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sabrewolf
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turicum, helvetistan
Jun 2002
time: 06:23
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after the picture-thread, the insanity-test and a lot of other community-questionings, here's a new one:
http://www.politicalcompass.org/
credits to KoalaBear33 for this link
about the poll:
there are 2 dimensions:
> the classical left - right (left, centred, right wing)
> libertarian - authoritarian (libertarian, middle, authoritarian)
there is some interesting analysis of famous people (thatcher, ghandi, stalin, hitler, etc.)
have fun!
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gsmoove23
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Really? Shows how different views can be across the pond. I was amazed by your rail system and the universal health care of course. Good to know in some parts of Europe I might not be considered such an extremist.
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gsmoove23
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Perhaps another reason is people who find their marks close to Hitler and Stalin get highly upset and decide to forget the whole thing.
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Kontiki
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Canada
Aug 2001
time: 00:23
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Apparently, eco: -3.25 and author: -2.97.
I've done that test before and have some problems with some of the questions, namely that they are either 1) stupid or 2) really open to interpretation. Two examples:
On environmental issues, thinking globally and acting locally is basically a good idea.
- I can't imagine anyone who would disagree with that, no matter what your political or social leanings are. It's a simple fact. How you implement such action may vary, but you can't be against the statement as it is.
One day, science may be able to cure homosexuality.
- Obviously, the key here is "cure", implying that homosexuality is some sort of disease. I personally don't believe that it is, but I wouldn't preclude science one day being able to come up with something (drug, etc.) that could change one's sexual orientation.
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gsmoove23
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I think you'll be suprised about what some people think on these subjects and thats the point of the survey. If you want to talk with people who think that homosexuality can be cured go over to the Miscellaneous off-topic forum. The thread title has something to do with goats in it.
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TheStinger
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International crime fighting playboy
Apr 2002
time: 05:23
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quote:
Originally posted by Kontiki
Apparently, eco: -3.25 and author: -2.97.
I've done that test before and have some problems with some of the questions, namely that they are either 1) stupid or 2) really open to interpretation. Two examples:
On environmental issues, thinking globally and acting locally is basically a good idea.
- I can't imagine anyone who would disagree with that, no matter what your political or social leanings are. It's a simple fact. How you implement such action may vary, but you can't be against the statement as it is.
One day, science may be able to cure homosexuality.
- Obviously, the key here is "cure", implying that homosexuality is some sort of disease. I personally don't believe that it is, but I wouldn't preclude science one day being able to come up with something (drug, etc.) that could change one's sexual orientation. |
Read the FAQ, it will explain why people might find some qustions offensive
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KoalaBear33
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Toronto
Jul 2001
time: 00:23
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My Score is -6 and -6.26.. exactly where I think I am...
Of many similar programs that I've seen this is the best that I have found. What this does is to sort of seperate polics from economics. This is the right way to do it IMO. Every econopolitical system is a either a political, economic, or a mixed system. Seperating it creates less confusion. Here are some examples of what I mean:
capitalism: pure economic system
communism: mix of economics and politics
fascism: pure political system
religious fundamentalism: pure political system
anarchism: mix of economics and politics
socialism: mix of economics and politics
As you can see, most of thse things can be seperated. For example, if you are a capitalist you are on the right whereas a fascist is on the right too (in typical left/right categorization). But the two "rights" don't share anything in common.
If there is any fault, I think the system doesn't clearly seperate the religion vs science stance. It asks the relevant questions but it is lumped in with the rest. Perhaps a 3rd dimension may be useful.
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As far as the score being tilted in certain directions, I can't say that it is necessarily wrong (although it could be--who knows?). Don't forget that this is from a European point of view. Some of the politicians listed there have been changing their positions. People are dynamic. As well, people in different parts of the world view things differently. For example, Americans consider their Democratic party as liberal/left whereas Europeans/Candians won't. The US Democrats are in bed with corporations so there is no way they will be considered left by Europeans.
In addition, people who are authoratarian will never disclose their scores or will purposely lie. For example, a sexist who abuses say his wife always pretends to support equality of the sexes. Unfortunately their idea of equality is women staying at home and listening to men. Similarly, a fascist will claim to support equality of races. Of course, their notion is to have pure racial states, often claiming to accomplish it via peaceful means (eg. expulsions).
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On Neoliberalism...
Neo-liberalism refers to modern economics. It's truly sad that the right stole the world liberal. Anyway, it is supposed to refer to economic policies that are more "open". For instance, neo-liberalism would be in favour of selling off national assets, opening up the markets, floating the currency, etc. Traditional (capitalist) policies, on the ther hand, are partly in favour of protectionism, fixed currencies, etc.
KoalaBear33
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gsmoove23
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Great post loin burger. Ugh, I'm far on the bottom left, I suddenly feel so lonely.
I am a little skeptical about a website that only post glowing reviews on the opinions page.
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07-11-2002 16:53
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All the british politicians are suprisingly on the right and authoritarian. A little confusing since I thought it was a basically socialist demo but I don't know anything, any brits have anything to say? I'm afraid to see where the american politicians end up.
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