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  • If left-wing covers all concepts left of center, and many mild left policy still incorporates capitalism, then it can’t be reduced that strictly. I could agree that progressive or far left policy isn’t compatible with capitalism

    Edit either way, we disagree on semantics. It’s off topic for the original question now (I’m not sticking that on you, I contributed to this semantic rabbit hole)

    To circle it back, I think there’s a way to invite “normies”, maintain left leaning (even very left leaning) positions, and not compromise the platform.

    Edit edit and I think that’s possible without purity testing or shotgunning people with theory


  • When did I suggest that would be a leftist? Maybe reread. Specifically the end.

    He may hold left opinions on LGBTQ+ issues but hold completely contracting, non left wing opinions elsewhere. We can be sure that’s true. He’s certainly not a leftist, and likely not a left wing voter either.

    Ultimately I’d highlight that you are doing the.thing: you are purity testing very broad language in a completely useless way

    To be hyper clear for you:

    Left WING is not leftIST

    LeftIST is left WING


  • You’re ina thread authored by an canadian about “normies”. North American concepts matter.

    Edit even wherever you’re from “left wing” (the scope of center to far left) exists, just the starting point of center is unique.

    Further, your purity test determination leaves no room for the varied mins of people all over the world. For example fiscal centrists who are socially progressive. You may call that a false leftist, but I’d just say they’re a mild left wing voter. I bet if they weren’t purity tested they’d eventually shift their perspective on fiscal matters leftward.

    Point being people hold varied political opinions, sometimes in complete contrast to themselves. I bet there’s some completely theory pure fiscal leftists who don’t believe in abortion rights, or some other bizarre combo