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Oopsie Daisy

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58. No. I've never noticed that.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025, 08:36 PM

Jun 26

Good grief.

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Has anyone noticed how veering to the right is never considered "too far," but even the slightest move to the left... [View all] AStern Jun 26 OP

Good Observation people Jun 26 #1

It's like markodochartaigh Jun 26 #2

Playing hardball usually... MiHale Jun 26 #3

Yea, because the ruling class sets the narrative. BlueTsunami2018 Jun 26 #4

It's another example of IOKIYAR It's ok it you are a Republican/rightwinger kimbutgar Jun 26 #5

Yes I've noticed...I think Zohran, followin Bernie's playbook, has captured people's attention on how to win elections! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 26 #6

Oh yeah. You see it all over the DNC supporting sites vanessa_ca Jun 26 #7

Progressive/New Deal initiatives seem to get a lot of backlash. AStern Jun 26 #12

Come sit next to me Bettie Jun 26 #34

Thank you. I will. And you're right that it's a growing number. vanessa_ca Jun 26 #46

Yes, a strong progressive agenda delivered by enthusiastic next gen. Politicians. Magoo48 Jun 27 #63

Great question! ck4829 Jun 26 #8

I could learn to ride a bicycle, but I'd rather crawl. Duncan Grant Jun 26 #9

The so called Left blubunyip Jun 26 #10

I agree with you generally. markodochartaigh Jun 26 #41

But then blubunyip Jun 28 #101

Part of the problem is that the labeling we use is inaccurate. soldierant Jun 26 #50

Agree blubunyip Jun 28 #100

The Overton window is bound to shift when those on the left sit out elections and let extremist Republicans win. W_HAMILTON Jun 26 #11

Blame the progressives? Cirsium Jun 26 #13

I am a progressive, so I am """cleaning up my own house""" here. W_HAMILTON Jun 26 #21

I see Cirsium Jun 26 #48

You claimed that I "object to any criticism of conservatives of the party," which was wrong. W_HAMILTON Jun 27 #65

We disagree Cirsium Jun 27 #73

I'd argue it's worse. aocommunalpunch Jun 26 #14

Guess who owns the media that propels the propaganda rurallib Jun 26 #15

Mostly Workers ProfessorGAC Jun 26 #18

+1 leftstreet Jun 26 #23

Been happening for decades... Wounded Bear Jun 26 #16

To the point that they have completely normalized fascism. There is no longer any point in distinguishing between Karasu Jun 26 #38

Republicanism is mainstream-that's what everyone is supposed to think. BadgerMom Jun 26 #17

Yep. Conservatism is seen as the "default" in American society. Karasu Jun 26 #36

Have noticed this edhopper Jun 26 #19

Exactly. HarryM Jun 26 #25

SOCIALISM!! Mr.Bee Jun 26 #20

Totally agree. Scubamatt Jun 26 #22

I have been screaming about this Overton Window shift for what feels like eons now. Pacifist Patriot Jun 26 #24

Me too! Bettie Jun 26 #35

conservatives/republicans get the white man's pass BaronChocula Jun 26 #26

Remember when leftist Dems sent armed masked goons to snatch people from their workplaces? IronLionZion Jun 26 #27

Thank You! EnergizedLib Jun 26 #28

I'm 67. This has only been true for my entire adult life. mjvpi Jun 26 #29

During the 2020 election season EnergizedLib Jun 26 #42

For some reason they fear equal distribution of wealth more than a nuclear holocaust. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 26 #30

Yes, I've noticed senseandsensibility Jun 26 #31

Then there's Overkill. Cha Jun 26 #32

The Overton window in this country is ABSURDLY far to the right. A Democrat wouldn't be able to last anywhere near 5 Karasu Jun 26 #33

DURec leftstreet Jun 26 #37

Spending vs taxation enid602 Jun 26 #39

Exactly Wiz Imp Jun 27 #97

Absolutely. It's always said Dems need to move to the center, but no one ever suggests Republicans do the same. Vinca Jun 26 #40

