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In reply to the discussion: "#!$%#@*^$% moderates!" Column in USA Today (Sept 2013) [View all]Warpy
(111,256 posts)28. Much of Congress is unable to do that
because their religion forbids any deals with people they have been taught are devils. You will never see any of the fundy true believers in office trying to compromise. They think it's a dirty word and it makes baby Jebus cry.
Men who are utterly sure of everything are the most dangerous men out there because they won't budge an inch. They will threaten fellow party members who do.
Give me a muddler who is never really that certain, willing to compromise and able to tell when things aren't working out as planned and solving the problem a different way is called for.
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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