Reply #200: different perspective on the "far left" term

[km7368]

When people say the "far left" is just as intolerable as the "far right", I think oftentimes they mean the intolerability that tends to come from both sides. I agree with your position completely, I think that all the far-left stands for is admirable, far more than far-right values and issue stances. To me, the thing that gets to me about people who often label themselves "far" on either side, is the fact that oftentimes they are not willing to even look at the other side, to understand where they come from, or even where moderates come from. So for me, its not so much the actual stance they take on issues; and certainly not all those who identify themselves "far left" are closed-minded toward other ideas. However some people are, and unfortunately they tend to represent the group.