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5. Yes, that's basically what I was saying in my inarticulate way. "Moderate" has become...

Reply to BigOleDummy (Reply #4)

Sat Sep 16, 2023, 03:01 PM

Sep 2023

"radical" because the political discourse keeps being dragged rightward. The kids call that the "Overton Window". I've also heard it described as a "political ratchet". And any advocacy for "we" or "us" means that a Bolshevik society is headed our way. New Deal programs?! That's communism! Remember what Maggie Thatcher said..."there is no such thing as society".

You are also quite correct about Eisenhower (I'm assuming that's who "D.D.E." stands for). And not only would he be unable to win a GOP primary; it's very possible that Goldwater, Reagan, and GHW Bush wouldn't make it through either.

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Radicalization [View all] BigOleDummy Sep 2023 OP

I agree with you. It's hard to not become enraged. Whom of us hasn't been affected in a Firestorm49 Sep 2023 #1

Exactly! BigOleDummy Sep 2023 #2

As for myself, and I probably speak for at least a few others--at the moment, I would be happy... keep_left Sep 2023 #3

I submit.... BigOleDummy Sep 2023 #4

Yes, that's basically what I was saying in my inarticulate way. "Moderate" has become... keep_left Sep 2023 #5

Interesting results Polybius Sep 2023 #6

Indeed BigOleDummy Sep 2023 #7