A Weblog of Centrist Voices in American Politics
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December 01, 2005Centrist's Psychological NeedsThey're talking a lot about centrism in Israel, now that Sharon and Peres appear to be joining forces in a centrist party. Here's an interesting essay entitled Defining the centrist
I think my centrism comes from my personal psychology, in that I seem to see two sides to everything. Part of this is a contrary nature; I always like to read things I disagree with, and argue with it internally. But sometimes what I disagree with ends up influencing me over time. Posted by rickheller at December 1, 2005 09:53 AM Comments
Great article! I'm saving that one. At a time when the people on either end see before them only one aspect of reality, the centrist tries to see the entire reality. Those on the extremes are similar to people who close one eye in an effort to direct their attention to the objective that interests them. Their vision may be sharper, but a broad swath of reality is simply hidden from view.Posted by: Tully at December 1, 2005 10:06 AM The key word in the vocabulary of the centrist is not, as many think, "compromise," but "inclusiveness." Is it possible that what we are talking about here is the rise of statesmanship? I've got my fingers crossed. Posted by: Dennis at December 1, 2005 10:56 AMCentrists who are not "looking for quiet," but clash with those on the far right and far left, show that they are not afraid of confrontation; rather, they are guided by what they see as the truth. Ah, the truth - what a novel concept! Posted by: WHQ at December 1, 2005 12:46 PMGreat article. It's funny that so many people have this opinion of centrists as a sort of "nonentity," but when it's crunch time in the elections, everyone's polling the "undecideds" and inviting them to the debates. Posted by: Ryan Somma at December 2, 2005 09:00 AMThe wingers love to label anyone who doesn't buy their particular party line, complete, as squishy wafflers. Of course--anyone not toeing the dogma line must be cast as a heretic to prevent doubt within the ranks. I'd go on, but it's better stated in multiple posts of 25 words or less in another thread.... Posted by: Tully at December 2, 2005 09:49 AM |
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