Tag: left

  • Having the majority of political power without the majority of votes

    Having the majority of political power without the majority of votes

    The voting system in France, whether for the presidential or legislative elections, is not proportional. Only the candidates with the most votes go through to the second round. It favours the big parties with an undisputed leader. The Fifth Republic was created for one man, Charles de Gaulle, who was the undisputed leader of a…

  • 2024 UK general election: choosing the Right or the Left.

    2024 UK general election: choosing the Right or the Left.

    The Left and the Right are two ideologies that recognise the importance of having elites. For the Right, some people are considered to have fewer rights than others: women, black people, workers, etc. The elite is composed of Oxbridge. The people have to sacrifice on their housing, health and education to give to the elites.…