Being a moderate implies that you agree with one side on some issues, and the other side on others. If you're consistently bashing one side and aligning yourself with the Left on virtually every issue, then you can't possibly call yourself a "moderate". Not saying that's a bad thing, it's just what you are.
Also, political positions aren't black and white. I'm Right-wing on many things, but Left-wing on others. I consider Healthcare a right, I'm pro-choice, I don't have an issue with gay marriage, but I draw the line at the transgender thing, and I do support states having a say when it comes to certain social issues. The fact that everyone needs to be labeled is the reason why this country is so fragmented today.
Also, as Badger has said, life events can and will change your political positions. I was vehemently against abortion until I got one of my first girlfriend pregnant when I was 18, then pulled a 180 on that issue. I was a borderline communist in High School until I learned how the real world works and doesn't work. I'm a strong believer in providing people with options, choices, and incentives to work hard rather than having the government provide everything. When my parents agreed to a Parents Plus Loan, I naturally picked a nice expensive school with all the bells and whistles. When they took that away, I made the smarter choice of working part time/and full time while enrolling in a much cheaper school. When the government provides for people there's very little incentive to go out and earn for yourself, as it's very easy to get comfortable in a particular income level. Safety nets are fine, but they should just be temporary.