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All of the mainstream "left-wing" publications are more centrist and neoliberal than anything. The Overton window has been moved so far right that they only see

All of the mainstream "left-wing" publications are more centrist and neoliberal than anything. The Overton window has been moved so far right that they only seem vaguely left-wing in context of the overall media landscape. To actually find anti-war sentiments, you have to go to the small independent media.

rbecker 6y ago
> All of the mainstream "left-wing" publications are more centrist and neoliberal than anything. Depends on the topic. Ask them about mass immigration, and they'll be falling over each-other to tell you how great it is, while many European countries with much more limited immigration also have many policies considered left-wing in the US, such as state-funded universities and healthcare, strong social safety net, shorter prison sentences and better environmental and consumer protections. Or look at Thailand, where they have universal healthcare, but "amnesty" for illegal immigrants means they can leave without being punished: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/10744 https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/10744