Political Compass - where does yours point? - Page 2

JAG · 10-06-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

I'm in lefty-ville!

Interesting to see how your views have evolved since 2004:

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

I've only done the political compass one 230 times, but once more

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Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: 4.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.79

Who are those people saying I'm a leftist now

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sabotai · 10-06-2012, 05:13 PM

Looking over from my 2004 post, I'm still about the same for Social Libertarian/Authoritarian but drifted left on economics. But that could just be the difference between picking "Agree" and "Strongly Agree" on some and the difference between "Disagree" and "Strongly Disagree" on others.

Izulde · 10-06-2012, 11:37 PM

Economic Left/Right: -4.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.59

which puts me fairly close to Dalai Lama territory.

Fun little test, although I do agree that it's designed to make people appear more left than they actually are.

ISiddiqui · 10-07-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JAG

Interesting to see how your views have evolved since 2004:

Indeed! I am insanely different than I was in 2004.

As I tend to say: Jesus made me a commie

lighthousekeeper · 10-07-2012, 12:54 AM

another liberal libertarian here, i guess. somethoughts:

1. as previously stated, the test is incredibly lower-left slanted. (which makes jon's position even more incredible.

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2. the results reinforce why i roll my eyes anytime someone calls themselves a "social liberal and fiscal conservative". of course we all feel that way in a theoretical world - you want those with true needs to get what they need, but you want to be fiscally conservative. but it's incredibly difficult to satisfy both simultaneously.

Solecismic · 10-07-2012, 12:57 AM

I'm generally pro-private sector, pro-choice, which means I'm out of luck when it comes to representation.

Young Drachma · 10-07-2012, 03:24 AM

I got more liberal over the past decade. I used to always rank on the right side of the spectrum and now I'm in the other quadrant. And how I did on this one probably underrated how I've shifted.

stevew · 10-07-2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MIJB#19

Hmmm, I think I was much more to the left in the past than I am now.

I got basically the same exact plotting as this.

NorvTurnerOverdrive · 10-07-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lighthousekeeper

1. as previously stated, the test is incredibly lower-left slanted. (which makes jon's position even more incredible.

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yep. 'from each according to his ability, to each according to his need'

heh.

Alan T · 10-07-2012, 08:06 AM

I almost always end up in the middle or near middle on these things.

Desnudo · 10-07-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Solecismic

I'm generally pro-private sector, pro-choice, which means I'm out of luck when it comes to representation.

I'll see you at the Ron Paul rally

Interesting that besides him, there are no leaders in the lower right.

Solecismic · 10-07-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Desnudo

I'll see you at the Ron Paul rally

Interesting that besides him, there are no leaders in the lower right.

It's been mentioned many times that the people we're supposedly lumped in with do not share our views.

I could no more vote for Ron Paul than I could vote for a Rick Santorum or a John Edwards.

The lower right of us, in theory at least, are those who truly feel government must be greatly limited in scope. However, that also would mean the greatest variation in personal views.

Vince, Pt. II · 10-07-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

As usual. Smidge to the right, 'bout 1/3-1/2 of the way down on the libertarian side.

+1

Dutch · 10-07-2012, 01:53 PM

I'm intrigued mostly by Solecismic and Alan T for showing up to the left of Obama and to the right of JiMG.

Solecismic · 10-07-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Economic Left/Right: 7.12

Dutch: One, no, that's not true (I'm 3.00 to the right economically). And two, left/right on this scale is purely economic. What we think of as left/right with respect to religion seems to affect this scale up and down instead.

I'm more a Founding-Fathers-type nerd in that I'm for as few government restrictions as possible both on my personal life (so I'm pro-choice/pro-gay rights/anti-nanny state) and on the economic world (so I actually *like* the concept of capitalism, which seems to be a dirty word these days).

Buccaneer · 10-07-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Solecismic

It's been mentioned many times that the people we're supposedly lumped in with do not share our views.

I could no more vote for Ron Paul than I could vote for a Rick Santorum or a John Edwards.

The lower right of us, in theory at least, are those who truly feel government must be greatly limited in scope. However, that also would mean the greatest variation in personal views.

Yep (on all points).

EagleFan · 10-07-2012, 06:35 PM

That test is flawed. It says I am a leftist facist.

PilotMan · 10-07-2012, 06:36 PM

I've moved very far to the left from where I was 10 years ago.

Edit: And yes, there are some horribly leading questions and very left leaning indeed.

Buccaneer · 10-07-2012, 06:56 PM

I think the results still miss the point of personal responsibilty/beliefs and the government's role. For example, one can personally be anti-abortion/pornography (for example) but that does not assume that government has a role in such.

