Not in the slightest. You're talking about centrists or moderates. (themselves not the same thing either) Independent can be a third path. In fact that's how I took it, so there isn't the implication you see. There are always more than two sides unless you are stuck in a controlled narrative.
Give me the 3rd side of the abortion debate please.
Give me the 3rd side of the abortion debate please.
What is it, replacing the kid with a cyborg ?