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Right after BillyRibs Nov 2013 #1
When it became co-opted by those on the right cali Nov 2013 #2
Wow, third thread in a row on how great moderates are, quinnox Nov 2013 #3
I'd call it a trilogy Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #4
which implicity criticizes those "crazy and extreme" progressives/libs quinnox Nov 2013 #5
not really. it more talks about approaches to getting things done Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #6
What about the national dem party isn't moderate? cali Nov 2013 #7
for the most part, the national Dem party is moderate. which is why they suffer blistering attacks Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #10
Don't promote liberal/progressive ideas. It's not moderate enough. cali Nov 2013 #8
Yep, on the same wavelength as you are regarding this new "moderates are great!" campaign quinnox Nov 2013 #9
I can promote single payer and at the same time realize treestar Nov 2013 #34
You're conflating "defeatist" with moderate. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #43
I consider myself a moderate Dem, did that mean I voted for Bush when I thought he'd win? No! moriah Nov 2013 #49
There's no use playing a game that there are no Republicans treestar Nov 2013 #57
Kansas would elect more democrats if there were some outspoken liberals to move the goal posts. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #63
When Republican became a dirty word. Orsino Nov 2013 #11
The problem is with the definition.. sendero Nov 2013 #12
No offense sendero, but one can not walk new paths with steps already tried. Only old beaten Bluenorthwest Nov 2013 #23
Well I don't disagree with you.. sendero Nov 2013 #25
See but those wearing Moderate Centrist tee shirts attacked those seeking equality and choice Bluenorthwest Nov 2013 #27
I consider these people.. sendero Nov 2013 #39
No true Scotsman? Bluenorthwest Nov 2013 #48
Here is an example from a DUer in the past... Bluenorthwest Nov 2013 #32
Very well said. n/t lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #44
When "Centrists" used it for cover for ideological corporatisim and when moderates tolerated such. TheKentuckian Nov 2013 #13
Moderate and Centrist has ALWAYS been a dirty word in my book Morphia Nov 2013 #14
Welcome to DU Morphia Ichingcarpenter Nov 2013 #16
AGREE! n/t HangOnKids Nov 2013 #17
welcome to DU gopiscrap Nov 2013 #29
It's still plain fact that they are in Congress because they were elected treestar Nov 2013 #33
...by less than half the eligible voters leftstreet Nov 2013 #51
People who don't vote are obviously treestar Nov 2013 #56
+1 leftstreet Nov 2013 #54
Another sick Orwellian corruption of a word. woo me with science Nov 2013 #15
moderates and centrist broke everything -- then they piss and moan that progressives xchrom Nov 2013 #18
They will become even more dangerous when the Republicans who fliped to Democrats Morphia Nov 2013 #19
Republicans? treestar Nov 2013 #59
I'm going to cut right to quoting the Bible because Centrists always like that. Bluenorthwest Nov 2013 #20
and here endeth the lesson xchrom Nov 2013 #21
Moderates love to post about religion in GD but they never have an answer for a quote from their own Bluenorthwest Nov 2013 #24
Really, CNN? Maybe it was around the same time you started reducing every issue tanyev Nov 2013 #22
Center left. grahamhgreen Nov 2013 #26
Good or Bad! Shankapotomus Nov 2013 #28
The center is defined by people's opinions treestar Nov 2013 #30
If 'that's just a fact' you should be able to easily and fully support your assertion with stats and Bluenorthwest Nov 2013 #38
The center is defined by OTHER PEOPLE'S opinions. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #42
If one is a member of the Tea Party treestar Nov 2013 #55
Silly? If it shapes opinion, and moves the dialog further right, then it's hard to say it's silly. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #61
When you care, you get ambition treestar Nov 2013 #64
... and cease being a moderate. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #65
Well, the vocal bunch sure have spoken up! Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #45
The 'center' is defined as 'status quo' n/t leftstreet Nov 2013 #52
When? 99Forever Nov 2013 #31
In our times a "moderate" is a Democrat that answers to Wall Street DefenseLawyer Nov 2013 #35
How may times have dems voted for tax cuts, wars, and benefit cuts VS hollowdweller Nov 2013 #36
The majority of Americans believe what everyone repeats daily on TV: DireStrike Nov 2013 #37
Pretty simple answer to that: 1994 JHB Nov 2013 #40
Because for the last 50 years liberals and centrists have fetishized moderation. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #41
Moderate does NOT mean Centrist rock Nov 2013 #46
when it was adopted by the likes of Joe Lieberman or Evan Bayh to promote their right-wing extremist Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #47
When moderate Democrats voted Reagan into office enmasse, allowing corporations to seize Zorra Nov 2013 #50
Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice. Thomas Paine Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2013 #53
Well some people are moderates because that is what will get elected in their district. hrmjustin Nov 2013 #58
Look in the mirror. nt bemildred Nov 2013 #60
To Me... The Question Is... "What The Hell Is A Moderate ???" WillyT Nov 2013 #62
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