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In reply to the discussion: "#!$%#@*^$% moderates!" Column in USA Today (Sept 2013) [View all]Pretzel_Warrior
(8,361 posts)15. Mccain and Graham come to mind for immigration though I loathe much of their policy mindset.
my point is if we're NOT able to get any forward progress on the issues, it is because there are extreme people standing in the way and we need more moderates who are willing to consider the pros/cons of an issue and not just reject some things out of hand.
For instance, I see nothing wrong with including some level of hoops to go through for anyone given path to citizenship who originally came here without appropriate visas or who overstayed visas. Because it isn't fair for them to walk into the country while others around the world are waiting years for visas to come in a way specificed by law.
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#!$%#@*^$% the 1%, and the hacks that promote that the status quo is "moderate". OK?
delrem
Nov 2013
#3
Well, I don't like the 100% flexible word "moderate", which stands for whatever status quo.
delrem
Nov 2013
#5
That's flat out not the case. Look for links where I said it. Here's the deal
Pretzel_Warrior
Nov 2013
#9
Well, for it being "flat out not the case" you sure are a case study of the opposite.
delrem
Nov 2013
#12
that's not really what moderates are. Most have pretty clear position on taxes, immigration
Pretzel_Warrior
Nov 2013
#20
too often "moderates" is a rallying cry to destroy liberals. that's what's wrong with it.
cali
Nov 2013
#32
Mccain and Graham come to mind for immigration though I loathe much of their policy mindset.
Pretzel_Warrior
Nov 2013
#15