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I actually think that progressive <-> conservative political axis isn't a meaningful one in the current climate, and that the more operative axis is the liberta
by d-z-m 3y ago
I actually think that progressive <-> conservative political axis isn't a meaningful one in the current climate, and that the more operative axis is the libertarian <-> authoritarian. Importantly, there can be every combination of these four points on the political compass. I.e. there are authoritarian conservatives, and libertarian progressives; but there are also authoritarian progressives and libertarian conservatives.
- verall 3y agoIt's super meaningful because conservatives and progressives are nearly fully aligned on the issues mentioned above: - police oversight - abortion - welfare And even on dumber issues like public transit. Say what you will about authoritarianism being the real problem but most people vote and ally themselves based on the progressive-conservative axis.
- mindslight 3y agoProgressive <-> conservative has always been a harmful red herring, but it's been made even worse by the shift to progressive <-> reactionary. Especially as most people continue using the word "conservative" as a synonym of "Republican", when the Democrats have been left as the more conservative party.