Assuming either the Left Wing or the Right Wing gained control of the country, it would probably fly around in circles.
The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office.
Deeds, not words shall speak me.
A sympathetic Scot summed it all up very neatly in the remark, "You should make a point of trying every experience once, excepting incest and folk dancing."
You freeze where you are, time stops, and your heart thunders in your ears.
You're dealing with the demon of external validation. You can't beat external validation. You want to know why? Because it feels sooo good.
If you think taking care of yourself is selfish, change your mind. If you don't, you're simply ducking your responsibilities.