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[–] storksforlegs@beehaw.org 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Judging by the discussion I dont think people watched the video. I can see how you might think 'neither left nor right" is referring to moderates or centrists. But it isnt about that. (So clearly a poorly chosen title, then).

The video is about how the far right and corporate interests uses the messaging of being apolitical, or an outsider to push a right wing agenda. It’s not an attack on moderates or centrists.

[–] acastcandream@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago

It's a false appeal to objectivity and an attempt to portray themselves as "above the fray."