Buccaneer · 10-07-2012, 06:57 PM

On the other hand, it does not surprise me to see nearly all of Western leaders (including Romney and Obama) bunched up in the upper right. Politicians.

larrymcg421 · 10-07-2012, 08:12 PM

No surprise here.

Economic Left/Right: -7.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.51

Maple Leafs · 10-07-2012, 09:23 PM

I find it interesting the Canada's conservative PM is basically in the exact same spot as the USA's crazy scary socialist lefty madman.

Grammaticus · 10-07-2012, 10:34 PM

How did you guys get it so you could display the image? did you copy the picture and host is somewhere?

JonInMiddleGA · 10-07-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Grammaticus

How did you guys get it so you could display the image? did you copy the picture and host is somewhere?

Didn't have to, just right-clicked for the image URL and posted that like a pic.

panerd · 10-08-2012, 08:27 AM

As others have said sections 5 and 6 seemed very slanted.

JediKooter · 10-08-2012, 10:59 AM

In addition to the heavily slanted questions, I felt quite a few were too narrowly defined, so mine isn't what I feel would be an honest interpretation, but, here it is anyway.

Though, I'm not surprised that I'm pretty much a bee line to the opposite direction of what our current politicians are.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 10-08-2012, 04:39 PM

panerd · 10-08-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

We need to meet up for a Dine rally!

10-06-2012, 11:37 PM	#53
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Economic Left/Right: -4.75 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.59 which puts me fairly close to Dalai Lama territory. Fun little test, although I do agree that it's designed to make people appear more left than they actually are. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

10-07-2012, 12:54 AM	#55
lighthousekeeper College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	another liberal libertarian here, i guess. somethoughts: 1. as previously stated, the test is incredibly lower-left slanted. (which makes jon's position even more incredible. ) 2. the results reinforce why i roll my eyes anytime someone calls themselves a "social liberal and fiscal conservative". of course we all feel that way in a theoretical world - you want those with true needs to get what they need, but you want to be fiscally conservative. but it's incredibly difficult to satisfy both simultaneously. __________________ ... Last edited by lighthousekeeper : 10-07-2012 at 01:00 AM.

10-07-2012, 03:24 AM	#57
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I got more liberal over the past decade. I used to always rank on the right side of the spectrum and now I'm in the other quadrant. And how I did on this one probably underrated how I've shifted. Last edited by Young Drachma : 10-07-2012 at 03:25 AM.

10-07-2012, 08:06 AM	#60
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	I almost always end up in the middle or near middle on these things. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-07-2012, 06:35 PM	#67
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	That test is flawed. It says I am a leftist facist. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

10-06-2012, 05:13 PM	#52
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Looking over from my 2004 post, I'm still about the same for Social Libertarian/Authoritarian but drifted left on economics. But that could just be the difference between picking "Agree" and "Strongly Agree" on some and the difference between "Disagree" and "Strongly Disagree" on others.

10-07-2012, 12:57 AM	#56
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	I'm generally pro-private sector, pro-choice, which means I'm out of luck when it comes to representation.

10-07-2012, 01:53 PM	#64
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I'm intrigued mostly by Solecismic and Alan T for showing up to the left of Obama and to the right of JiMG.

10-07-2012, 06:36 PM	#68
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I've moved very far to the left from where I was 10 years ago. Edit: And yes, there are some horribly leading questions and very left leaning indeed. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Last edited by PilotMan : 10-07-2012 at 06:37 PM.

10-07-2012, 06:56 PM	#69
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I think the results still miss the point of personal responsibilty/beliefs and the government's role. For example, one can personally be anti-abortion/pornography (for example) but that does not assume that government has a role in such.

10-07-2012, 06:57 PM	#70
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	On the other hand, it does not surprise me to see nearly all of Western leaders (including Romney and Obama) bunched up in the upper right. Politicians.

10-07-2012, 08:12 PM	#71
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	No surprise here. Economic Left/Right: -7.38 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.51 __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

10-07-2012, 09:23 PM	#72
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	I find it interesting the Canada's conservative PM is basically in the exact same spot as the USA's crazy scary socialist lefty madman. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

10-07-2012, 10:34 PM	#73
Grammaticus Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tennessee	How did you guys get it so you could display the image? did you copy the picture and host is somewhere?

10-08-2012, 08:27 AM	#75
panerd Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis	As others have said sections 5 and 6 seemed very slanted.

10-08-2012, 04:39 PM	#77
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO

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