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> like the left moved left, the right moved right, The only leftist pandering that Kamala offered was getting rid of taxes on tips (something that Trump offere
by seanmcdirmid 2y ago
> like the left moved left, the right moved right,
The only leftist pandering that Kamala offered was getting rid of taxes on tips (something that Trump offered first, actually), she seemed fairly center, or even a bit right of center (putting off far lefties) as Democrat presidential candidates are usually these days. Trump, likewise, didn't really veer right, he actually veered a bit left in offering to lower prices, make life easier, less wars, and stuff that you would not really hear from a far right candidate either (well, except for the ultra nationalism). I don't think left and right really describes our parties anymore.
> Said another way, I think a young Jimmy Carter type candidate would have wiped the floor with either side this election.
I don't think someone like young Jimmy Carter could get elected today, he is just too honest and wouldn't be promising enough short term juice. Most Americans are too inward focused for that kind of politician right now.
- data_maan 2y ago> well, except for the ultra nationalism and also excepting the fact that he wants to end abortion, be a dictator, end elections, and drill babay drill. Other than that he's very left. Very.
- swat535 2y agoHow are you reaching these conclusions?
- seanmcdirmid 2y agoI just don’t see the conservative and liberal labels being useful at this point. Trump is a populist who focuses on nationalism, he says what his base wants to hear. My main beef with him is that he is irresponsible and petulant, I still vote for a mix of conservative and liberal candidates actually (voting from Seattle, everyone I voted for this November lost).