Let me explain...

 Let's say two competing ideologies have an argument. ( A game.) 

One is sure it won, and did, but later realized the other side won. 

How is that possible?  They each have a different scoring rubric. 

They are playing a different game. 

I'll say it again. 

The two opposing forces are playing completely different games. 

It's never as simple as one vs. another. 

It's never that obvious. 

Unless it is. 

See. Simple explanation.