Spectrum 4: YELLOW to BLUE

Spectrum 4 reflects the political beliefs of many who identify themselves as being either on the left or right.

Spectrum 4: TRADITIONAL FREEDOM to REVOLUTIONARY TYRANNY

People who are BLUE are authoritarian, hierarchical, powerful and evil. The DENIM and AQUA parts of the full spectrum are objectively pro-BLUE, so any talk about freedom from the left is seen as either intentionally deceptive or foolishness. Even the GREENs are seen as a step towards tyranny.

In contrast, the YELLOW ideologies are believed to respect individual autonomy and foster free-market competition. The right is YELLOW and YELLOW is good. The ORANGE and RED parts of the full spectrum are seen as having their hearts in the right place. Any oppressive activities from REDs (or even PURPLEs) are excused as actions they are fooled or forced into by BLUEs. The weakness/disorganization of YELLOWs that comes from their greater respect for freedom prevents them from overthrowing the BLUE tyranny.

No true YELLOW is authoritarian in this world-view. Any historical evidence that might seem to indicate otherwise reflects the personal failings of individual leaders, but does not represent YELLOWs as a whole. Similarly the individual liberty talk from BLUEs is seen as a disingenuous attempt to fool society into acquiescing to their own social, economic and political enslavement. This way of looking at politics is the core of most YELLOW, some ORANGE and a few RED doctrines.

Spectrum 4: PROGRESSIVE STABILITY to REACTIONARY ANARCHY

People who are BLUE are responsible, pragmatic representatives of the political left. The DENIM and AQUA parts of the full spectrum have voluntarily selected BLUEs to lead them because BLUEs deliver provide more effective leadership than other parts of the political left. Even many GREENs acknowledge the personal merit of BLUE leaders and the ideological merits of BLUE governance.

In contrast, the YELLOW ideologies are the bane of civilization. The right is YELLOW and YELLOW is discriminatory. The RED and ORANGE parts of the full spectrum are seen as (unwittingly or not) tying themselves to destructive YELLOW ideologues. Any oppressive activities from BLUEs (or even PURPLEs) are excused as actions they are fooled or forced into by YELLOWs. The YELLOWs take advantage of BLUE restraint that comes from BLUE people's greater respect for the social and political ideals of the nation. The endpoint of every YELLOW movement is competitive reactionary anarchy.

No true YELLOW is pro-civilization in this world-view. Any historical evidence that might seem to indicate otherwise reflects the personal virtues of individual leaders, but does not represent YELLOWs as a whole. Similarly any unlimited authority talk from BLUEs is seen as indicating the personal failings of a few hangers-on. This way of looking at politics is the core of most BLUE, some DENIM and a few AQUA doctrines.