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In reply to the discussion: It would be nice if the centrists in this party did some introspection, too. [View all]bekkilyn
(454 posts)This is a pretty good match of my definition of a centrist too. Those who support and defend right-wing economics and/or right-wing economic concepts (either because they truly think they are good, or because they have been duped into thinking they are the only "realistic" methods) even though they are otherwise very socially liberal.
It makes me wonder if this is where all the vitriol surrounding identity politics vs. economic justice is coming from. I don't personally understand the conflict because it makes no sense to me not to support both as a given. It's even more aggravating when those of us in red states are matter-of-factly informed that we're only allowed to have right-wing economics here because it's the only thing that will work for us. I don't think red states need to be thrown under the bus so people sitting safely in blue states can have all the good things while we get stuck with the crap choices, and the party reinforcing it because "that's just how things are there."