Nietzsche: Progressive or Conservative?

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Nietzsche is one of those rare thinkers that have been appropriated by both the left and the right. Some argue that this is a testament to his rhetorical prowess, while others argue that it is a consequence of his constant self-contradiction. In any case, the question remains: to which camp does Nietzsche truly belong? Left or right? Progressive or conservative?