To me, the answer is simply being civil and diplomatic. I've
   never affiliated with any side* myself. I'm 43 years old. Always
   independent. I have 'left leanings' but also understand that the
   right makes valid points as well.

   Yet, I don't seem to be a centrist.

   I took a 'political quiz' to determine where I fit on a
   four-square chart of political leanings.

   Seems I'm even more left than the Dalai Lama. From what I could
   figure, I seemed to end up as a "Social Anarchist" or something
   like that... whatever that is.