Reply #44: because there is no such thing

[MariMayans]

almost everyone thinks they are a centrist.

The thing is "centrist" these days has become a media term for economic theory that would make Adam Smith roll in his grave to be considered "capitalism" balanced by tolerance for abortion and treating homosexuals like human beings.

Cato-style "capitalism" is endorsed by both parties and is one of the more radical economic systems ever developed but if you don't want to stone gays and lesbians or go back to coathangers you are a "centrist".