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In reply to the discussion: A Major New Study Shows That Political Polarization Is Mainly A Right-Wing Phenomenon [View all]We would be even more to the right were it not for democrats.
If you look at budgets under Democratic presidents or even our replies to State of the Union addresses by Republican presidents, the difference is stark. There's a common theme throughout because we're still arguing for the same things we always argued for: the importance of a social dividend, protecting the environment, inclusivity, fairness.
Republican thinking is now laid bare for all to see: expanding the military, tax cuts for the wealthy, propping extractive industries while starving renewables, screwing the environment thus the repeal of protections ensuring clean water and clean air.
And Democrats are fighting the repeal of the ACA - as for the votes on some Cabinet appointees, those dems make their own political calculations depending on their constituency. Of course it's not ideal, we have a dumbass as President, but their choices is not a reflection of party philosophy.. it's complicated.
But yes, the Overton Window is tipping to the right, due to fear and irrationality - fear of the immigrant, fear of "other", fear of change. That's what we have to counter.