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In reply to the discussion: "#!$%#@*^$% moderates!" Column in USA Today (Sept 2013) [View all]Chan790
(20,176 posts)23. We've all heard those positions from many of the "moderates" here of late.
Holding an array of positions of varying conservatism ranging from mildly-conservative to strongly-conservative in opposition to the radical-conservatism of the late unlamented tea-party-corrupted GOP does not make one a moderate.
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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