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In reply to the discussion: It would be nice if the centrists in this party did some introspection, too. [View all]NanceGreggs
(27,814 posts)... are the "centrists", Ken?
The reason I ask is that it seems to have become a term that means "people who don't agree with me".
Here on DU, especially over the past few years, I've seen all kinds of arguments about who is where on the political spectrum, almost invariably as determined by other posters based on - well, based on what would be the question.
Let's not forget that in the months leading up to the primaries, the self-proclaimed "progressier-than-thou" crowd were quick to label anyone who didn't see things their way as centrists, DINOs, useless middle-of-the-roaders.
And where are those True Progressives (TM) now? A lot of them are posting at JPR, extolling the virtues of a Trump presidency.
I truly question why some people seem far more interested in categorizing Democrats than they are in fighting Republicans. Pigeon-holing any Democrat as being one thing or another does nothing for unity, but goes a long way, IMHO, to dividing us.
If a Democrat supports Democrats, canvasses for Democrats, phone banks for Democrats, and ultimately votes for Democrats, I really don't see what purpose is served by you - or anyone else - slapping a label on them based on god-only-knows what criteria you're using.
So I'll ask again: Who are the "centrists", Ken? That seems to be a catch-all term for people who don't agree with you.
If you look through the posts leading up to the election, you'll see posts complaining that the Dems went too negative against Trump. You'll also see posts complaining that the Dems weren't "going for the throat" where Trump was concerned. So are all the people who disagree with your take on things "centrists" who require introspection until they come around to your way of doing things?