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[–] HiddenLayer5@lemmy.ml 40 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I've been accused of being an "enlightened centrist" when I criticize both Trump and Biden.

Except I'm criticizing them from way over on the far-left.

[–] Caitlynn@feddit.de 33 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Thats the thing I dont get about americans, you have a far right and center right party and some people there seriosly think thats thats normal??

[–] HiddenLayer5@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's like that astrophysics phenomenon where the spectrum shifts to one side. I guess redshift in this case since their more far right party is the red one.

[–] Toribor@corndog.social 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The American Right: "We should subjugate and oppress anyone who isn't a straight white christian."

The American Left: "That seems a little aggressive, how about a compromise where we just oppress them a little bit?"

Actual Leftists: "What in the actual fuck...?"