I apologize for not keeping up to date with this thread. I have not had a chance to read what the current topic is but I want to answer to those who have previously stated that "Moderate" is not a political ideology.
Since many of you are skeptical of what I say, I shall quote a fellow colleague of mine- Dr. Jim L. Riley from Regis University in Denver Colorado. This is part of an article named
Liberalism and Conservatism. I hope it will clear everything up right away.
Moderate Ideologies along with moderate political viewpoints may be correctly seen as occupying positions between the more extreme wings of the spectrum. In terms of the extent of power of the State moderate ideologies strike a balance between individual rights, freedoms and obligations and the coercive power of the State to mandate or prohibit certain behaviors by people. This "balanced" view brings forth various implications regarding governmental structure, electoral procedures, the rule of Law, economic concerns, and other important issues present in all organized societies. Likewise considerations regarding time help define the boundaries of moderate ideologies.
Change is inevitable in society, in governmental arrangements and relationships, in leadership, in public policies and throughout the political world. Ideologies of the moderate varieties seek change at a pace that enables progress to occur but neither so fast that the destruction of stability and order in society becomes more likely, nor so slow as to foster stagnation and status quo permanence. Clearly then, there is considerable room for disagreement and dispute over what is the proper balance in all of these concerns. These disputable arenas contribute profoundly to struggles among those who support different moderate ideologies.
Of course, I know many of you will still challenge this on different grounds. To be honest, if you think you can, go right ahead. I encourage you to.
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