But now you seem to be saying that ideas are ‘left’ or ‘right’ on their own, not just for where they are on our domestic political landscape.

Sure as you drill down to details. I think of single payer, meaning the government is so very involved in the administration and payment as far left of my position. If it were literally government hospitals exclusively or close I’d call that far left by most any measure. That’s “far left” of what I would personally like to see. I would prefer a wide option of well regulated private providers that would operate a lot different than now. That’s a “far right’ position in many peoples view. For clarity I’d add my wish is not on the table given the GOP.