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Tasaio · 02-22-2007, 02:24 AM

Greetings!

There are a couple of iffy questions on this survey, but for the most part, I liked it.

Political Compass

My results:

Economic left/right = -3.63
Social libertarian/Authoritarian = -5.28

Tasaio · 02-22-2007, 02:36 AM

Sorry, I should clarify:

Those results are from some time ago...last year, to be precise.

I've just retaken the test, and my new results are:

Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.28

Incredible change! My view on business (and the ethics of becoming wealthy) were heavily influenced by Steve's blog, hence my change of view.

Chris_Stretten · 02-22-2007, 04:55 AM

- 5.00
- 7.18
for me...
Apparently I have a similar views as The Dalai Lama and Gandhi, and close with Nelson Mandela.

I can live with that.

Cheers,
Chris

Baltar · 02-22-2007, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasaio

Sorry, I should clarify:

Those results are from some time ago...last year, to be precise.

I've just retaken the test, and my new results are:

Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.28

Mine is:

Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.15

We should talk sometime.

Interestingly enough, this quadrant is empty in the International Leaders chart.

Perseus · 02-22-2007, 07:29 AM

Just did the test,

Economic Left/Right: -5.13
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.38

More or less the opposite of Thatcher

placebo · 02-22-2007, 11:34 AM

Economic Left/Right: -2.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.10

I'm so near the middle of the graph, and i actually always wanted to be just in the centar of all political thoughts. seems that is the most objective and most empathic way of thinking. Only things that are pushing me little to 3rd quadrant are social matters like school and health care, plus misunderstanding with big multinational companies.

Mayo · 02-22-2007, 01:00 PM

Haha: Economic Left/Right: -0.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.15

It seems i'm pretty balanced liberal..... (^_^)

WanderingOak · 02-22-2007, 01:21 PM

Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.38

Fairly close to the center, with Libertarian/Right leanings.

Akashic_Librarian · 02-22-2007, 02:05 PM

Economic Left/Right: -5.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.85

I am like Ghandi.

Adam · 02-22-2007, 02:43 PM

0.75/-8

In other words, money is a tool, neither good nor evil. Like any tool, it should be understood and used responsibly. Stay out of everyone's personal life.

ahimel · 02-22-2007, 08:27 PM

As I was the last time I took this test, I'm pretty moderate left-right (depends on whether the particular test I take focuses more on gay rights or financial management - I mostly agree with Democrat's principles but think you'd be a fool to let them manage the budget) and pretty strongly libertarian. I think that part has to do with the fact that I'm smarter than 99.99% of elected officials....

-2
-5.85

Angela · 02-22-2007, 09:22 PM

-6.88
-7.64

A little to the left of Ghandi, and slightly more adverse to authority.

bellbird · 02-22-2007, 11:16 PM

Economic left/right -4.50
Social Libertarian/ Authoritarian -4.82
hm....... interesting! I think Ghandi's ideas have rubbed off on me haha. Good one, I'm happy with that.

tomjen · 02-23-2007, 09:48 AM

-0.63
-4.72

There where some very interesting questions on that one, but several times i lacked a "misleading question" button.

Light · 02-24-2007, 08:24 AM

Economic Left/Right: -5.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.62

Occasionally a middle answer of unsure or no opinion might have been nice. This is about where I expected to be.

ahimel · 02-26-2007, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomjen

-0.63
-4.72

There where some very interesting questions on that one, but several times i lacked a "misleading question" button.

I noticed that one also. I would have liked a, "Neither, you idiot, it's a stupid question" option a couple of times.

Brutha · 02-27-2007, 06:18 PM

Economic Left/Right: -1.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.03

Some questions are extremly unclear.

Quote:

A significant advantage of a one-party state is that it avoids all the arguments that delay progress in a democratic political system.

What does it mean when you say "Agree", does that mean that you are pro one-party or that you simply accept the fact that decisions are made faster in a one-party state.

sadavis00 · 02-28-2007, 05:09 AM

Everyone seems to have similar "Gandhian" political leanings, does everyone belong to the same poltical party in their country also? I would think these leaning correspond to the Democratic party in the U.S, the Liberal party in Canada, the Congress in India, and so on.

Doku · 02-28-2007, 11:13 AM

Economic Left/Right: -1.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.69

Light · 03-01-2007, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sadavis00

Everyone seems to have similar "Gandhian" political leanings, does everyone belong to the same poltical party in their country also? I would think these leaning correspond to the Democratic party in the U.S, the Liberal party in Canada, the Congress in India, and so on.

