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Armstead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-30-09 01:15 PM
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88. Personally I think "the center" is really big -- and "left" depends on who's discussing
To be honest, I increasingly believe the whole notion of left and right is becoming obsolete.

In the framework set by the mainstram media and the corporate and political elites, what is called "moderate" or "centrist" is very narrow, and ultimately conservative. In that context, a moderate liberal like Howard Dean is considered a madman from the far-left.

In the larger world of real people,I think most individuals are a mix of left and right, depending on the isssue. I believe that truly "pragmatic" solutions can incorporate what might be called conservative ideas and liberal ideas in various mixes.

Ragarding the current issue on the table, I believe the "center" is somewhat to the left. I think most people feel ripped off by the private insurance system, and would support an increased role of government in strictly regulatinbg them and/or offering at least the option of a public insurance system available to everyone.




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