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by lutusp 4861 days ago
Yes -- the OP clearly meant "extremes," as in "I never said I was advocating extremes either."

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/extreme

Quote:

1. Most remote in any direction; outermost or farthest: the extreme edge of the field.

2. Being in or attaining the greatest or highest degree; very intense: extreme pleasure; extreme pain.

3. Extending far beyond the norm: an extreme conservative. See Synonyms at excessive.

4. Of the greatest severity; drastic: took extreme measures to conserve fuel.