[Sam Cree]

As far as I can see, the "Left" includes all those who adhere to socialism or any of its derivatives, modern liberalism being an example. I agree with you on that.

The "Right," OTOH, isn't so easy to pin down, it must include anything that's not left, and that's a lot, as this forum makes clear every day. Everyone has their own idea on what "right" means or what "conservative" means.

[ChessExpert]

Recapping a portion of you reply:
Left = socialism and derivatives
Right = anything else

That is very logical and I agree. Historically, monarchism was considered to be on the right. But it was hardly laissez faire free markets, or limited government. So I'm going to try to force it into the left category. In effect, I'm saying it was a type of socialism. The closeness of religion and monachy in some eras suggestes religious left to me. This may be a stretch, but I'm going for it! Thanks for the note.