Personally, I hate the way everything is classified as either "Democrat" or "Republican". I don't like how parties work in general, where people often just vote with their party, not truly understanding the issues.

As for a political party, I'm not registered yet, but my plan is to register for the Green party. Originally I was going to be an independant, but I looked over some party platforms and I agree with so much of the Green party platform that I decided it might be a good party to register with.

Trina · 03-19-2007, 07:30 AM

Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: -5.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.62

Just like I thought. LOL.

openeyes · 03-19-2007, 10:47 PM

Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: 0.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.26

I've only voted libertarian so far, but depending on the candidate would consider voting for someone who happened to be democrat, or, in special cases possibly even a republican. The only candidate that I'd ever say I trusted was Harry Browne (love his books), and now he's passed on. Maybe he can preside via a oiji board if enough of us write him in ...

bert eats dirt · 03-27-2007, 04:31 PM

Heh hadn't done this one in ages. Good to see I'm still nice 'n left wing

Economic Left/Right: -5.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.08

Natasha · 03-27-2007, 06:41 PM

I am close to Nelson Mandela, but more libertarian, it looks like:

Economic Left/Right: -7.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.33

I am amused by the fact that the high majority of us are in the Libertarian Left quadrant, while our president (GWB) is extremely in the Authoritarian Right. lol

bert eats dirt · 03-28-2007, 02:53 PM

Yeah Natasha I thought that was interesting too - I'd wager that most Americans are in the Authoritarian/Capitalist quadrant, so I was surprised to see that not one of us here is! (I'm not American, but y'know)

aelle · 03-28-2007, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutha

What does it mean when you say "Agree", does that mean that you are pro one-party or that you simply accept the fact that decisions are made faster in a one-party state.

I think it means that you agree that the fact that decisions are made faster is an advantage.

I discovered this test several years ago (when I was about 15 or 16 I think), and since then I have been moving slightly to the right of the economic axis (now I am at -6.88... ) and sinking to the bottom of the social liberties scale (now -7.38)

I have always thought that being in favor of social liberties was a sign of maturity and consciousness, and this seems to be confirmed by the results posted on this forum!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sadavis00

Everyone seems to have similar "Gandhian" political leanings, does everyone belong to the same poltical party in their country also? I would think these leaning correspond to the Democratic party in the U.S, the Liberal party in Canada, the Congress in India, and so on.

I usually vote for the French Socialist party (which is more social-democrat than communist

) because their views on social securities and economy are close to mine, but I don't think any political party is liberal enough, by definition. Political parties are here to form higher powers and have some kind of control on the people, so that's quite incompatible with high personal liberties.

Tasaio · 03-28-2007, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aelle

I think it means that you agree that the fact that decisions are made faster is an advantage.

I discovered this test several years ago (when I was about 15 or 16 I think), and since then I have been moving slightly to the right of the economic axis (now I am at -6.88... ) and sinking to the bottom of the social liberties scale (now -7.38)

I have always thought that being in favor of social liberties was a sign of maturity and consciousness, and this seems to be confirmed by the results posted on this forum!

I usually vote for the French Socialist party (which is more social-democrat than communist

) because their views on social securities and economy are close to mine, but I don't think any political party is liberal enough, by definition. Political parties are here to form higher powers and have some kind of control on the people, so that's quite incompatible with high personal liberties.

You should vote for Le Pen.

Sam988 · 03-30-2007, 03:32 PM

Economic Left/Right: 1.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.79

Libertarian Right here

JMan · 03-30-2007, 09:34 PM

Economic Left/Right: 1.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.92

I see that there is a swing from Economic Left to Right across the board, but most of us are into less Government intervention/authoritarianism and want our freedom - less regulation please! Let us make our own decisions! And don't hinder those facilitating our choices.

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02-22-2007, 02:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tasaio Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 273	Sorry, I should clarify: Those results are from some time ago...last year, to be precise. I've just retaken the test, and my new results are: Economic Left/Right: 0.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.28 Incredible change! My view on business (and the ethics of becoming wealthy) were heavily influenced by Steve's blog, hence my change of view.

