Absolutely, even in leftist-leaning countries this is becoming the case. The Guardian, which was once a leftist publication, has been running smear campaigns against the Corbynites and lowkey endorsing Lib Dems. New media (e.g., Twitter) is slowly fixing the problem

I think the left in America isn't left enough, especially compared to the rest of the developed world. The right is moving further and further right while the Democrats allow them to without any pushback. I think more far left politicians could even everything out to where we can actually see some progress. For example. Obama was supposed to be extremely liberal but after everything is said and done he was very much a centrist and not much ended up being done. We need a group of far left to balance the scales and to fight so that maybe we can have some sort of progress in this country. That's just my opinion.

yes and once again, historically appeasing the majority meant appeasing white people and what directly benefits them

which is why i brought up civil rights prior which you didn’t seem to have a response for

sometimes doing what is, in the moment, the best interest of the few is what is actually right and should be done as such

“compromising” on issues due to what the majority wants no questions asked is not a compromise at all. it’s showing that inch by inch they do not have to change their archaic ideals or opinions just bc the majority of their peers also never got the benefit of a damn wake up call.

if white people got behind civil rights like they got behind the gay and trans movement within such a relatively short period - there may have never been a need for a MLK or Malcom X

which is not even a slight at the LGBT movement. it just goes to show you how quickly things can get done when they directly effect the white majority community as opposed to issues they can completely close themselves off from

??? No one thinks it’s revolutionary. It’s a known centrist talking point. People still get mad at it though.

When people make a thread asking if ANYONE else feels the same as them, they think their opinion is at least somewhat unique.

Or they just want to find like minded people to vent to but we’ll agree to disagree.

Still laughing that dude really said letting states decide if gays should be able to get married is his “middle of the road” opinion

well everyone knows all the gays live in california

“Hey guys I’m a centrist states should decide whether people have human rights or not” 💀

Or it’s just compromise because forcing them to change their opinions is going to do nothing but strengthen their resolve and cause a double down. Compromise is always the better route

What is a middle ground policy on gay marriage and climate change

Gay marriage is already legal so that’s irrelevant

And more than majority believe we should do something about climate change so we don’t need compromise on that we need action.

The compromise I’m talking of is on CURRENT issues that involve two opposing parties that hold a large share of support.

Complete indifference.

Something being legal doesn’t make it irrelevant. Plenty on the right would love to ban it. Don’t avoid a simple question.

Climate change is literally an ongoing current issue that has two very strong opposing sides.

What is a middle of the road policy on gay marriage & climate change?

Amazing how when u ask a centrist for a middle ground policy they can’t actually give u one

no one is FORCING anyone to change their opinions lmao that’s the entire point, these people are unwilling to compromise on their positions and they force you to compromise over what is right, in turn letting “the majority” retain power even longer and let nothing really be done in the mean time

compromising with the status quo is as good as giving into it because it shows you don’t care about your ideals as much as those who have held the same ones for hundreds of years

There is no left in USA (political parties)

if anyone is forcing others to change their opinions it isn’t tthose who actually want change but have to settle for it little by little

Gay marriage is legal so thats irrelevant huh

Did you know abortion is also legal? Why are you trying to compromise that

the majority thinks we should do something about climate change but “the majority” are trying to reinvigorate dying industries like coal

but yes let’s “appease the majority” and compromise with them by letting them turn national parks into mining grounds

It's true, in any other country the Democratic party would be considered Centre-left maximum

When me and u both roasting someone in a discussion u know they done f***ed up 💀

Genuinely curious what your politics are