"European left" vs "American left"

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Posted by Kromey at 1:16pm Jan 9 '12
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So, it's come up numerous times over the years, and quite a bit recently, and seems no one doubts its validity: The American "left" is still on the "right" compared to European politics (and meanwhile the American right is just further right).

I don't mean to say that I doubt it, just that I don't understand. What makes the American left European right? What are some specific examples that highlight why the American left isn't in line with the European left?

And on a related note, I understand that this is the social axis; is there a similar disconnect on the economic left/right when comparing American politics to European politics?

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