Most of the radicals I've encountered do not have the ability to deconstruct complex concepts into more simple components. It's always one big issue. They gut-check it because that's the only tool they have and trust. Therefore, arguing is a pointless exercise.
@XSGeek , my definition would be anyone with an extremely principled view which conveniently ignores unambiguous truths and thread of logic. This should encompass both ends of the conservative-liberal spectrum.
@XSGeek Maybe "extremely principled view" is the same as "dogmatic"? I'm OK with dogmatic as the descriptor. The intent was to address both ends of the political spectrum and describe how they are virtually the same minds with different starting points. And, it's not about moving them to the center. It's about calling out that they are on a completely different axis that cannot be argued incrementally.
@XSGeek , just want to let you know that your poli-sci instructor's insight about the "political axis is a circle" has really shifted my understanding of how society thinks. I think it might be more of a spiral/spring model, but more noodling is required. 🙂
@jurban yes, had one here yesterday that thought the RU operation for antifa.com was funny.
no arguing with that prick