NationStates Jolt Archive

For those who have never taken the test, click here. (www.politicalcompass.org)

My results:

Economic Left/Right: 9.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 7.85

Look at me sig. You sould update your own by the way ;)

I've got mine in my signature as well.

For those who have never taken the test, click here. (www.politicalcompass.org)

My results:

Economic Left/Right: 9.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 7.85

Hmm...I've never heard anything about this politcal compass...

Well, maybe once.

Or twice....

EVERY DAY.

The Similized World and Leonistan, which compass did you use?

The Similized World and Leonistan, which compass did you use?
I used the normal politicalcompass.org or something for my economics and the moral compass for the other two. But I can't remember the adress for that.

And as always, I also advocate this other political test:
http://www.orgburo.com/pofoquiz/pofo.php

What I got the 1st time (in my siggy):
Economic Left/Right: -1.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.46

What I got the second time after my views changed slightly:
Economic Left/Right: -1.33
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.91

I liked the first one better though.

For those who have never taken the test, click here. (www.politicalcompass.org)

My results:

Economic Left/Right: 9.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 7.85

Hola, Fellow Republican Authoritarian! There Are Not Many of us left, Comrade!

Economic Left/Right: -5.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.36

Oh yeaaah right between Nelson Mandela and The Dalai Llama, im in good company

Economic Left/Right: +8.60
Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.10

And as always, I also advocate this other political test:
http://www.orgburo.com/pofoquiz/pofo.php

That's a good quiz

Results:

You scored 24 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are less likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit

You scored 72 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.

You scored 70 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals.

You scored 60 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to favour international bodies over national ones.

You scored 60 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to favour international bodies over national ones.

You scored 53 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs.

You scored 90 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry.

That's pretty accurate, actually.

Economic Left/Right: +8.60
Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.10

That's really close to mine:

Economic Left/Right: +8.50

I'm a little more libertarian, though:

Libertairan Authoritarian: -4.63

Economic Left/Right: -1.63
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.51

*points to sig* My first test results....

Mine after just retaking it:
Economic Left/Right: -8.63
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.38

Economic Left/Right: 10
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.87

Hola, Fellow Republican Authoritarian! There Are Not Many of us left, Comrade!

*Raises hand*

I'm a Republican, as well.

Economic Left/Right: 1.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.56

...it doesn't get much more centrist than this.

The Similized World and Leonistan, which compass did you use?
The same thing you likned to mate ;)

For those who have never taken the test, click here. (www.politicalcompass.org)

My results:

Economic Left/Right: 9.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 7.85

I'm:

Economic Left/Right: 10.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 9.13

:p

Holy heck.. how did you guys get 10 in the economic scores? whoa.. heheheh

Economic Left/Right: 2.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21

what do u think ?

Economic Left/Right: -5.13
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 2.82

Holy heck.. how did you guys get 10 in the economic scores? whoa.. heheheh

"Business should only be concerned with brining profits to their shareholders" and all those type of answers. ;)

"Business should only be concerned with brining profits to their shareholder" and all those type of answers. ;)

I thought i went as far as i could go on those..

I used the normal politicalcompass.org or something for my economics and the moral compass for the other two. But I can't remember the adress for that.

And as always, I also advocate this other political test:
http://www.orgburo.com/pofoquiz/pofo.php
Pretty good test this. Still, it's annoying all these things are based around the concept of representative democracy & capitalism. Both look like utter failures in my opinion, and I am dead against both.

Individual vs Social
You scored 31 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are less likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit.

Theist vs Materialist
You scored 87 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.

Big Government vs Small Government
You scored 83 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals.

Nationalist vs Internationalist
You scored 80 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are more likely to favour international bodies over national ones.

Protectionist vs Free Trader
You scored 93 out of 100 on a scale of Protectionist vs Free Trader. This means that politically you are more likely to favour free trade over protectionist policies.

Absolutist vs Non-Absolutist
You scored 54 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs.

Controlled Market vs Liberal Market
You scored 63 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry.

