Well there's no reason to get frustrated -- people were a bit set off by my subject line. I thought this thread could use a bit of a pot-stirrer, but in hindsight it was probably more interesting from a middle ground perspective. I think the comparison is good evidence of the value of fiscal conservatism, not so much regarding the party-line ideologies.

 

I miss "Give 'em Hell" Zell.

Seeing different policies is one thing, but presenting them as THE explanation for the fiscal woes, and solely the result of a progressive agenda, is quite another.

When did American politics last see the middle ground?

From my point of view in the UK , the US has two right wing parties.

Many people in Europe see the UK as right wing (not without reason) and think the US is way out to the right.