Your political compass

[obfuscator]

So I'm curious to see what OT's political affiliations are in general.

 

There's a test here: http://www.politicalcompass.org/test which I think is pretty good. It's a bit long, but please try to answer questions truthfully so you get a realistic result.

 

It measures you on a chart like this one:

 

 

Right and left, authoritarian and Libertarian, etc. You can answer the poll questions as well!

 

Mine:

Economic Left/Right: -1.88

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.36

 

Slightly left, barely authoritarian. It's about what I was expecting, I've always been very middle ground politically with most of my opinions and then a few "far out" opinions in either direction.

 

My predictions: Seeing as this is the internet, more left than right. Not sure about auth vs lib though, should be interesting to see. Post away :)

[Zierro]

Economic Left/Right: -4.62

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.62

 

I also took a "What super villain are you?" quiz and it fits me quite well: You are Magneto. You fear the persecution of those that are different or underprivileged so much that you are willing to fight and hurt others for your cause.

[champion]

 

As usual.

[Skull]

Bottom left. I've taken that [bleep]ing quiz so many times it's not worth it anymore.

[Orpheus]

Economic Left/Right: -4.25

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.95

 

If it helps, I'm for complete freedom, with protections in place for those that cannot protect themselves, with restrictions on corporate power.

[Alg]

Economic Left/Right: -5.25

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.49

 

I disagree with many of the questions, but that's about accurate. Personal freedoms, but I don't trust corporations.

[Pinkbullet3]

[Saru Inc]

Despite everyone thinking I'm some red neck republican, I'm pretty damn liberal save a few things: My view on America as a global power, economic values, and ummm.. Abortion. LOL. everything else I'm a liberal, so I voted left. Most of the time I'm just trolling on political threads... :(

[KittyKat]

So far NE that I appear SW.

[Star_Fox]

Libertarian/Left.

[tripsis]

Economic Left/Right: -1.00

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.33

 

Although my "true answers" to some of the questions were "don't know/don't care" but I had to pick an answer so... :P

[Jernlov]

 

Economic Left/Right: 2.00

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.15

 

Right/Libertarians are pretty hard to find.

[Poppet]

-0.88

-0.92

 

Was really hoping for a closer middle ground fits me better. ;~;

[Alg]

Right/Libertarians are pretty hard to find.

There's the Libertarian party in the States. Basically, as little government intervention as possible.

[Jeffwilson99]

Someone questiosn I didn't really want to go one way or the other, but here's what I got.

 

Economic Left/Right: -5.38

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.92

[fakeitormakeit2]

My political coordinate:

Economic Left/Right: 0.25

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.69

I'm closer to the Y-axis than I thought [i thought I was going to be more right] and I thought I'd fall under libertarian.

 

I like how there's 3 people on the right but 12 on the left. It speaks to the political demographics of the forum and why certain threads tend to lead down a certain path.

[Enamoured]

Economic Left/Right: -1.38

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.41

 

Not particularly surprised, but it has moved over the years towards more centralist economic policy and more become more libertarian. I believe mine was previously something along the lines of -4.5/-2.9 :P

 

Reading up on neoliberal economic theory and taking economics papers have certainly persuaded me as to the benefits of freer markets, an example of which can be found in my signature.

[Alg]

My political coordinate:

Economic Left/Right: 0.25

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.69

I'm closer to the Y-axis than I thought [i thought I was going to be more right] and I thought I'd fall under libertarian.

 

I like how there's 3 people on the right but 12 on the left. It speaks to the political demographics of the forum and why certain threads tend to lead down a certain path.

The test tends to mix social and economic left. A lot of us are social left, and that pushes the economic bit (farther) left as well.

[Diesel]

Right/Libertarians are pretty hard to find.

 

Economic Left/Right: 1.12

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.92

 

 

I guess I'm pretty hard to find then.

 

(Although I'm more towards the middle than anything)

 

They should show how many times you contradict yourself. That would be more interesting.

[sees_all1]

Right/Libertarians are pretty hard to find.

 

Economic Left/Right: 1.12

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.92

 

 

I guess I'm pretty hard to find then.

 

(Although I'm more towards the middle than anything)

 

They should show how many times you contradict yourself. That would be more interesting.

 

I'm more of a nut than you.

 

Economic Left/Right: 5.50

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.26

I'd probably be more Libertarian if it wasn't for my views on life.

The government needs to be kept small, needs to stay out of our life, and needs to protect all of its citizens to the best of its ability.

 

One thing that I've realized is that most corporations are made up of people, and they exist to make a profit. This means that they do their best by selling a good or service to the public that satisfies a want or need, at a price that society deems acceptable. Its something the government could never do effectively.

[Iamdan]

Economic Left/Right: -4.38

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.59

[Blake]

I got Economic Left/Right: -1.62

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.92

On the graphs posted above by other people, it would be about the point (-2,1). After reading the definitions of all the sectors, I thought I would be bottom right, although I got top left. Some questions I didn't really get, and I never really chose strongly either. I haven't been super involved in politics, but enough to know a little. Maybe after I turn 18 and get more involved my position will be clearer.

[Hamtaro]

Economic Left/Right: 1.75

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.79

 

Meh, my views are mixed.

 

[spoiler=My views, if anyone cares. Don't hate if you disagree.]I come from a Catholic, Republican family (and I'm 16), but I don't like seeing issues as black and white (or rather blue and red).

