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Political Spectrum Quiz
I'm very interested to see where people here fall on the political spectrum. If some of you could take a couple of seconds and fill out this quiz, that would be great. Then of course post very generally speaking what your results are.
http://www.gotoquiz.com/politics/political-spectrum-quiz.html
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I couldn't access the site, could you provide a clickable link?
"Peace Cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding."
Albert Einstein
Not sure if this will work, but here is where I stand on the spectrum.
My Political Views
I am a right social libertarian
Right: 5.63, Libertarian: 6.68
Political Spectrum Quiz My Foreign Policy Views
Score: 1.74
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My Culture War Stance
Score: -1.79
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http://www.gotoquiz.com/politics/political-spectrum-quiz.html
I'm not a Republican, never have been but I took it lol. Not sure how close it is because it's not so absolute. I orginially wasn't going to take it but I thought "What the heck?". I think this is pretty close. I don't think of myself as a Democrat or Republican, just as a center-left moderate. I do agree with Democrats on a lot of things (more so than Republicans I guess) And would always strongly considering voting for Republican candidates that are fiscally conservative and socially more liberal. (I think that's where the majority of Americans in the middle are)
You are a center-left moderate social libertarian.
Left: 2.73, Libertarian: 1.32
On the left side are pacifists and anti-war activists. On the right side are those who want a strong military that intervenes around the world. You scored: -1.93
Where are you in the culture war? On the liberal side, or the conservative side? This scale may apply more to the US than other countries. You scored: -5.12
Libertarian: no surprise there :) - fiscally conservative and believe the government should stay out of our private lives.
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If one rejects laissez faire on account of mans fallibility and moral weakness, one must for the same reason also reject every kind of government action. Ludwig von Mises
Foreign Policy:
On the left side are pacifists and anti-war activists. On the right side are those who want a strong military that intervenes around the world. You scored: -8.13
Culture:
Where are you in the culture war? On the liberal side, or the conservative side? This scale may apply more to the US than other countries. You scored: -0.96
Always been an authoritarian. No surprise there.
A bit shocked at how much I've run to the left over the last few years, though. I guess working Social Services tends to do that.
My Political Views
I am a left social authoritarian
Left: 7.23, Authoritarian: 4.67
My Foreign Policy Views
Score: -4.56
My Culture War Stance
Score: 2.15
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Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.
-- Benjamin Franklin
I'm an Independent. I was a registered Republican until February 2009 and voted for John McCain in the Nebraska Primary Election. As a strong Christian/Social Conservative, I was a delegate to the Republican state convention in 2004. I voted consistently for the Republican ticket from my 18th Birthday in 1998 to 2008. Post Iraq and Katrina, I went looking for a winner and voted for my first Democrat in 2006. He turned out to be a spineless loser and total failure at governance, but I, still, side with Democrats more often than not. In 2008, Sarah Palin was the final straw for me and was the moment I fully moved into the Obama camp. Also, I wholly despise the Libertarian point of view, as every Libertarian I've ever met, in real life, have been of the me-first personality and been filled with selfishness and narcissism.
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Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.
-- Benjamin Franklin
Also, I wholly despise the Libertarian point of view, as every Libertarian I've ever met, in real life, have been of the me-first personality and been filled with selfishness and narcissism.
Oddly sounds like most Democratic and Republican politicians.
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If one rejects laissez faire on account of mans fallibility and moral weakness, one must for the same reason also reject every kind of government action. Ludwig von Mises
Well, I've never met any Democratic, or Republican politicians outside of the perfunctory 30 second meet-and-greet. Though, I'm sure I would feel the same about many who currently hold office.
I have had many personal, lengthy conversations with Libertarians over the last ten years. Many of those people could be called heartless and cold. I've yet to meet any who gave me the "warm-fuzzies".
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Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.
-- Benjamin Franklin
You are a left social libertarian.
Left: 3.47, Libertarian: 4.55
And it turns out that culturally, I am a hippie. LOL
NotForObamaHere, i'll be the first to invite you to stick around and provide input to conversations. We try to be inclusive to those who are civil no matter where they stand and it's quite evident that you fit that category. You've been exceptionally respectful, a little generalizing and assuming at first but not condescending.
