Hm, I don't think we mean the same thing when we talk about centrism. I don't constantly look to the political left and right, find the middle and make that my opinion, honestly I doubt anyone does that.
Instead, my general stance could probably more fittingly be summed up like this:
As humans we always feel that our opinion is right and more valid than that of anyone disagreeing.
I accept that my opinions might be wrong, regardless of how I feel about them. And I believe that the more people disagree with me, the more likely I am to be wrong. It follows that forcing my will on everyone else is not the right way and that instead it would be best to find the solution that the most people can agree on.
Of course, humans are ultimatley only slightly smarter chimpanzees, so this does NOT guarentee we actually agree on the best solution, but its our best bet. What would be ideal would be some higher, benevolent intelligence ruling over us, just like a parent would. But that isn't going to be Hitler, Stalin or any other human that decides that they know better than anyone else what society needs.
Also, I don't really get your point about feeling superior. I never said that my opinion is any more valid than anyone elses, quite the contrary. If anything, thats more the vibe I'm getting from your response.
Again, centrism isn't the same as being apolitical
It's about congratulating yourself for feeling above the fray.
but I'm starting to doubt you'll ever understand that
Claims like that underline exactly what I just said. You have nothing of value to contribute to any political discussion or argument but your own belief in your own superiority.
I guess its kinda my fault for thinking people on here'd be capable of more than memes and insults.
If you masturbated any harder in that reply you'd have passed out from dehydration before finishing it.
At least I still take part in political discurse. I tried explaining/defending my stance. You aren't intersted in adressing any points I make, you just insult me as a person instead. And somehow I am the one with a superiority complex.
Hm, I don't think we mean the same thing when we talk about centrism. I don't constantly look to the political left and right, find the middle and make that my opinion, honestly I doubt anyone does that. Instead, my general stance could probably more fittingly be summed up like this: As humans we always feel that our opinion is right and more valid than that of anyone disagreeing. I accept that my opinions might be wrong, regardless of how I feel about them. And I believe that the more people disagree with me, the more likely I am to be wrong. It follows that forcing my will on everyone else is not the right way and that instead it would be best to find the solution that the most people can agree on.
Of course, humans are ultimatley only slightly smarter chimpanzees, so this does NOT guarentee we actually agree on the best solution, but its our best bet. What would be ideal would be some higher, benevolent intelligence ruling over us, just like a parent would. But that isn't going to be Hitler, Stalin or any other human that decides that they know better than anyone else what society needs.
Also, I don't really get your point about feeling superior. I never said that my opinion is any more valid than anyone elses, quite the contrary. If anything, thats more the vibe I'm getting from your response.
I wrote a longer reply, but I decided this summed up everything I want to say to you more succinctly.
https://existentialcomics.com/comic/125
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It's about congratulating yourself for feeling above the fray.
Claims like that underline exactly what I just said. You have nothing of value to contribute to any political discussion or argument but your own belief in your own superiority.
If you masturbated any harder in that reply you'd have passed out from dehydration before finishing it.
At least I still take part in political discurse. I tried explaining/defending my stance. You aren't intersted in adressing any points I make, you just insult me as a person instead. And somehow I am the one with a superiority complex.
Centrist positions enable fascism. Pick a side coward.
You take part by rolling out the red carpet for fascists, each and every time.
Yes. I am not interested in congratulating your false sense of superiority.
You are, and you disgust me.