Reply #33: Even if can't prevent, should strongly oppose

[Armstead]

I disagree with you that the nation is "center right." Such labels don't really mean much, because it depends on the issue.

It is equally true to say the nation is basically center left. Liberal policies like Social Security, minimum wage, Medicare, envornmental protection, etc. are strongly supported by the mainstream. So are things like basic abortion rights.

Individually, people are often libertarian, in the "I just want to be left alone" sense. Many liberals fall into that category too. The pro-choice position on abortion, for example, is basically libertarian.

We all have to start thinking outside of the box about these things, and find ways to make clear that liberal and progressive positions are basically mainstream. That includes using things like the Supreme Court nomination process as educational exercises to show the real right-wing agenda.

It also means we should strongly advocate for the otehr side of those issues, instead of giving them perceived legitimacy by going along with them.