Marxist vs Non-Marxist
You scored 41 out of 100 on a scale of Marxist vs Non-Marxist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to follow the philosophies of Marx.


I never would've believed a site would take me for a Libertarian... Quite odd that.

Overall, the PoliticsForum quiz considers you a theist, nationalist, free-trade, non-absolutist, liberal-market kind of person, who doesn't sound like a Marxist.

These characteristics would put you in the overall category of libertarian. Your natural home at PoliticsForum would be the Liberalism area.

Below, on this page, is an analysis of the (up to) eight categories that you were sorted into above, and an explanation of how you scored on the eight scales used to determine these categorisations.

The pages following this one show the breakdown of results for all participants on each question. You can freely navigate through the pages by using the hyperlinks in the top right of each page.




Individual vs Social
"The individualist believes that society works best through a focus on individual rights, freedoms, actions and responsibilities. The social thinker believes that the ideal state should focus more upon collective action and take a social approach to rights and responsibilities."


Individual Social

You scored 47 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit.

29% of test takers were more individual than you.
69% of test takers were more social than you.



Theist vs Materialist
"The materialist believes that all objective criteria to influence politics can be reasonably derived without recourse to the divine or the spiritual. The theist believes that spiritual beliefs are important and should influence government policy."


Theist Materialist

You scored 20 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.

4% of test takers were more theist than you.
96% of test takers were more materialist than you.




Big Government vs Small Government
"The big government advocate believes that governments should be responsible for regulating a wide array of social practices, even what might be considered personal decisions such as abortion, euthanasia, children's education and births. A small government advocate thinks that, wherever possible, these issues should be up to individuals or companies to direct."


Big Gov Small Gov

You scored 48 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals.

24% of test takers were more big government than you.
74% of test takers were more small government than you.



Nationalist vs Internationalist
"The nationalist believes in the sovereign rule of nation states, particularly his or her own. The internationalist believes that there should be more important international fora and perhaps, ultimately, international government."


National International

You scored 35 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are less likely to favour international bodies over national ones.

11% of test takers were more nationalist than you.
88% of test takers were more internationalist than you.



Protectionist vs Free Trader
"The protectionist believes in barriers against free trade most probably due to a belief that this is in his or her country's interests. The free trader rejects such notions, believing that the system ultimately suffers when tariffs, subsidies and other obstacles to free trade persist."


Protection Free-Trade

You scored 64 out of 100 on a scale of Protectionist vs Free Trader. This means that politically you are more likely to favour free trade over protectionist policies.

66% of test takers were more protectionist than you.
33% of test takers were more pro free trade than you.



Absolutist vs Non-Absolutist
"The absolutist believes that either a divine presence or scientific laws provide absolute truths about the world, which can and should be applied in practise. The non-absolutist may be either a relativist, or simply someone who is more pragmatic."


Absolute Non-Absolute

You scored 75 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs.

96% of test takers were more absolutist than you.
4% of test takers were more non-absolutist than you.



Controlled Market vs Liberal Market
"Both of these categories assume a capitalist system. Assuming this system, the controlled market believer holds that government should intervene in regulating a nation's economy: wage laws, environmental standards, privatised industries and workplace relations policy. A liberal market thinker believes that such regulation is unnecessary and often counter-productive."


Controlled Liberal

You scored 66 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry.

85% of test takers were more controlled market thinkers than you.
14% of test takers were more liberal market thinkers than you.



Marxist vs Non-Marxist
"This scale purports to show to what extent you follow the thought and teachings of Marx. Marxists tend to be scientific, materialist and revolutionary, believe in class struggle and the laws of historical and dialectic materialism."


Marxist Non-Marxist

You scored 64 out of 100 on a scale of Marxist vs Non-Marxist. This means that politically you are less likely to follow the philosophies of Marx.

86% of test takers were more Marxist than you.
13% of test takers were more non-Marxist than you.

I scored

Economic Left/Right: -7.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.18

and...

Individual vs Social
You scored 52 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit.

Theist vs Materialist
You scored 94 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.

Big Government vs Small Government
You scored 52 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals.

