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However, being a moderate is not without its challenges. In a world where extremism is often rewarded with attention and accolades, moderates can find themselves marginalized and ignored. They are frequently accused of being wishy-washy or lacking conviction, simply because they refuse to adopt an absolutist stance on an issue.

A masterclass in atmospheric dread and emotional brutality. Not for the faint of heart or the hope-addicted, but for those who like their fantasy dark, medieval, and unforgettable. Between Two Fires

The expression likely originates from military tactics. In a literal sense, a soldier caught between two fires is being attacked from both the front and the rear. This "crossfire" creates a tactical nightmare where cover is nonexistent and escape is nearly impossible. However, being a moderate is not without its challenges

In an era of hyper-partisanship, the moderate is always between two fires. Speak in favor of immigration control, and the left burns you. Speak in favor of asylum rights, and the right burns you. Attempt to find a middle ground, and both sides turn their artillery on your nuance. To be a centrist in a radicalized world is to stand in a field with two armies shooting over your head. A masterclass in atmospheric dread and emotional brutality

The next time you feel the heat on your back and the flames licking your face, remember: You are in good company. You are standing where soldiers, knights, saints, and sinners have always stood. The fire on your left wants to destroy you. The fire on your right wants to consume you.