertand its meaning? The political implications of the right wing and the left wing had impressed me so much that I eagerly searched for the similar implication of it when I first saw the TV serial drama The West Wing .http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#364126Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:364126Maple21http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#364126http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-364126.xmlHi, Jackson. The sentence I wrote is not a good one I think. But I don't know if ther're any grammar mistakes in it and how to rearrange it to make it smoother and more readable.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#364106Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:364106Jackson661222http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#364106http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-364106.xmlMaple wrote: I'd like to share an episode of my learning the word wing. The political implications of the right wing and the left wing had impressed me so much that I eagerly searched for the similar implication of it when I first saw the TV serial drama The West Wing . Came out the result it's just the relative location of the President's Oval Office of the White House. Kinda funny, isn't it? Hi Maple, I see you have written: The political implications of the right wing and the left wing had impressed me so much that I eagerly searched for the similar implication of it when I first saw the TV serial drama The West Wing . Are you sure the above sentence is correct? Best wishes, Jacksonhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#364100Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:364100Jackson661223http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#364100http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-364100.xmlBokeh wrote: I think I'd rather stick to English. Good luck!http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#364032Wed, 20 May 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:364032Maple24http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#364032http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-364032.xmlI'd like to share an episode of my learning the word wing. The political implications of the right wing and the left wing had impressed me so much that I eagerly searched for the similar implication of it when I first saw the TV serial drama The West Wing . Came out the result it's just the relative location of the President's Oval Office of the White House. Kinda funny, isn't it?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#364026Wed, 20 May 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:364026Bokeh25http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#364026http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-364026.xmlI think I'd rather stick to English.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#364014Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:364014Jackson661226http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#364014http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-364014.xmlBokeh wrote: The terms left and right or left-wing and right-wing are used in a ridiculous attempt to arrange every political concept along a single axis. Hi Bokeh, Please explain your answer a little further. Thank you. Best wishes, Jacksonhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#363927Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:363927Bokeh27http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#363927http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-363927.xmlThe terms left and right or left-wing and right-wing are used in a ridiculous attempt to arrange every political concept along a single axis.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#363790Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:363790Jackson661228http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/2/vzqzl/Post.htm#363790http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-363790.xmlCalifJim wrote: Your first attempt was better: Just say "Nothing more". "Not much more" makes sense, but it has a different meaning. It means "just a little more". CJ CalifJim, thank you for helping me. I find your replies always very helpful. Suggestions are still welcome. Best wishes, Jacksonhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363708Wed, 20 May 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:363708CalifJim29http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363708http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-363708.xmlYour first attempt was better: Just say "Nothing more". "Not much more" makes sense, but it has a different meaning. It means "just a little more". CJhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363633Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:363633Jackson661230http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363633http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-363633.xmlJackson6612 wrote: Feebs11 wrote: What more do you want? Hi Feebs, Nothing more. I just said suggestions are still welcome because if someone has something to say on this topic, then his contribution would be welcome. Is the following sentence correct? Nothing much more.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363630Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:363630Jackson661231http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363630http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-363630.xmlFeebs11 wrote: What more do you want? Hi Feebs, Nothing more. I just said suggestions are still welcome because if someone has something to say on this topic, then his contribution would be welcome.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363625Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:363625Feebs1132http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363625http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-363625.xmlWhat more do you want?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363609Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:363609Jackson661233http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363609http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-363609.xmlCJ, thank you for such a detailed answer. Suggestions are still welcome. Best wishes, Jacksonhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363602Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:363602CalifJim34http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363602http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-363602.xmlThe terms right-wing and left-wing encompass a great many ideas. In simple terms, the right-wing is in favor of centralizing political power in the hands of the leaders of government, and the left-wing is in favor of distributing political power to the people. Politics on the right is associated with conservatism; politics on the left is associated with liberalism. In the U.S., the Republican Party is more conservative, so it is 'on the right', and the Democratic Party is more liberal, so it is 'on the left'. Sometimes the terms right-wing and left-wing are used to characterize the more extreme versions of these two conflicting philosophies of government. At their most extreme, right-wing politics tends toward...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363406Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:363406Saltukhan35http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363406http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-363406.xmli know that sides of left and right is about french revolution.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363388Wed, 20 May 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:363388Feebs1136http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htm#363388http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-363388.xmlleft-wing = the radical, reforming, or socialist section of a political party or system. right-wing = the conservative or reactionary section of a political party or system. Originated in the National Assembly in France (1789-91), where the nobles sat to the president’s right and the commons to the lefthttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htmMon, 20 Jul 2009 01:32:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:363369Jackson661237http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatDoesLeftWingRightWingMean/vzqzl/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-363369.xmlMany times I hear terms like left-wing politician and right-wing politician . Yesterday this was the headline on BBC world: ''Nine policemen are killed on an anti-narcotics mission in Colombia, victims of left-wing rebels, say the authorities.'' What does left-wing and right-wing mean?