Nationalist vs Internaionalist
You scored 75 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are more likely to favour international bodies over national ones.

Protectionist vs Free Trader
You scored 89 out of 100 on a scale of Protectionist vs Free Trader. This means that politically you are more likely to favour free trade over protectionist policies.

Absolutist vs Non Absolutist
You scored 58 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs.

Controlled Market vs Liberal Market
You scored 5 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry.

[B]Marxist vs Non-Marxist
You scored 27 out of 100 on a scale of Marxist vs Non-Marxist. This means that politically you are more likely to follow the philosophies of Marx.

I took this simply because it's a different political compass than the last one I took (which I did lose the link for, sorry) a couple weeks ago, but I ended up with a somewhat expected result:

Economic Left/Right: -3.63
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.44

Granted, I'm in a crappy mood and am currently way more biased on half those questions than usual, after a night of thrilling debate, so I'm a little shocked that I didn't have more socialist/anarchist (as they're apparently the same thing on this one....?) didn't shine through as much, but....whatev.

Check sig.

My political compass results are in my sig.

The other quiz was an interesting one. The results I got didn't surprise me much however. I already knew I was a socialist :D.

Individual vs Social - You scored 62 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are more likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit.

Theist vs Materialist - You scored 88 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.

Big Government vs Small Government - You scored 64 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals.

Nationalist vs Internationalist - You scored 82 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are more likely to favour international bodies over national ones.

Protectionist vs Free Trader - You scored 83 out of 100 on a scale of Protectionist vs Free Trader. This means that politically you are more likely to favour free trade over protectionist policies.

Absolutist vs Non-Absolutist - You scored 70 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs.

Controlled Market vs Liberal Market - You scored 32 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry.

Marxist vs Non-Marxist - You scored 45 out of 100 on a scale of Marxist vs Non-Marxist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to follow the philosophies of Marx.

I took this a fair while ago, but my results have changed somewhat. I'm a little bit further to the right this time on economics but a reasonable jump to the left on Social and Libertarian issues.

Economic Left/Right: -7.63
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -9.23

Economic Left/Right: -1.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.05

Economic Left/Right: -4.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.49

About the same as Ghandi, apparently..

Have a look at my sig, if you like. I do like your resulty pretty much, El Caudillo. ;)

Last I took it I got like -8/-8, hardcore left libertarian.

Your political compass

Economic Left/Right: -3.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.38

:D

Let's see...
Economic Left/Right: -8.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.85

And as always, I also advocate this other political test:
http://www.orgburo.com/pofoquiz/pofo.php

Nice test.

88% of test takers were more individual than you.
11% of test takers were more social than you.

81% of test takers were more theist than you.
18% of test takers were more materialist than you.

20% of test takers were more big government than you.
78% of test takers were more small government than you

98% of test takers were more nationalist than you.
1% of test takers were more internationalist than you.

26% of test takers were more protectionist than you.
72% of test takers were more pro free trade than you.

21% of test takers were more absolutist than you.
77% of test takers were more non-absolutist than you.

5% of test takers were more controlled market thinkers than you.
93% of test takers were more liberal market thinkers than you.

9% of test takers were more Marxist than you.
91% of test takers were more non-Marxist than you.

That's pretty accurate I reckon. Go internationalist-marxism! :)

Political compass results:
Economic Left/Right: -8.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 7.38

I'm near to Saddam Hussein and to Robert Mugabe, good company.... :rolleyes:

The Politics Forum quiz was quite interesting, here are the results:


Overall, the PoliticsForum quiz considers you a socially-orientated, theist, big-government, nationalist, protectionist, absolutist, controlled-market kind of person, who also seems quite Marxist.

These characteristics would put you in the overall category of Marxist. Your natural home at PoliticsForum would be the Communism area.


You scored 82 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are more likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit.

* 95% of test takers were more individual than you.
* 4% of test takers were more social than you.


You scored 0 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.

* 0% of test takers were more theist than you.
* 100% of test takers were more materialist than you.


You scored 0 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals.

* 0% of test takers were more big government than you.
* 100% of test takers were more small government than you.


