Christian Politics?

I was reflecting with a friend recently on the positions that Christians take across the political spectrum..on a purely economic level. I am certain it is possible to take a Christian perspective on either the left or right wing ends of the spectrum. This is where i've got to: (feel free to disagree!)

As a left wing Christian, one believes, as any Christian, that we are called to act out Christ's ministry on Earth, to fight injustice and feed the poor and so on. Therefore we must to everything in our power to make these things a reality.

As a right wing Christian, one believes the same thing. Except that you leave it to individual responsibility. The fate of the 'poor' in general is ultimately in God's hands, not the government's.

I find myself sympathetic to both positions!