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 The difference between them is the the right believes truth is power the left believes power is truth.  

You cannot argue with leftists about facts because they hold no legitimacy unless they are attached to power.  One believes truth brings legitimacy the other believes legitimacy brings truth.

One is grounded in logical thought the other solely exists in emotional realms.  

You have adults who think like adults and you have adults who think like children.