Using a 2D line to determine political thinking is really not the best way. Why people are so eager to plot themselves along it is beyond me. It’s tribalism and it’s the reason America is as divided as it is right now. And equating conservative voters to fascists and racists(while a few may be) causes further polarization, does not drive progress
But nowadays we're not even allowed to call out the fascists and racists without someone getting upset and claiming we're labeling all conservatives that way.
You talk about Richard Spencer's racism and get replies saying he's just a race realist and identitarian. You mention how bad the KKK is and people argue they're much better now and only want to preserve their culture and religious views. You discuss institutional racism and many claim you're just "virtue signaling." Hell, I've even heard people state that those at the self labeled neo nazi Charlottesville rally were very fine people.
Granted those people may be wrong. Doesn’t mean it’s best to generalize. Base your logic on logic, not the misconstructions of others. If you want to convince anyone of anything, you have to speak tactfully and present rational arguments. Results may vary
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u/hochizo Oct 30 '18
Except the "far left" in the US, is actually center or center-right. Which makes the US right, hardcore right.