I am afraid that the right vs the left is not a line, but a circle. When you get to either extreme, the methods are the same. Both rapped in the flag one carrying the cross and the other a little red book.
Socialists and communists have killed as many people as the fascists. Throughout history, anyone claiming to have “the answer” for all of the people, has resorted to violence to “rescue” the non-believers.
Liberal used to mean, “open minded” vs. conservative which meant “traditional” – happy with the status quo. Today, the “liberals” are every bit as dogmatic as those labeled “conservative”. Even the “great liberals” of today are as vindictive as any conservative. See the story of Norman Finkelstein and Alan Dershowitz.
There are no good guys and bad guys at the extremes, only those seeking their own privilege
And FYI, immigrant bashing in an economic down turn, may be a good thing. If you dont have a border, and import talent, the domestic labor market will continue to deteriorate.
And health care, without a public option may just be a gift to already overpriced insurance providers. And it still doesn’t address health care for “illegals”. A crippling cost to the rest of us.