The summary of this place is as follows. It was set up for people at the start of the election season in '08 by Republicans that are both still here and those that aren't here as much because they are busy and less involved with politics after the election. After the election this really turned into a more of a political forum to discuss current events. Not a lot of people, but those here fill out the political spectrum spectrum, including conservatives, moderates, Independents, liberals, democrats and especially current and former Republicans. That's what it is to this day a place for 10-20 regulars who discuss politics with more who probably come here just to read. Kind of a tight-knit group and kind of know where each other stand etc.
Personally, (and i'll speak for them lol) I think for a lot of things Brandon and Mary Moo would love if you stuck around too. Sometimes they're arguing a more conservative approach against 5-8 people. There are definitely areas where we find some common grand and some of us split on different topics.
Welcome though and I do admire your interest of politics at such a young age. I'm 24 so you might be me out as the youngest here (Not to say anything about the wonderful older folks that know who they are) (:
Great, now I can't correct my typos. That's probably what you're smiling about. (:
Then again if we waited for me to correct all my typos before someone responded, we'd never have discussions.
the same could be said down south if you walk into a militia
Huh????? Could you clarify what you mean by this?
I kinda expected these results.
You are a left social moderate.
Left: 3.04, Libertarian: 0.97
Thx for the link, I actually did that several years ago but did not remember my exact results. Now I remember! lol
It's been a while since I've taken one of these. Seems that I've moved left and up a little bit.
I am still, however, a "militant moderate". Hah!
My Political ViewsI am a centrist social moderate
Right: 0.24, Libertarian: 0.72
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My Foreign Policy Views
Score: -0.53
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My Culture War Stance
Score: -0.82
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No suprise there
My Political Views
I am a left social libertarian
Left: 4.56, Libertarian: 4.17
Political Spectrum Quiz My Foreign Policy Views
Score: -5.41
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My Culture War Stance
Score: -6.18
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I don't know about "dying" but the site certainly does have a large number of liberals and Democrats here.
However if the GOP continues on its current path in purging us "ideologically unpure" people from its ranks then good luck to it.
I haven't yet changed my registration but some days it is closer than others. A year ago I had a lot more hope that my party would find its senses with both hands and a flashlight.
Today? Not so much.
The country is on one leg.
The problem with that way of thinking is, to me, two-fold:
1/ It's dictatorial- or maybe totalitarian would be a better word. You don't think exactly my way, get out!
2/ It's a recipe for perpetual minority status. And a perpetual minority never "sets" the agenda.
As long as you can live with that, have at it!
So none of us are in favor of constitutionalism, personal liberties, or small government?
That's not what you want. You want people who agree with you on what these mean and the methods to get there.
Most people believe in these three values. Most people disagree on exactly what they mean.
After having visited, I would say that I disagree with the Modern Whig Party's stance on some issues.
a) On their issues page, they suggest that Teddy Roosevelt's interventionist policies were great and are what is needed currently. While I think at the time because there just weren't really regulations during the turn of the century for industry it was a good idea, it isn't good now. There are too many regulations on our businesses and industries that stifle job creation.
b) Environmental issues are another key area where I disagree. Its not that I think its fine to just polute the environment like we did during the Industrial Revolution, but when the federal government owns over 70% of the land in four states alone, something is obviously very wrong. I think its great to protect the Arizonan Striped Beetle, but when our government owns the vast majority of the land in our states, which by the way supercedes states' rights in our constitution, again, something is obviously very wrong.
c) The Whig Party suggests that we should increase funding for agencies, such as NOAA and NASA, an area where I completely disagree. We don't need any more spending in this country.
d) In terms of Immigration, the Whig Party suggests that we should grant amnesty to illegals. So let me get this straight, we're rewarding them for breaking the rules? I thought that you were supposed to get punished if you broke the rules. A the same time, our current legal immigration regulations are much too high. America is a melting pot and will always be that way.
