Moderate

Some see being a moderate as an enlightened position except that it feels most often like a tepid perch from which to avoid conflict. 

By seeking a middle ground we end up pleasing no one. 

Having a firm stance on an issue will almost always invariably get you labeled as intransigent or radical. You will be too left or too right for some people who prefer non-commital stances so they can be spared notoriety. 

The problem is that truth and justice don't let you readily choose a range of positions. Some issues have a clear right or wrong which will oblige we choose a side. 

If we have a moral code it should impact our entire political philosophy. We consistently apply that code across a range of topics and look for the through line which upholds human dignity as governing principle. 

Being a moderate might work for certain politicians looking to keep their heads down, but the leaders who have made the most positive impact on their respective societies have been bold. 

A moderate isn't a political identity. It is an excuse to not stick one's neck out and deal with the fallout of a divisive stance. 

It is also guaranteed to find you being inconsistent when the various issues you are moderate on are compared.