You scored 12 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are less likely to favour international bodies over national ones.

* 1% of test takers were more nationalist than you.
* 98% of test takers were more internationalist than you.


You scored 0 out of 100 on a scale of Protectionist vs Free Trader. This means that politically you are less likely to favour free trade over protectionist policies.

* 0% of test takers were more protectionist than you.
* 99% of test takers were more pro free trade than you.


You scored 34 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs.

* 3% of test takers were more absolutist than you.
* 96% of test takers were more non-absolutist than you.


You scored 8 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry.

* 3% of test takers were more controlled market thinkers than you.
* 96% of test takers were more liberal market thinkers than you.


You scored 10 out of 100 on a scale of Marxist vs Non-Marxist. This means that politically you are more likely to follow the philosophies of Marx.

* 1% of test takers were more Marxist than you.
* 99% of test takers were more non-Marxist than you.



All in all these results didn't suprise me. Yep that's definetly me....

Its the bold bit that I can't understand. Me?

Overall, the PoliticsForum quiz considers ME a socially-orientated, materialist, internationalist, protectionist, non-absolutist, controlled-market kind of person, who also seems quite Marxist.

These characteristics would put you in the overall category of Marxist.


Economic Left/Right: -5.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.28

Economic Left/Right: -.78
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: .85

Yeah, like I keep saying, I'm a moderate.

Economic left / right = 0.38
libertarian / authoritarian - 3.74

my signature says it all

Economic Left/Right, -1.25,Social Libertarian/Authoritarian 1.38 on the first test, Thiest,Nationalist,Controlled Market Person on the second test,Hmmm.

Hola, Fellow Republican Authoritarian! There Are Not Many of us left, Comrade!
Why, is it something to be proud of?

Economic Left/Right: -5.13
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 2.82
Near to JPII.

I thought i went as far as i could go on those..
You're meant to answer as you believe, not just put in answers that will get you an extreme score.

Overall, the PoliticsForum quiz considers you a socially-orientated, nationalist, non-absolutist, controlled-market kind of person, who also seems quite Marxist.

Who would be the nearest historical polititian to that statement above?

Gorbachev?

My political compass:

Economic Left/Right: 0.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.23

Economic Left/Right: 0.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.31

For those who have never taken the test, click here. (www.politicalcompass.org)

My results:

Economic Left/Right: 9.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 7.85
[ Points at his own signature block as well ]

Siggy below:

Hola, Fellow Republican Authoritarian! There Are Not Many of us left, Comrade!

I'm not a Republican. :mad:

Last I took it I got like -8/-8, hardcore left libertarian.

Socially, yes, but results like that indicate you're extremely totalitarian economically.

Where is this moral compass? This is how I'd analyse my results:
***fairly socialist
***greatly theist (as opposed to materialist - surprise)
***mildly pro-big-government
***quite internationalist
***a free trader
***kind of absolutist - wrong, I am VERY
***controlled marketist
***slightly marxist!

I'm not a Republican. :mad:
Way too liberal/left for you, eh? :D

Mine are:
Economic Left/Right: -5.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.05

Way too liberal/left for you, eh? :D

Mine are:
Economic Left/Right: -5.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.05

Nah, I just don't like 'em. They say they're capitalist, but they're more corporatist than capitalist. I strongly oppose tariffs and corporate welfare. Then again, I also oppose minimum wage, antitrust laws, and business regulations. I think the government should stay out of economic affairs completely.

Individual vs Social


You scored 37 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are less likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit.




Theist vs Materialist


You scored 0 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.



Big Government vs Small Government


You scored 28 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals.



Nationalist vs Internationalist

You scored 24 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are less likely to favour international bodies over national ones.




Protectionist vs Free Trader

You scored 11 out of 100 on a scale of Protectionist vs Free Trader. This means that politically you are less likely to favour free trade over protectionist policies.




Absolutist vs Non-Absolutist

You scored 27 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs.



Controlled Market vs Liberal Market

You scored 14 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry.




