Just my opinion...

[kentuck]

There is a war going on between the two extremes in this country. Both are sure the other side is wrong.

In my opinion, the vast population is closer to the middle and would be the majority over either extreme.

And, in an election, the candidate from the vast middle majority would likely win the election.

Just my opinion.

[Conjuay]

1. ah, yes...

the silent majority.

[luv2fly]

2. I understand the MAGA extreme, but...

Who is your other "extreme?"

[kentuck]

3. Whether it be factual or not...

It is in people's perceptions. Of course, that is just my opinion.

I think the big question is "Why?".

[luv2fly]

4. That didn't answer my question, but okay

I'll leave it alone

[kentuck]

8. Everything is relative.

I think we are the extreme of the Democratic Party, relatively speaking. But, as Barry Goldwater once was quoted, “I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue!”.

We are "extreme" but we are fighting the other extreme in the defense of liberty and democracy. Just the mere word "extreme" should not denote instant negativism in this instance, in my opinion.

[usedtobedemgurl]

7. Well, if we are not talking facts....

We could say anyone could win. The “why” of the matter is their extreme does exist (see J6). The reason why “our” extreme exists is Faux News and all the right wing propaganda arms that go with it.

You and I might be able to have a civil conversation, because we share a truth called reality. The problem is the other side shares lies and something called fantasy.

[Mr. Ected]

5. Their extreme is vociferously running their party

Our extreme has a voice in our party.

Their media defines us by our extreme which prompts a Pavlovian response in them.

In truth, we are quite the moderate party. Anyone paying attention would know that.

Take away the disinformation, we represent that vast middle majority to a T.

[JHB]

6. Nope, that's "both sides" nonsense.

It's like a sportscaster stressing how both teams need to move the ball to win. While technically true, it's not the thing to focus on when the ball is on the 5 yard line.

Equating left and right ignores how much power and influence right-wing extremism has gained.

[Scrivener7]

9. I saw this here and I wish I could remember who posted it so I could attribute it to them, but:

"It's like when you're trying to decide where to go to dinner with your girlfriend when you want Italian but she wants anthrax and burnt tires."

There are no two extremes. There is no war between two extremes.

There is ONE extreme. And they are a danger to us all. And yes, I AM sure racism, sexism, insurrection and massive corruption are wrong.