I'm noticing Common Sense using the common mainstream journalism practice of regularly using the term "far-right" while never once using the term "far-left".
I'd love to see a thoughtful discussion of what those terms actually mean, where the center is and who defines it, and a sincere question to the CS staff as to whether they frame the…
I'm noticing Common Sense using the common mainstream journalism practice of regularly using the term "far-right" while never once using the term "far-left".
I'd love to see a thoughtful discussion of what those terms actually mean, where the center is and who defines it, and a sincere question to the CS staff as to whether they frame the right as radical on purpose or whether it's so normalized they don't think about it.
That is an accurate observation and excellent question. I'd love to hear the CS staff answer it; especially Nellie, whom I consider by far the most honest broker at CS.
Other than becoming pro-life my views haven’t changed all that much since the 70’s! I cast my first vote for Jimmy Carter and didn’t change my D to R until around 2003 (?)
I'm noticing Common Sense using the common mainstream journalism practice of regularly using the term "far-right" while never once using the term "far-left".
I'd love to see a thoughtful discussion of what those terms actually mean, where the center is and who defines it, and a sincere question to the CS staff as to whether they frame the right as radical on purpose or whether it's so normalized they don't think about it.
That is an accurate observation and excellent question. I'd love to hear the CS staff answer it; especially Nellie, whom I consider by far the most honest broker at CS.
The narrative is shaped hourly by these radicals, so I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for an answer, however I thought your post was excellent.
Good idea, and put a timeframe on it. Old fashioned “liberals” are today’s “far right”.
Other than becoming pro-life my views haven’t changed all that much since the 70’s! I cast my first vote for Jimmy Carter and didn’t change my D to R until around 2003 (?)
This would be a good debate to have, I agree.