Battle of 'left and right' replaced with individual 'rights' versus 'collective' tyranny

Sky News host Rowan Dean says the battle is no longer between the right and left but between the “rights and responsibilities of the individual versus the tyranny of the leftist collective”.

Mr Dean said for any hot topic of the day or political agenda which is raised, a “pretty simple” question must be asked.

“Does this issue enhance the rights and responsibilities of the individual – in which case support it – or does this issue further entrench the tyranny of the leftist collective – in which case it must be opposed,” he said.

[suzanneflowers]

From the States. This is so true. We The People know how critical it is to maintain individual rights. With rights come responsibilities. And it requires maturity of thought and conduct. Thank you for putting it so well. God bless our Australian friends.

[MaximumBooger]

“You and I are told we must choose between a left or right, but I suggest there is no such thing as a left or right. There is only an up or down. Up to man's age-old dream -- the maximum of individual freedom consistent with order --or down to the ant heap of totalitarianism. Regardless of their sincerity, their humanitarian motives, those who would sacrifice freedom for security have embarked on this downward path.” - 1964, 'A Time for Choosing', Ronald Reagan

[robertseavor]

Individual liberty versus the tyranny of collectivism IS the conflict between right and left.

[mcmescbanner]

The Liberal Party did not stand up for individual rights over COVID, Climate, Social Justice or the Defence of Australia. They have lost their way. Be different to the Labor/Green socialists.

[michaelandrews]

It was once written, "Those who follow the crowd usually go no further than the crowd."

[Larry-Livermore]

“Individual rights are not subject to a public vote. A majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority. The political function of rights is precisely to protect minorities from oppression by majorities, and the smallest minority on earth is the individual.”

[aWitty]

Spot on Rowan. So sad that the Liberals still don't get it.

[seandelap]

It's a battle of common sense vs lunancy simple as.

[AS-gjgl]

What a joke Dutton is. How disappointing.

[eb]

Globalism versus nationalism is the zietgeist.

[TheRealBobSmith.]

Very well presented and orated Rowan. Thank you for the hard work you do in protecting traditions and values. Also calling out rank hypocrisy.

[IndridCold.]

So the Liberal party is the conservative party. Sounds suspicious!

[eb]

“Does this issue enhance the rights and responsibilities of the individual – in which case support it – or does this issue further entrench the tyranny of the leftist collective – in which case it must be opposed, ” he said.

To ALL the socialists on here...

[mkhudn]

Individuals: the smallest minority
Forget Left vs Right, it’s the haves vs the have-nots.

[oldtimers]

They don't have a common Aboriginal flag ( there's Two ) and they don't live a common life as each state is different .

[danielkemp]

Definitely need to change & exactly with the opening remarks - does this provide greater rights & responsibilities of the individuals. There are traditional conservative views which do not adhere to this. Then the fact that such things were not upheld by the federal & NSW state government when it was Liberal. The other side of the political spectrum is very much about collective tyranny & hypocrisy. It would be a great move forward to relate to principles such as empowerment of individuals & freedoms instead of pandering to agenda's of the collectives.

[whiskeygamer]

Australia has already begun to divide and Segregate.
And that's without the Voice Referendum.

[davidpar]

Nationalism/personal freedom vs. globalism/collectivism

[kellysouter]

We could do worse than to have Mr. Abbot back in the top job. Does Mr Minchin need to retire? He is getting older.

[VeteranfromOz]

The battle of left and right is a contrived paradigm to create division.