Because the word “Centrist” or “Moderate” is a meaningless word that is only used to capture politically illiterate masses into believing they are “reasonable”.
It’s a dying term that people are realizing doesn’t mean anything.
The most accurate definition of “Centrist” today would be “is vague and refuses to talk about actual policy”. And probably gets donations from an Israeli PAC.
Online. Definitely. Talk to your average normie that doesn’t pay attention to politics. They’ll call themselves “centrist” or “moderates”. Actually ask them about policy though; you’ll find a lot of them are almost entirely aligned with the fundamentals of “the far left”. And by “the far left” I of course mean basic DSA right policy positions.
They’ve always been right wing. They make the center look left. But it should always be said. Left right and center have no strong ties to democracy. Fascists are authoritarian right. Leninist authoritarian left. I guess neoliberals are going to be center authoritarian. Which sounds absurd. Until you realize that under authoritarianism left right and center is meaningless. Everything answers to the authority. So, sure I guess.
Um, how are they “centrists”, then?
Because the word “Centrist” or “Moderate” is a meaningless word that is only used to capture politically illiterate masses into believing they are “reasonable”.
It’s a dying term that people are realizing doesn’t mean anything.
The most accurate definition of “Centrist” today would be “is vague and refuses to talk about actual policy”. And probably gets donations from an Israeli PAC.
I find most “centrists” are conservatives and reactionaries who are trying to start shit online.
Online. Definitely. Talk to your average normie that doesn’t pay attention to politics. They’ll call themselves “centrist” or “moderates”. Actually ask them about policy though; you’ll find a lot of them are almost entirely aligned with the fundamentals of “the far left”. And by “the far left” I of course mean basic DSA right policy positions.
Ok. “Mainstream Democrats” then. Third way. Blue dogs. Blue MAGA. Take your pick.
Which main stream Democrats are named in this article? I can’t read it because it’s behind an aggressive pay wall.
The Intercept doesn’t have any paywalls, if it asks for an email, just make up something random
They’ve always been right wing. They make the center look left. But it should always be said. Left right and center have no strong ties to democracy. Fascists are authoritarian right. Leninist authoritarian left. I guess neoliberals are going to be center authoritarian. Which sounds absurd. Until you realize that under authoritarianism left right and center is meaningless. Everything answers to the authority. So, sure I guess.