I hate the fact that being unwilling to take a stand on an issue is seen as a sign of moderatism / pragmatism.
How so? In admitting that issues aren't black and white or in the Tedisco sense?
In the Tedisco sense. I would admit that abortion isn't black and white. What I am disputing here is that because this fellow refuses to take a stand on the issue, it makes him a moderate. The Tedisco comparison is a good one, really.
Most issues do not have only two sides. There are many angles, many approaches, and many perspectives. The world is neither black, nor white... moderates recognize that the world is mostly blue with some green spots and see the world in its true and dazzling color.
But I specifically acknowledged that the issues aren't black and white.
The key problem here is that this candidate outright refuses to take a position on the issue - whether it be a liberal, moderate, or conservative position.
