A lot of moderates only appear so because they hold extreme positions on opposite ends

https://www.vox.com/2014/7/8/5878293/lets-stop-using-the-word-moderate

Interesting analysis: A lot of moderates only appear so because they hold extreme positions on opposite ends of the political spectrum. (“Between the two of you, that was a perfect shot!”) The article says it’s time to stop using the term moderate. I think it’s also long past time to stop mapping politics to a single dimension.