Marxist vs Non-Marxist

You scored 17 out of 100 on a scale of Marxist vs Non-Marxist. This means that politically you are more likely to follow the philosophies of Marx.




0 is possible? :eek:

Political compass results:
Economic Left/Right: -8.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 7.38

I'm near to Saddam Hussein and to Robert Mugabe, good company.... :rolleyes:

The Politics Forum quiz was quite interesting, here are the results:


Overall, the PoliticsForum quiz considers you a socially-orientated, theist, big-government, nationalist, protectionist, absolutist, controlled-market kind of person, who also seems quite Marxist.

These characteristics would put you in the overall category of Marxist. Your natural home at PoliticsForum would be the Communism area.


You scored 82 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are more likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit.

* 95% of test takers were more individual than you.
* 4% of test takers were more social than you.


You scored 0 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.

* 0% of test takers were more theist than you.
* 100% of test takers were more materialist than you.


You scored 0 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals.

* 0% of test takers were more big government than you.
* 100% of test takers were more small government than you.


You scored 12 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are less likely to favour international bodies over national ones.

* 1% of test takers were more nationalist than you.
* 98% of test takers were more internationalist than you.


You scored 0 out of 100 on a scale of Protectionist vs Free Trader. This means that politically you are less likely to favour free trade over protectionist policies.

* 0% of test takers were more protectionist than you.
* 99% of test takers were more pro free trade than you.


You scored 34 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs.

* 3% of test takers were more absolutist than you.
* 96% of test takers were more non-absolutist than you.


You scored 8 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry.

* 3% of test takers were more controlled market thinkers than you.
* 96% of test takers were more liberal market thinkers than you.


You scored 10 out of 100 on a scale of Marxist vs Non-Marxist. This means that politically you are more likely to follow the philosophies of Marx.

* 1% of test takers were more Marxist than you.
* 99% of test takers were more non-Marxist than you.



All in all these results didn't suprise me. Yep that's definetly me....




Marry me, Mr. Perfect :D

Nah, I just don't like 'em. They say they're capitalist, but they're more corporatist than capitalist. I strongly oppose tariffs and corporate welfare. Then again, I also oppose minimum wage, antitrust laws, and business regulations. I think the government should stay out of economic affairs completely.

Just curious - not trying to argue, or flame, anything - but why do you feel it needs to have such a strong role of social regulation?

Just curious - not trying to argue, or flame, anything - but why do you feel it needs to have such a strong role of social regulation?

*wants to know this as well*

If you wanna see my scores, they're open to the public. Check my sig.

Individual vs Social

"The individualist believes that society works best through a focus on individual rights, freedoms, actions and responsibilities. The social thinker believes that the ideal state should focus more upon collective action and take a social approach to rights and responsibilities."


Individual

Social



You scored 37 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are less likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit.

* 15% of test takers were more individual than you.
* 84% of test takers were more social than you.




Theist vs Materialist

"The materialist believes that all objective criteria to influence politics can be reasonably derived without recourse to the divine or the spiritual. The theist believes that spiritual beliefs are important and should influence government policy."


Theist

Materialist



You scored 20 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.

* 4% of test takers were more theist than you.
* 96% of test takers were more materialist than you.




Big Government vs Small Government

"The big government advocate believes that governments should be responsible for regulating a wide array of social practices, even what might be considered personal decisions such as abortion, euthanasia, children's education and births. A small government advocate thinks that, wherever possible, these issues should be up to individuals or companies to direct."


Big Gov

Small Gov



You scored 17 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals.

* 1% of test takers were more big government than you.
* 99% of test takers were more small government than you.




Nationalist vs Internationalist

"The nationalist believes in the sovereign rule of nation states, particularly his or her own. The internationalist believes that there should be more important international fora and perhaps, ultimately, international government."


National

International



You scored 14 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are less likely to favour international bodies over national ones.

* 2% of test takers were more nationalist than you.
* 98% of test takers were more internationalist than you.




Protectionist vs Free Trader

"The protectionist believes in barriers against free trade most probably due to a belief that this is in his or her country's interests. The free trader rejects such notions, believing that the system ultimately suffers when tariffs, subsidies and other obstacles to free trade persist."


