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6. Their campaign against "moderates" is certainly more determined, but

Mon Jan 16, 2012, 07:32 AM

Jan 2012

I don't see "moderates" as popular with anyone. I'll admit that in my perfect world the term "conservative" would be demonized.

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Has anyone else noticed that Conservatives are killing the word Moderate? [View all] flamin lib Jan 2012 OP

It sure is crazy. Up is down and down is up. southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #1

Well, they succeeded in demonizing liberals Warpy Jan 2012 #2

A small correction. First they demonized socialism, then liberalism. white_wolf Jan 2012 #3

I think they may be almost to that point... kentuck Jan 2012 #5

Did you forget "Centrists"? -- n/t mazzarro Jan 2012 #4

Their campaign against "moderates" is certainly more determined, but pampango Jan 2012 #6

'Moderate' is more or less a term of abuse on DU, too muriel_volestrangler Jan 2012 #8