Centrists lack gumption. They lack imagination. You propose anything that exists outside of the current capitalist hellhole that we live in, and they will be the first to argue "but what about jobs? What about the economy?"

This planet will be covered in arctic floodwater and the centrists will be too concerned about making sure we have a fair argument about it.

"Both sidesism" will be the death of us all.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

You are casting a broad (and incorrect) net over a wide swath of people.

I would make none of those arguments you proposed.

I have a very strong environmental bent. I feel the world should be made uncomfortable now to avoid apocalypse. I would break apart mon- di- and even tri- opolies. I would overhaul the copyright system to enhance competition specifically because we're in a period where small companies are not capable or competing in the arenas that megacorps do. I would remove loopholes from tax and legal laws.

I would enforce corporations cleaning up after their messes. If that cleanup is too expensive for them to bear, then they should not be making those messes to begin with.

I would also refuse immigration from countries with more population than can be supported. I would push for a more cyclical global economy instead of relying on inter-governmental debt spirals. I would implement UBI.

I meet none of the standards you have laid out.

Who are you to tell me what I am, other than confidently incorrect?

[–] pthaloblue 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That ain't centrism, that's neoliberalism. Go forth and be the best neoliberal you can be, I guess. But when the chuds start calling you a socialist, for proposing what seems reasonable to you, don't back down!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Maybe, but I wouldn't use the label. I want them to fight the ideas, not dismiss the label. Makes for better conversation.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’d vote for you.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I very much appreciate that. I hope to one day try.