abbott awakens, page-43

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There are at least two dimensions involved when 'placing' people on spectrums.

For politicians one is economic, the other social.

Adolf Hitler rates as a bit to the right of centre as an economist but at the extreme end [authoritarian - fascist] on the social dimension.

In contrast Nelson Mandela rates well to the left on economics & towards the bottom of the social scale [ libertarian].

Kevin Rudd, John Howard, Labor & Liberal rate as mildly right wing & as mildly authoritarian.

http:www.politicalcompass.org