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In reply to the discussion: Centrists are by no means even close to a threat to Democracy. Lack of centrists is [View all]GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)Economically I am pretty left and admire parts of the Nordic and German model. But since I realize not all Americans are that far left, And we dont have a parliamentary system I am willing to compromise and go slow. This makes me a centrist to many here, but there is still mutual respect and shared goals at the end of the day.
The Republicans used to operate the same way and until the 80s we had slow but steady progress to a more equitable society. Too fast for republicans, too slow for liberals. But progress.
Then the Republicans politicized the evangelical nuts. And I grew with them and as one. So I know. They equate comprise with sin, believe the US is gods own enterprise, capitalism is one of Gods commandments, whites are superior biblically and they truly hate the opposition(thats us).
I do not know how to change that.
Because when you are dealing with people that truly believe that about 5000 years ago a 600 year old man built a wooden boat and saved all life on earth while it flooded...these people are detached from reality. And there are a shit ton of them. Many are my kin.
The irony of ironys is that the politician who warned about their danger was Goldwater!!