Yup, and I'm sick of those who pretend otherwise. Jirel Jun 26 #43

Yes, because money is God in this country. Buckeye_Democrat Jun 26 #44

We need to take a hard left turn. Nt berniesandersmittens Jun 26 #45

Anything less isn't providing an actual alternative to modern conservatism anyhow. Running a bit to the left of a Karasu Jun 26 #51

the GOP is treated like white men Skittles Jun 26 #47

Yep even on DU JanMichael Jun 26 #49

It is fine for the GOP to be ruthless psychopaths and a crime syndicate. Irish_Dem Jun 26 #52

I mean even republicans called trump "too far right" at the beginning SSJVegeta Jun 26 #53

The M$M'a patented Constantly Shifting Goalposts Blue Owl Jun 26 #54

Yes, I've noticed Picaro Jun 26 #55

I hope it's okay now in here to even just question Democratic leadership LiberalLovinLug Jun 26 #56

I'm old enough to remember when "Radical" was a negative political notion... BurnDoubt Jun 26 #57

No. I've never noticed that. Oopsie Daisy Jun 26 #58

Well, then you haven't been paying attention. AStern Jun 27 #69

I noticed double standards, just not the ones you're describing. Oopsie Daisy Jun 27 #74

Sure, you noticed double standards. Just not the ones being discussed. Of course. AStern Jun 27 #75

I'm just telling it like it is. Oopsie Daisy Jun 27 #77

No, you're telling it how you see it. That's not the same as "how it is." AStern Jun 27 #79

As are you. Oopsie Daisy Jun 27 #80

Sure, we're all sharing perspectives. The difference is, I backed mine up with facts. AStern Jun 27 #81

You're looking for an argument for validation. I'm not here to entertain you. Oopsie Daisy Jun 27 #82

You're not making a point, you're avoiding one. AStern Jun 27 #83

Yes it is. Oopsie Daisy Jun 27 #84

If you say so. Still waiting on the part where you actually make a point. AStern Jun 27 #85

I made my point. Pretending otherwise doesn't change that fact. Oopsie Daisy Jun 27 #86

If that's your idea of a point, then we're definitely not on the same page. AStern Jun 27 #87

I'm not on the same page with many folks. For starters, I live in the real world. Oopsie Daisy Jun 27 #88

You've replied half a dozen times to something you claim isn't worth your time. That says more than your emoji ever coul AStern Jun 27 #89

I've done no such thing and you know it. Oopsie Daisy Jun 27 #90

You've been dismissive, evasive, and condescending, then acted like that was some kind of mic drop. AStern Jun 27 #91

That's simply not true. I've only been dismissive. Oopsie Daisy Jun 27 #92

Your persistence doesn't make your argument stronger. AStern Jun 27 #93

Ahhh... the last refuge when someone has been outwitted * Oopsie Daisy Jun 27 #94

Oh I see you. Kingofalldems Jun 27 #96

Very well, thanks for asking. Oopsie Daisy Jun 28 #99

LOL Skittles Jul 2 #104

What can I say... the programming worked. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jun 27 #59

'Never considered' by whom? (n/t) Oeditpus Rex Jun 27 #60

Couldn't agree more! Jill Hanson Jun 27 #61

The ONLY ones moving to the Right are Republicans, as everybody here knows. betsuni Jun 27 #62

This is just willful denial. AStern Jun 27 #70

I see it's still all about Bill Clinton. The '90s called... betsuni Jul 2 #106

I reject the premise altogether. Littlered Jun 27 #64

That is a favorite centrist myth, but polling doesn't back it up. AStern Jun 27 #71

Um yeah, polls don't vote. Littlered Jun 27 #76

"Polls don't vote" is a cute slogan, but you're missing the point. Perhaps intentionally. AStern Jun 27 #78

Have been watching it for decades - TBF Jun 27 #66

Corporate McPravda Echo Chamber Kid Berwyn Jun 27 #67

Absolutely true. n/t SpankMe Jun 27 #68

Absolutely correct. A middle-of-the-road stance is considered communist by MAGAts and their media outlets. Martin68 Jun 27 #72

I think the MSM has different standards Mosby Jun 27 #95

Yes. Some do not want to know why politicians support a bill or not. $$$$ Passages Jun 27 #98

Totally agree ILikePie92 Jun 28 #102

The Left and Center-Left hasn't changed much. But the right has gone off the deep end to fascism. CousinIT Jun 28 #103

Called being hypocrites. Brainfodder Jul 2 #105