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That's just my personal opinion, but centrists are often enablers of right-wing extremists/fascists. Since they don't really have their own opinion and political stance, they just kinda take the average of the left and the right-wing. This starts to become a big problem, when the right suddenly radicalizes, and the centrists now also move further to the right.
I don't agree. As I said in other comment I consider myself as a centrist. And my view on the world is a reasonable one (in my opinion). I'm pro same sex marriage, abortion, women rights, same salary for the same work for both genders, public health care and education. But I'm also against unchecked illegal immigration, pretending to be woman so you can win in sports and social handouts. Why does it make me a target for right wingers and not left wingers?
I don't like the left-right political spectrum. It's not particularly good for explaining a more complicated political stance (e.g. like yours or mine). I see centrists as those who don't really have any opinion, not people who agree with some left-wing and some right-wing ideas. I would definitely describe myself as a leftist, because I agree with almost all basic leftist concepts, but there are other ones that I strongly disagree with. But I'm definitely nowhere near the political right wing, as even though I might agree with a few right-wing concepts, I absolutely despise of their fundamental ideas. But unfortunately I see various centrist parties in different countries that shift further and further to the right, because right-wing populists are gaining momentum and coming up with dumber and dumber, radical ideas.
Couldn't agree more.
I think we have similar views on the problem. The difference is how we define "centrist". I agree that parties painting themself as centrist tend to lean right. But I was talking about my views and opinions. I'm far from turning into right-wing nut.
Why not supporting illegal immigration, social handouts and calling a guy in a dress a man doesn't make me a target for left-wing nutters?
Wow with a response like that it's almost like you are maybe being intellectually dishonest with your arguments huh.
Why? Is it because I did the same thing you did but my response did not meet your standards?
You're the one that made the statement. You said your opinions make you a target for left wing people, which is unsubstantiated, and not a target for right-wing people. If you can't back that up then why did you make the statement? When I asked you about it you deflected. So excuse me if I am somewhat suspicious as to the honesty of your arguments.
Could you quote (with a context) what I wrote that made me dishonest? I have a feeling that you are nitpicking few words from my whole comment and try to make me look bad.
Again, no answer. You want to know what makes you look intellectually dishonest, other than the fact that you remove the word intellectually from my accusation, this right here. Twice now you've been asked to explain and back up your assertion, and twice now you have not even attempted to. Shall we go for three?
I see there's no point in continuing this discussion. Don't want to support your claim? Fine, do your thing. I'm done entertaining you.
We have three ladies and gentlemen.