Funny how there’s a bunch of people in the comments essentially just unironically repeating the meme: “Well this must be wrong because I believe this and I’m actually a centrist!!!”
That’s the point, buddy. You’re the butt of the joke. The idea that the far-left and far-right are equally bad or warrant the same amount of scrutiny and criticism is a right-wing belief.
To make the point more obvious instead of using “left” and “right” look at specific political beliefs that the far-left and far-right have:
Equality across social and demographic groups vs. State-enforced racism, sexism and other kinds of bigotry
Abolishment of bourgeois property and money vs. Complete privatization, oligarchy and corruption
Globalization, peaceful relations and a right to live where you want vs. Complete isolationism and xenophobia
Right to self-governance and no government with a monopoly on violence vs. State sanctioned violence against those considered undesirable or traitors
Hopefully I don’t need to explain which one is obviously worse. To equate what the far-left and the far-right advocate for one must misrepresent the left, so both-sides-ism inherently has a right-wing slant.
Don’t let the downvotes change your mind. Lemmy is clearly leftist and you must not be brainwashed into changing your political beliefs to follow the mass. Keep your critical thinking!
I won’t letting it change my beliefs. I love when people downvote instead of having a conversation they just do that. If I’m wrong with my belief I’ll admit it but you can’t learn without actually talking.
In the world where tankies are pretty much the only thing you see when you see people talking about far-left/communism, and where past examples of far-left countries aren’t really good for people (imo)
Communism and far-left is more than just “Equality across social and demographic groups”. It’s not as simple as a finger snap and everyone is equal. It often comes with important costs. Some people value more their freedom for example.
The road towards communism has been far more beneficial and prosperous than the capitalist road we’re currently treading. You claim that equality comes with important costs, but i will argue that the benefits far outweigh the “costs”, and wouldn’t be so much different than the current costs of maintaining the status quo.
Funny how there’s a bunch of people in the comments essentially just unironically repeating the meme: “Well this must be wrong because I believe this and I’m actually a centrist!!!”
That’s the point, buddy. You’re the butt of the joke. The idea that the far-left and far-right are equally bad or warrant the same amount of scrutiny and criticism is a right-wing belief.
To make the point more obvious instead of using “left” and “right” look at specific political beliefs that the far-left and far-right have:
Equality across social and demographic groups vs. State-enforced racism, sexism and other kinds of bigotry
Abolishment of bourgeois property and money vs. Complete privatization, oligarchy and corruption
Globalization, peaceful relations and a right to live where you want vs. Complete isolationism and xenophobia
Right to self-governance and no government with a monopoly on violence vs. State sanctioned violence against those considered undesirable or traitors
Hopefully I don’t need to explain which one is obviously worse. To equate what the far-left and the far-right advocate for one must misrepresent the left, so both-sides-ism inherently has a right-wing slant.
the left general public: let’s alienate the people that might agree with us, but be shocked when the right wins.
You guys might had agreed on not bombing gaza after they bombed the shit out of it lmao.
Too little too late
The left: “Stop bombing civilians”
The centrists: “Nooooo you guys are litteraly nazis”
Left : “Stop bombing civilians”
Centrists : “Let’s meet in the middle and bomb only some of the civilians.”
But common sense hur dur
The meme isn’t against centrists. It’s a jab at leftists attacking the democrats
What does right wing mean to you?
What does right wing mean to YOU?
Anyone who thinks any different than they do.
They are both bad in their own ways just one is the lesser of two evils.
But to me both sides suck
Don’t let the downvotes change your mind. Lemmy is clearly leftist and you must not be brainwashed into changing your political beliefs to follow the mass. Keep your critical thinking!
I won’t letting it change my beliefs. I love when people downvote instead of having a conversation they just do that. If I’m wrong with my belief I’ll admit it but you can’t learn without actually talking.
And wait till they find out I’m a democrat
True
In what world is, “Equality across social and demographic groups” seen as evil?
Pretty bold of you to assume I’m considering that evil
You said as much when you said communism is the lesser of two evils, “Equality across social and demographic groups” being it’s core tenet
Lmaoooo but I wasn’t referring to that 😂😂😂
Ok, maybe i misunderstood you then
In the world where tankies are pretty much the only thing you see when you see people talking about far-left/communism, and where past examples of far-left countries aren’t really good for people (imo)
Communism and far-left is more than just “Equality across social and demographic groups”. It’s not as simple as a finger snap and everyone is equal. It often comes with important costs. Some people value more their freedom for example.
The road towards communism has been far more beneficial and prosperous than the capitalist road we’re currently treading. You claim that equality comes with important costs, but i will argue that the benefits far outweigh the “costs”, and wouldn’t be so much different than the current costs of maintaining the status quo.
Agree to disagree then 🤝
🤝
Pug is the centrist don’t you get it? It’s a jab at TanKieS being mean to democrats
I like to come into these comments because it gives me a fresh batch of new “centralists” to tag.