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In reply to the discussion: Our future is center-left not far-left. The business community and DLC, not OWS [View all]nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)That has been at work for decades...in the United States.
You might do well to accept where you are, because you ain't fooling the rest of us, you are a third way, center right democrat.
I am a social democrat, see Bernie Sanders for an American example...I happen to vote for democrats because they more closely align with my views, some of the time. The difference is I am aware where I am politically. You are not.
It gets worst, this electoral cycle we got rid of Bilbray. I know the history of the Democrat Scott Peters...I expect him to be a little less bad than the Republican...but I know his history in City Council. It's not pretty to be honest. Like you, he"s a blue dog. Unlike you, he does not run from it. For that I respect him.
I would have a lot more respect for most center right democrats if they at least were willing to accept where they are and be proud of it. Instead we hear this but, but, but I am for the safety net! Well, it is the full packet.
Perhaps you honestly did not realize this. You would not be the first one, to be honest. Most Americans really are not aware of this stuff, and it is by design quite frankly.