• I hate the idea of a two-party system. Sure, you can vote for a third party, but that's basically wasting a vote. The last six elections, from my research, have been "lesser of two evils" decisions, it seems.
  
• I don't like the idea of public funding for rusted sculptures of God knows what (or as my township calls them, "art").
  
• I'm against wasteful spending in general. My state loves to replace roads that are in good condition, in order to create "jobs." Guy holding the Stop/Slow sign on a temporary one-lane road, that texts all day? Awesome use of taxpayer money. Ever hear of multi-tasking?
  
• I support freedom of religion/separation of church and state. The only exception to this would be blatant hate-cults such as Westboro Baptist Church. If a father of a deceased soldier shot one of those idiots at a protest of his son's funeral, I can pretty much guarantee a non-guilty verdict.
  
• I support business in general (I'm probably biased, though, as that's the type of career I'm pursuing).
  
• I support Gay Marriage/their right to adopt.
  
• I support legalization of and heavy taxation of marijuana (as long as it can only be done on private property).
  
• I oppose abortion morally, but it can be acceptable in specific cases.
  
• I don't see a problem with government wire-tapping or whatever it was that was mentioned. If you have nothing to hide, you shouldn't care.
  
• I would love to see the world at peace, but that won't happen for a long time. In the mean time, we need to defend ourselves (Afghanistan), not go on the offensive (Iraq).
  
• I don't see how long lines at the airport = "curbing our freedom in the name of counter-terrorism."
  
• I don't see a reason to have a natural distrust of political figures. If they're a general shady individual, or have a history of shadiness, then absolutely. Otherwise, give them a chance.
  
• I don't see why people who can afford their own health insurance should be forced onto a government run system, but I support free healthcare for those who legitimately need it.
  
• I support drug testing of welfare/unemployment recipients.
  
• I support laws keeping the environment protected, but not the ones that go over the top (such as every green law in the counter-progressive states of California and New York). I think the Midwest keeps a fair balance, whereas California/Northeast take it too far, and the South takes it as a joke.
  
• I think capital punishment should be optional (that is, the criminal has the choice) in all states. 100% undeniable (beyond a reasonable doubt) evidence should be required for the death penalty, though. The only instances where it should be mandatory, are for those who could still be threats to society. For instance, if Osama Bin Laden was in prison, what's going to stop his men from breaking him free? Sure, there will be a fortified defense, but innocent men shouldn't have to risk their lives to keep a mass murderer incarcerated.
  
• I'm against racism or the idea of one race being superior.
  
• I'm strongly against frivolous law suits where common sense would dictate that the individual filing suit is an idiot. YOU spilled coffee on yourself that you ordered to be HOT on your lap? You don't deserve X million dollars, you deserve to be called an idiot. You backed out of your garage, ran over your kid, and you're going to blame the car manufacturer for YOU not checking behind you? You deserve to be in a prison, not a mansion.
  
• I hate the "Bill O'Reily, Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, Keith Olbermann, almost all college professors, etc" crowd who tells morons how they should think. Nothing we can do about that, though.
  

That about sums it up, I guess.

 

Also, I didn't like Obama at first, but he hasn't done too bad of a job so far (probably about the same as Bush in his first term). He helped out the auto-industry, ended the war in Iraq (or at least cause the pressure to end it), and is promoting stronger relations with the UN and EU. Kind of glad he won now (probably didn't deserve the Nobel Peace Prize, though). Imagine the possibility of Palin as President :ohnoes:.

 

[Skeptical]

If the government can wiretap you, it's only a problem if you aren't doing anything illegal, right?

 

Only as long as it's acceptable that they search you and your house and car every day. Nothing to hide, right?

 

 

On-topic:

Economic Left/Right: -9.00

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -8.31

 

EDIT:

 

SINCE WHEN THE HELL DID OBAMA END THE WAR IN IRAQ! http://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/2010/09/26/u-s-troops-still-fighting-in-iraq-despite-obama-announcement/

[Hamtaro]

If the government can wiretap you, it's only a problem if you aren't doing anything illegal, right?

 

Only as long as it's acceptable that they search you and your house and car every day. Nothing to hide, right?

 

 

On-topic:

Economic Left/Right: -9.00

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -8.31

 

EDIT:

 

SINCE WHEN THE HELL DID OBAMA END THE WAR IN IRAQ! http://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/2010/09/26/u-s-troops-still-fighting-in-iraq-despite-obama-announcement/

It would be impractical to search one's car/house every day, without suspicion of illegal activity. The suspicion would stem form contact with other people, such as over the phone, or through email. Suspicion would initially stem from contacting already known terrorists/criminals. It inconveniences you in no way whatsoever for the government to wire tape you (that is unless something illegal is going on). They don't care who's dating whom or what girl you hooked up with last night, and they certainly don't broadcast it to the general public.

 

I edited my post to fit what you had to say about the war in Iraq. Troops are still fighting there in order to assimilate the Iraqi troops into combat. The war itself, however, is over. And while Obama didn't directly end the war, he caused the pressure to do so (surprised he had the guts to do so). Good to see most of our troops coming home, regardless. Sure, we killed a few terrorists here and there in Iraq, but did we find any WMDs? No, we didn't. Our soldiers did a good job, but those in charge need to know when a war is finished.