02-22-2007, 04:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chris_Stretten Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 37	- 5.00 - 7.18 for me... Apparently I have a similar views as The Dalai Lama and Gandhi, and close with Nelson Mandela. I can live with that. Cheers, Chris

02-22-2007, 07:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Perseus Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 21	Just did the test, Economic Left/Right: -5.13 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.38 More or less the opposite of Thatcher

02-22-2007, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
placebo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: No where Posts: 189	Economic Left/Right: -2.88 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.10 I'm so near the middle of the graph, and i actually always wanted to be just in the centar of all political thoughts. seems that is the most objective and most empathic way of thinking. Only things that are pushing me little to 3rd quadrant are social matters like school and health care, plus misunderstanding with big multinational companies.

02-22-2007, 01:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mayo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Croatia Posts: 448	Haha: Economic Left/Right: -0.38 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.15 It seems i'm pretty balanced liberal..... (^_^)

02-22-2007, 01:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
WanderingOak Family Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,184	Economic Left/Right: 0.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.38 Fairly close to the center, with Libertarian/Right leanings.

02-22-2007, 02:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Akashic_Librarian Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Darkness / The Never Posts: 1,673	Economic Left/Right: -5.88 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.85 I am like Ghandi.

02-22-2007, 02:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Adam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Logan, UT Posts: 357	0.75/-8 In other words, money is a tool, neither good nor evil. Like any tool, it should be understood and used responsibly. Stay out of everyone's personal life.

02-22-2007, 08:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
ahimel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 398	As I was the last time I took this test, I'm pretty moderate left-right (depends on whether the particular test I take focuses more on gay rights or financial management - I mostly agree with Democrat's principles but think you'd be a fool to let them manage the budget) and pretty strongly libertarian. I think that part has to do with the fact that I'm smarter than 99.99% of elected officials.... -2 -5.85

02-22-2007, 09:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Angela Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 22,520	-6.88 -7.64 A little to the left of Ghandi, and slightly more adverse to authority.

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bellbird Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 194	Economic left/right -4.50 Social Libertarian/ Authoritarian -4.82 hm....... interesting! I think Ghandi's ideas have rubbed off on me haha. Good one, I'm happy with that.

02-23-2007, 09:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
tomjen Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 47	-0.63 -4.72 There where some very interesting questions on that one, but several times i lacked a "misleading question" button.

02-24-2007, 08:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
Light Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Middle of Nowhere (provided the USA is considered Nowhere) Posts: 56	Economic Left/Right: -5.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.62 Occasionally a middle answer of unsure or no opinion might have been nice. This is about where I expected to be.

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sadavis00 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 98	Everyone seems to have similar "Gandhian" political leanings, does everyone belong to the same poltical party in their country also? I would think these leaning correspond to the Democratic party in the U.S, the Liberal party in Canada, the Congress in India, and so on.

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Doku Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central MD Posts: 385	Economic Left/Right: -1.38 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.69

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Trina Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The most Utarded place on the planet. Posts: 160	Your political compass Economic Left/Right: -5.88 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.62 Just like I thought. LOL.

03-19-2007, 10:47 PM	#22 (permalink)
openeyes Family Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,629	Your political compass Economic Left/Right: 0.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.26 I've only voted libertarian so far, but depending on the candidate would consider voting for someone who happened to be democrat, or, in special cases possibly even a republican. The only candidate that I'd ever say I trusted was Harry Browne (love his books), and now he's passed on. Maybe he can preside via a oiji board if enough of us write him in ...

03-27-2007, 04:31 PM	#23 (permalink)
bert eats dirt Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 43	Heh hadn't done this one in ages. Good to see I'm still nice 'n left wing Economic Left/Right: -5.38 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.08

03-27-2007, 06:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
Natasha Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 43	I am close to Nelson Mandela, but more libertarian, it looks like: Economic Left/Right: -7.75 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.33 I am amused by the fact that the high majority of us are in the Libertarian Left quadrant, while our president (GWB) is extremely in the Authoritarian Right. lol

03-28-2007, 02:53 PM	#25 (permalink)
bert eats dirt Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 43	Yeah Natasha I thought that was interesting too - I'd wager that most Americans are in the Authoritarian/Capitalist quadrant, so I was surprised to see that not one of us here is! (I'm not American, but y'know)

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Sam988 Family Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,232	Economic Left/Right: 1.88 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.79 Libertarian Right here

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JMan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 342	Economic Left/Right: 1.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.92 I see that there is a swing from Economic Left to Right across the board, but most of us are into less Government intervention/authoritarianism and want our freedom - less regulation please! Let us make our own decisions! And don't hinder those facilitating our choices.