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Think. Again.

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13. the U..S. political spectrum...
Sun Dec 17, 2023, 08:18 AM
Dec 2023

...as it exists, does have a far left, a far right, and everything in between.

Thats how spectrums work.

The postions of those left and right extremes shift, as does the center, with changing public views, and for the last few decades it has all been shifting to the right, moving the center to the right with it.

It is not a static system at all.

Fetterman could definitely be considered far left within our current spectrum.

And speaking of working to correct the harms of capitalism, have you read about his wife's work in that arena? Great stuff...

"Gisele Fetterman is an access and equity advocate, a hugger and the First Lady of Braddock, Pa. She is the founder of Freestore 15104, where surplus and donated goods are received and redistributed to neighbors in need. The Freestore aims to eradicate food and clothing insecurity, and currently serves close to 1,600 clients a month. The Freestore has inspired 6 spin off locations and the birth of 412 Food Rescue. Gisele is the co-founder of 412 Food Rescue, a community wide effort to end hunger and reduce food waste. 412 Food Rescue works with food retailers, wholesalers and other food providers to rescue un-sellable but perfectly good food to feed the food insecure. She is co-founder of For Good PGH, a non-profit that works to advocate inclusion and inspire kindness. Its first initiative, Hello Hijab, has received both national and international praise. Gisele was born in Brazil and emigrated as a child to the US, living as an undocumented immigrant for over a decade."

From: https://www.forgoodpgh.org/gisele-fetterman

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We're moving to the political middle to shake up the 2024 race bucolic_frolic Dec 2023 #1
Yes... ShazzieB Dec 2023 #2
Quick question... Think. Again. Dec 2023 #8
I honestly have no idea. ShazzieB Dec 2023 #12
I see, Thanks! Think. Again. Dec 2023 #14
Smart move!... Think. Again. Dec 2023 #3
John Fetterman is supporting the President - why aren't more Dems doing the same? FakeNoose Dec 2023 #5
Exactly!... Think. Again. Dec 2023 #6
Fetterman isn't far left. TwilightZone Dec 2023 #11
the U..S. political spectrum... Think. Again. Dec 2023 #13
We cannot compromise our principles to look middle. Groundhawg Dec 2023 #4
I agree with that... Think. Again. Dec 2023 #7
You write: Think. Again. Dec 2023 #9
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