Am I wrong for being moderate? Isn't meeting in the middle the way to go politically?
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Are you moderate in supporting the Constitution? Left, right, up, down, middle - if you believe in compromising the Constitution, your rights, liberties and freedoms so you can be calmly in the middle, then I guess go ahead.\n\nI am adamantly opposed to governments growing beyond their authorized limits. About 2/3 of the federal budget is on unconstitutional expenditures. The government just passed that campaign finance reform bill that seriously attacked your 1st amendment rights. The government is failing to stop the influx of illegal aliens. The Constitution is either the law of the land, or it's a quaint historical document of no importance. There is no 'middle ground' there.\n\nI must disagree with your position. It's how we lost so many of our rights and freedoms in the first place.
230969
Hmmmmmmm. Call me silly, but why can't you MEET HALF WAY somewhere for an adventure?
717884
That depends on the people involved. The important thing to remember when talking about things is discuss--don't argue.
819804
This is just an observation, but most moderates recognize the extremist questions/answers and just avoid them entirely. Trust me - we are out here its just that most of us are well aware that you can never engage in a rational discussion with them. We are not disillusioned into believing or expecting any kind of normal dialogue and reasonable compromise or give and take so we just avoid them. The very definition of "extremism" makes the assumption that they will be loud, say outrageous things to garner attention and will not move under any circumstance from their stated positions (they are so absolutely sure of their "rightness" that they cannot accept alternative views). Their polar opposites gravitate toward them to ensure that their hated opposites do not have the full stage. It is a natural thing - us moderates just avoid them entirely. Getting involved in a discussion where there can be no rational debate is a waste of times to most moderates, we know this, so we remain calm and silent. It is also why we are the most courted voting group - we are normally always the swing votes. I guess you could call us the "Invisible Majority".
260779
Sure it is. No two people are going to agree on everything. As long as the argument doesn't get out of hand, it's perfectly normal. Believe it or not, an argument can actually be healthy for a friendship as long as you don't start saying hurtful things to each other in order to win the argument.
818525
My daughter who is a democrat is happily married to a die hard conservative. They don't talk politics.\nThe key is that you respect each other. If you cannot agree... agree not to agree and get on with life.
272357
As fair disclosure, I'm probably somewhere considerably to the left of moderate.\n\nFor me, it's not the party that matters as much as the person's motivation for having that political philosophy.  Any conservative who is a conservative purely because of their religion or their heritage is a lost cause.  So is any liberal who only hates Bush because they think it's cool, since they heard that Green Day does it too.\n\nHowever, if someone has formed their views by studying the issues first-hand, thinking about their own system of values, and researching the tenets that their country (the U.S., in my case) were built on, then they will probably be able to discuss politics pretty rationally.
796627
Moderate on some social issuses, and converative on ecomonic issuses. I vote on the canidate not the party because I voted libertatarin party in some elections because the republican was too socially conservative on issuses, and some democrats are to far left of the middle some are populists. I vote the middle of the road Canididate most times because polarization is not how things get done in congress. Too High Taxes are always bad for the ecomony because I rather work than be given goverment dole. High taxes discourage work, and led to dependant and depressed people. Yet, Tv ads I see most are streching the truth and I know most the ads shown blow something out of proportion. Sad that polticans cant debate issuses much anymore it more like they debate soundbites.
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Meeting halfway. Sometimes one will have to bend a little more than the other but it's the best way to negotiate.\n\nAsk their wants and tell them yours and find a happy medium.
49882
Then why do you even come to it if you dont want to be here?  I mean, cmon already.  That is common sense.  You obviously do like it or you wouldnt be here.  Change your preferences and move on.  Sounds like you got some issues there.
417028
Are you nuts or just immature?  You need to meet someone to be "going with" them.  Marriage, you've never met!  Get a life!
709779
Your question is moot. The center going to win, not the left nor the right. Both liberals and conservatives are bone-heads, and we need to replace them with moderates.
449160
I'm not like miss conservative, but I don't see the harm in waiting a little bit longer to see where you two are in another month.. but it really is a personal decision.. and since you are asking here, I am guessing yuo aren't ready and he is?  Be careful, only do what YOU are willing to do without pressure from anyone.  That's very important for your self-respect.  ok?  Best of luck to you!
772127
It's a grand idea and I support the thought, but it will never happen. Politics is rooted in ideology. Even moderates are ideological in nature, they just do not follow the complete ideologies of the party structures. Those who are political enough to engage in the debate believe their position is the right one. Because we are rooted in ideology attacks against these beliefs will almost always produce visceral results and responses. In short, smear tactics work. The best you can hope for is that at least part of the electorate will be informed and make decisions based on facts rather than emotions. As for the rest, all I can say is voting is a right and while Democracy may not be perfect, it still beats the alternatives.
786072
Only extreme partisans completely support the agenda of one side or the other. The vast majority of the country are moderate. They may lean to one side or the other, but are still willing to cross lines in the name of good legislation.
512916
Honestly, it doesn't seem like you started your relationship out in the best way.  you can try to salvage it if you're getting signals, but try to do so by becoming friendly without getting too physical for a bit.
414469
I don't. But if you chose to do so, be careful. If you choose to meet in person, make sure to meet in a public place.