Protection

Free-Trade



You scored 67 out of 100 on a scale of Protectionist vs Free Trader. This means that politically you are more likely to favour free trade over protectionist policies.

* 69% of test takers were more protectionist than you.
* 29% of test takers were more pro free trade than you.




Absolutist vs Non-Absolutist

"The absolutist believes that either a divine presence or scientific laws provide absolute truths about the world, which can and should be applied in practise. The non-absolutist may be either a relativist, or simply someone who is more pragmatic."


Absolute

Non-Absolute



You scored 36 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs.

* 4% of test takers were more absolutist than you.
* 95% of test takers were more non-absolutist than you.




Controlled Market vs Liberal Market

"Both of these categories assume a capitalist system. Assuming this system, the controlled market believer holds that government should intervene in regulating a nation's economy: wage laws, environmental standards, privatised industries and workplace relations policy. A liberal market thinker believes that such regulation is unnecessary and often counter-productive."


Controlled

Liberal



You scored 83 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry.

* 94% of test takers were more controlled market thinkers than you.
* 6% of test takers were more liberal market thinkers than you.




Marxist vs Non-Marxist

"This scale purports to show to what extent you follow the thought and teachings of Marx. Marxists tend to be scientific, materialist and revolutionary, believe in class struggle and the laws of historical and dialectic materialism."


Marxist

Non-Marxist



You scored 59 out of 100 on a scale of Marxist vs Non-Marxist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to follow the philosophies of Marx.

* 77% of test takers were more Marxist than you.

how on earth do people get the 9.00s

i was as evil as i could be and only got a 6.00 and 7.00 :(

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Wow. A real life authoritarian. :eek:

My stuff:

You scored 30 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are less likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit.

You scored 14 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.

You scored 77 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals.

You scored 22 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are less likely to favour international bodies over national ones.

You scored 90 out of 100 on a scale of Protectionist vs Free Trader. This means that politically you are more likely to favour free trade over protectionist policies.

You scored 54 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs.

You scored 66 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry.

You scored 50 out of 100 on a scale of Marxist vs Non-Marxist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to follow the philosophies of Marx.

Overall, the PoliticsForum quiz considers you an individually-orientated, theist, small-government, nationalist, free-trade, liberal-market kind of person

These characteristics would put you in the overall category of libertarian.
w00t! :D

how on earth do people get the 9.00s

i was as evil as i could be and only got a 6.00 and 7.00 :(

Right or left doesn't equal evil.

...that's 90% of the problems with the world, I think...

Overall, the PoliticsForum quiz considers you a theist, nationalist, free-trade, non-absolutist, liberal-market kind of person, who doesn't sound like a Marxist.

Which world leader am I?

Overall, the PoliticsForum quiz considers you a theist, nationalist, free-trade, non-absolutist, liberal-market kind of person, who doesn't sound like a Marxist.

Which world leader am I?
Clinton or Bush, maybe. That description could fit many people.

This test is fun, but does anyone else think that it needs some tweeking?

one of the agree/disagree items is "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth". Most people think that this verse sanctions revenge, but it's actually calling for punishment to be measured to the severity of the crime. in other words, you don't give someone the death penalty for stealing a loaf of bread, and you don't just give someone a stern warning for an assault with a deadly weapon. Depending on your understanding of the passage, it could yield different results.

below is a more complete list as posted earlier, it also said i should be in the liberal forum section and I consider my a conservative so whats up w that

anyways

Individual vs Social
"The individualist believes that society works best through a focus on individual rights, freedoms, actions and responsibilities. The social thinker believes that the ideal state should focus more upon collective action and take a social approach to rights and responsibilities."


Individual Social

You scored 47 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit.

29% of test takers were more individual than you.
69% of test takers were more social than you.



Theist vs Materialist
"The materialist believes that all objective criteria to influence politics can be reasonably derived without recourse to the divine or the spiritual. The theist believes that spiritual beliefs are important and should influence government policy."


Theist Materialist

You scored 20 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.