Essentially, I'm a pure constitutionalist and originalist in almost all areas. That would be the best way of describing who I am.
"In terms of Immigration, the Whig Party suggests that we should grant amnesty to illegals. So let me get this straight, we're rewarding them for breaking the rules? I thought that you were supposed to get punished if you broke the rules."
Good thought! And, just how do you propose to "punish" those 12 million (or 20 million, who knows--they don't get counted in censuses) who are in this country by other than legal means? First, you'd have to find them all. Let me suggest that this is a physical impossibility. On second thought, I won't just suggest that it would be physically impossible, I will shout it. IT AIN'T POSSIBLE! If you think it is, there is definitely something wrong with your thought processes.
Ideology is one thing. But you have to be flexible enough to know when your particular ideology clashes with reality. I believe that yours on the subject of immigration does.
I am having a tough time with this test...there are a few questions that are too vague for me to give an direct answer.
22. wrong to enforce moral behavoir through the law because it infringes upon individual freedoms?
I hate the word moral ...it's such a subjective term?
someone give me an example of what you took this to mean?
"Peace Cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding."
Albert Einstein
I took it to mean such things as pornography or sex toys (is my mind the only one in the gutter? LOL).
For example, in some places in the south, it was (maybe still is) illegal to sell sex toys unless they were sold as novelties. Like they could be sold as a joke item, but they couldn't be sold for their real intention.
I had a hard time with the test for that raason also, so I ended up far more nuetral than I really believe I behave.
Some of what is deemed moral changes to rapidly to apply as a law such as the immoral behavoir of all women today who gasp show their KNEES!!! Good Gad and wear SLACKS!
and others are consistant through all human society in one form or another - such as murder.
So the question is unanswerable unless a specific is given.
No, that is a ridiculously nonsensical example. A more accurate and appropriate example would be the government determining that you can't murder someone. Or, the government determining that a 26 year old man can't marry a 14 year old girl.
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Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is.
-- Benjamin Franklin
Chance that was my point....exactly, right?
Morality? Is that murder, abortion, gay marriage, smoking pot, child labor laws???
"Peace Cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding."
Albert Einstein
That's a bizarre and ridiculous example of moral standards, and makes me really question where you are coming from in that statement.
A more accurate example would be the government moral standards on murder, stealing, etc as wrong and illegal.
On the other hand, does the government have to right to set moral standards for the whole nation that are based on religious principles of any one religion...such as abortion, gay marriage, etc.
Another example of acceptable moral standards being dictated by the government is stopping anything that lesses one class of people in comparison to another. Example...discrimination based on race, gender etc)
I am left social libertarian..
left 4.1
libertarian 4.59
foreign policy non-interventionalist -5.86
culture liberal -7.63
many of the questions are very complex and I had mixed feelings about them. We could post every question as it's own thread...I would love to see everyone's insight on a lot of these questions.
"Peace Cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding."
Albert Einstein
I find it interesting how many people, of very different views, fall under the libertarian label. I don't think it's because we fall under the terms of Ron Paulism but because we don't favor dictating to each other, and follow more of a "live and let live" philosophy. One aspect of the Republican Party that really disenchanted Republicans on this forum was the religious fundamentalists, and I think the libertarian label reflects that.
I had trouble with some questions too (disagreeing if viewed one way, agreeing another way) so I found myself using neutral a lot. I was a little surprised when I found myself in with the non-interventionist/pacifist lot when I didn't necessarily disagree about first strike situations or oil supply crisis situations.
I ended up as a left moderate social libertarian
and politically I could be considered a moderate Democrat. Left: 6.18, Libertarian: 3.12
My Foreign Policy Views
Score: -2.32
My Culture War Stance
Score: -4.56
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You are a left moderate social authoritarian.
Left: 6.3, Authoritarian: 1.55
On the left side are pacifists and anti-war activists. On the right side are those who want a strong military that intervenes around the world. You scored: -4.88
Where are you in the culture war? On the liberal side, or the conservative side? This scale may apply more to the US than other countries. You scored: -5.07