Nobody Likes a 'Moderate' — Until the House Is Burning

In an age of arsonists and extremists, the least sexy label might be the most essential temperament.

Lately, I’ve been chewing on the word “moderate” — a term so drenched in ambiguity it practically sags under its own weight.

It’s one of those labels that sounds neutral until you realize nobody wants it. Calling someone a moderate is like saying their personality is “fine” on a dating app. It's technically a compliment, but we all know what it really m…