Is there really a 'wrong side of history'?

by quiquoqua

It's a phrase president Obama likes to say a lot.

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'The wrong side of history' as a phrase means that an issue that is currently controversial will in the future be seen as obviously one sided. For example slavery in the 19th century had supporters and opponents, now in the 21st century the vast majority agree that its' supporters were wrong.

When Obama uses the phrase, he is saying to those who disagree with him on an issue "In 30 years everyone will be on my side" in effect.