I know that there's already a political spectrum test in this section, but I found it a bit limited and based too heavily on US issues. So, here's one I found that I think provides a more general reading of your political views:
http://www.gotoquiz.com/politics/political-spectrum-quiz.html (http://www.gotoquiz.com/politics/political-spectrum-quiz.html)
My results.
You are a far-left social libertarian.
Left: 8.01, Libertarian: 4.04
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I am a left social libertarian. Left: 3.6, Libertarian: 3.63
At least according to the quiz.
<b>My Political Views</b><br>I am a far-right moderate social libertarian<br>Right: 8.87, Libertarian: 2.29<br><img src="http://www.gotoquiz.com/politics/grid/38x25.gif"><br><a href="http://www.gotoquiz.com/politics/political-spectrum-quiz.html">Political Spectrum Quiz</a><br>
some questions could have being defined better to separate the state and federal gov
I am a center-left social moderate. Left: 1.5, Authoritarian: 0.93
Quote from: Carolynn on February 01, 2014, 06:37:36 AM
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some questions could have being defined better to separate the state and federal gov
lol... I don't think we should ever engage in political discussion.
Too many of the questions were open to interpretation.
Apparently I am a left moderate social libertarian.
Left: 5.63, Libertarian: 3.01
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No real surprise there for me, but considering how much I'm accused of being a socialist radical I guess that just means my accusers must be pretty far to the right. ::)
You are a far-right social libertarian.
Right: 10, Libertarian: 10
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I am apparently a left social libertarian.
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Kind of a pacifist:
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Culturally more liberal:
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Quote from: LearnedHand on February 03, 2014, 02:43:33 PM
I am apparently a left social libertarian.
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Kind of a pacifist:
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Culturally more liberal:
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lol... "Kind of a pacifist"... but don't test me, as there's a chance I might rip your head off.
JS thank you for fixing my post I'm not sure what I did wrong. I've already decided to not engage in politics here but this seem to be a fun quiz
I am a left social libertarian.
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I should point out that the test was kinda vague about stuff, and that my personal opinion of my political stance is that I am an ultraliberal gun-toting pacifist. I want everyone to have an equal chance, I'm pro-abortion, hate the criminal justice system because public defenders are not equal to paid lawyers and that can make all the difference, and hate the healthcare system and public school system because both are close to a death sentence if you aren't born in the right district.
I was raised ultraconservative right-wing religious fanatic, so I am aware of the troubles and compartmentalization regarding communication in the U.S.
I gotta admit, I thought I was very pro right. I guess not lol
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I agree a lot of the questions where ambiguous and your interpretation could change your answer completely the opposite.
I could not paste the graph but as a compass I was At the end of East.
You are a left moderate social libertarian
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That's about where I'd place myself, albeit further down the Y-axis.
My Political Views
I am a far-left moderate social libertarian
Left: 8.02, Libertarian: 1.97
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Political Spectrum Quiz (http://www.gotoquiz.com/politics/political-spectrum-quiz.html)
<b>My Political Views</b><br>I am a far-right social libertarian<br>Right: 8.56, Libertarian: 3.68<br>
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Pretty much as I expected, I'm a Left Social Moderate.
Left Social Moderate
You are a far-left moderate social libertarian.
Left: 9.62, Libertarian: 1.59
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About what I expected to be honest. Have to read some of the questions twice as it can sometimes be confusing if you are answering in the affirmative or not.
I am for all effects and purposes a Political Nihilist, and really refuse to be cornered on some grid in this case. Governments and societies are mystic/ethereal constructs we put together and is nothing more than a form of complicated tribalism. People only THINK the "government" is real: political parties are like churches, politicians the priests, and their ideals their god. I believe there is (currently) a neccessity for some form of illusion of government/social structure, sure, but find them all to be flawed because people are flawed. All governments are doomed to fall. When this eventually happens, the law of the jungle, anarchism, and Social Darwinism picks up the slack until another construct is recycled from the intellectual graveyard of dead societies and a temporary truce is called. In a matter of time, the new government splits into factions, becomes old, and crumbles.
Rinse, repeat.
Standards of Left/Right and Liberal/Conservative shift on a regular basis: in the early 1900s in the US, the Republicans were actually the Progressive/Liberals and the Democrats were the Conservative branch. Think about that one for a bit.
And, like a god, no two people can agree what "government" is, because it is an abstract.
The United States is not a Democracy, even though a lot of people think so. If you listen to the Pledge, there is a beautiful little line that says:
"...and to the REPUBLIC for which it stands..."
A Republic means that politicians make the decisions, not the people. But apparently a lot of us think this is not true. You have to understand the fundamental differences between a Republic and a Democracy. If we were a Democracy all Presidents would be chosen by the Popular Vote, which they are not: they are elected by the Electoral College, which is the Politicians. Hello? Republic!
So really, for me, it is survival of the fittest. When (and if) the perfect government comes together it will be when mankind reaches a point of intellectual and emotional maturity to one day say:
"Wow. This is nice and all, but we don't need this ______ anymore."
I usually get left 9 and 3 towards authoritarian.
I'm a Libertarian 8.04, Near center on the left-right thingy. Both major parties have serious issues with respect to the general population, and need to be reformed.
My parents were Democrats, but in the 1950's-1960's it was a totally different animal.
Many fond memories of hearing JFK give inspiring speeches backed up by actions that benefitted everybody.
It really was Camelot, I swear.
Then the monsters killed him, and rubbed salt in the wounds of hundreds of millions. I remember by mother's face when they slapped us with the Warren Commissions 70 year gag order, the tears fell like rain from her eyes. Vile creatures they were. Stinking rotten lying monsters still running around today.
Sigh. Close your eyes, listen to the JFK speeches, and imagine a man who cared deeply for all people. No lies, no tricks, no bs, no broken promises.
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I think I'm more inclined to intervene in some cases, however the quiz lacked options for more measure responses. >:-)
about what I thought it would be
You are a left social moderate.
Left: 3.28, Authoritarian: 0.01
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Compass:
You are a centrist social moderate.
Right: 0.21, Authoritarian: 0.94
(About right where I thought I would be almost right in the center)
<b>My Political Views</b><br>I am a left moderate social libertarian<br>Left: 6.45, Libertarian: 2.94<br><img src="http://www.gotoquiz.com/politics/grid/7x26.gif"><br><a href="http://www.gotoquiz.com/politics/political-spectrum-quiz.html">Political Spectrum Quiz</a><br>
Yeah I don't think I'll have a discussion with the war mongering right leaning, I have quite the temper with politics :P
Edit: Okay I give up trying to post this properly lol
You are a right moderate social libertarian.
Right: 3.76, Libertarian: 1.24
Makes sense, I guess. Some of the questions were less than well phrased, though.
Compass:
You are a left social libertarian.
Left: 6.12, Libertarian: 7.1
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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: -7.32
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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: -6.45
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You are a center-left social moderate.
Left: 1.69, Libertarian: 0.33
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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: -1.19
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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: -2.22
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