Humans have bilateral symmetry and forward-facing eyes so we naturally have four basic directions.

Because the current communist leader and previous leaders currently held in favor must be seen in the same camp as the Original Glorious Leader and blessed by him from the heavens, even when it’s blatantly not true. Therefore it’s Maoism, not dengism. The illusion of continuity and complete unanimity of all party decisions, past, present and future must be maintained at all times.

They believe it will only be used against the plebs.