4% of test takers were more theist than you.
96% of test takers were more materialist than you.




Big Government vs Small Government
"The big government advocate believes that governments should be responsible for regulating a wide array of social practices, even what might be considered personal decisions such as abortion, euthanasia, children's education and births. A small government advocate thinks that, wherever possible, these issues should be up to individuals or companies to direct."


Big Gov Small Gov

You scored 48 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals.

24% of test takers were more big government than you.
74% of test takers were more small government than you.



Nationalist vs Internationalist
"The nationalist believes in the sovereign rule of nation states, particularly his or her own. The internationalist believes that there should be more important international fora and perhaps, ultimately, international government."


National International

You scored 35 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are less likely to favour international bodies over national ones.

11% of test takers were more nationalist than you.
88% of test takers were more internationalist than you.



Protectionist vs Free Trader
"The protectionist believes in barriers against free trade most probably due to a belief that this is in his or her country's interests. The free trader rejects such notions, believing that the system ultimately suffers when tariffs, subsidies and other obstacles to free trade persist."


Protection Free-Trade

You scored 64 out of 100 on a scale of Protectionist vs Free Trader. This means that politically you are more likely to favour free trade over protectionist policies.

66% of test takers were more protectionist than you.
33% of test takers were more pro free trade than you.



Absolutist vs Non-Absolutist
"The absolutist believes that either a divine presence or scientific laws provide absolute truths about the world, which can and should be applied in practise. The non-absolutist may be either a relativist, or simply someone who is more pragmatic."


Absolute Non-Absolute

You scored 75 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs.

96% of test takers were more absolutist than you.
4% of test takers were more non-absolutist than you.



Controlled Market vs Liberal Market
"Both of these categories assume a capitalist system. Assuming this system, the controlled market believer holds that government should intervene in regulating a nation's economy: wage laws, environmental standards, privatised industries and workplace relations policy. A liberal market thinker believes that such regulation is unnecessary and often counter-productive."


Controlled Liberal

You scored 66 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry.

85% of test takers were more controlled market thinkers than you.
14% of test takers were more liberal market thinkers than you.



Marxist vs Non-Marxist
"This scale purports to show to what extent you follow the thought and teachings of Marx. Marxists tend to be scientific, materialist and revolutionary, believe in class struggle and the laws of historical and dialectic materialism."


Marxist Non-Marxist

You scored 64 out of 100 on a scale of Marxist vs Non-Marxist. This means that politically you are less likely to follow the philosophies of Marx.

86% of test takers were more Marxist than you.
13% of test takers were more non-Marxist than you.

Which world leader or politician am I most similar? anyone?

As if people didn't suspect as much already:

Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: -6.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.64

A bit more extreme than Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama, but not excessively so.

Leonistein's website was in my view a bit off. It pegged me as a Marxist, when in fact I'm more of a regulated capitalist who would likely oppose any Marxist revolution because I'm a strong believer in the rule of law.

I think the problem with that website was a problem more or less endemic to any kind of "political compass" system, in that it tries to gauge extremely complicated philosophical debates with extremely facile agree/disagree questioning, albeit it was far more so than most. Take for instance the question "There is a supreme force or being at work in the universe." If I strongly believe that there is a supreme force, but that it isn't at work in the universe, how the hell do I answer that question? If I strongly disagree, I wrongly imply that I'm an atheist; if I say yes, I wrongly implicate myself as a spiritualist.

Economic Left/Right: -4.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.62

it seems like im more open than most people

-addition-
i got in the 50's for almost everything except the spiritual section of the other test and for that section i was on the non spiritualist side(dont remember what they called it, i call it a realist)

Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: 0.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.92

I dont really turst that site though because it has about two pages dedicated to "issues" that are only really big things in the US and that probably affected my result. I probably ought to be a bit more economically right wing.

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Also, if you consider yourself "moderate right" anywhere else than in America, that means that measured against the US (which the PC is scaled to) you come out as center left. Anything noticably left of centrist, and measured by US standards you're a pinko commie like me.

Economic Left/Right: -6.something
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -8.something.