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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago (3 children)

I understand your definitions, but I I think many Americans don't use the same definitions. OP is pointing this out.

If we look at specific issues it's easy to see. If I say that we should have universal health care, or UBI, many people would say that I'm way far out on the left. What if I said that we shouldn't allow people to be multimillionaires? Would that make me way far out on the left? Again, to a lot of people yes.

So your definitions might be reasonable, but they aren't universal, and I think if you keep that in mind you can appreciate OP more.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

I think the issue is not so much definitions, but who actually has a voice. Currently in US politics the far left does not wield any influence, but the far right does hold some sway over the Republican party.

I suppose some on the right toss out accusations of being far left, but that's just empty rhetoric.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

If I say that we should have universal health care, or UBI, many people would say that I’m way far out on the left.

Just to support your point (and for the benefit of others not from the US), even people who are sympathetic to your views will often use the adjective "radical" when describing them if you espouse such beliefs. Everyone who votes R will cal you a radical and a high percentage of democrats will too.

And that's before you even get to the stuff about overt wealth redistribution.

Bernie Sanders is the radical left to a great many in the US. (personally I consider him just the right amount of left 😁 )

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

Look at the neck of the chad. He has a commie symbol so its clearly that far out. Not just universal health care or UBI