the political compass

[Yanlee]

I recently came across a website that uses a new method to determine one's political beliefs. It uses the traditional left/right distinction, but also uses a libertarian/authoritarian distinction to give a more accurate explanation of political beliefs.

What is particularly interesting is where various political figures lie on the political compass.

I noticed that there has been a bit of political debate recently on SYM, so it would be interesting to hear what you all think. http://www.politicalcompass.org

[Georgi]

It says I'm a leftist libertarian... which I think is probably about right, looking at the politicians in the same area

[Azeroth]

On the graph I was at -4.00 and -2.97. I thought that test was pretty interesting, it asks quite a variety of questions. Anyway I hope the rest of you guys and gals out there take it, you might hurt Yanlee's feelings if you don't.

[C Elegans]

I was also libertarian left, only -2.38 on the economic left/right scale, but -6.62 on the authoritarian/liberatarian scale Am I an anarchist

Simon Hughes was the UK politician closest to me, who is this?

[Yanlee]

@Azeroth- don't worry, I won't take it personally if noone does the test

@CE- sorry I don't know who Simon Hughes is. I don't keep up with the English political scene.

I was pretty far left and libertarian, which was of no surprise.

[THE JAKER]

I went and looked at the test, but some of the questions were confusing...I hate multiple choice tests! Like for instance the first question said:

If globalisation is inevitable, it should primarily serve humanity rather that the interests of trans-national corporations.

And then you're supposed to put if you agree or disagree with the statement. Now I sort of disagree with the phrasing of the question, because it makes it sound like "trans-national corporations" have an interest, but I believe that any corporation's interests is the same as the interests of the people that own the corporation. I don't really think that 'trans national corporations' have interests of their own. So do I say "I disagree"?

[Georgi]

I forget what my exact numbers were, something like -3 on the economic scale and -5 on the authoritarian scale

Sorry CE, I don't know who Simon Hughes is either

[THE JAKER]

Anyway, I took the test and it said I'm Chaotic Neutral?!?!? And the manual says that this alignment is really hard to roleplay, so I'm scrued.

[Yanlee]

I agree there can be problems answering some of the questions. There were 3 or 4 I could have answered yes or no to.
However, a few ambiguous questions should be compensated for by the large number of questions and build up an overall picture of your political beliefs.

[fable]

LOL, I came off as -7.5 economic, and -6.62 liberatarian. Just call me Fidel! Viva le Revolucion!

[fable]

Quote:

Originally posted by fable: <STRONG>LOL, I came off as -7.5 economic, and -6.62 liberatarian. Just call me Fidel! Viva le Revolucion! </STRONG>

I am hijacking this topic, and taking it to Havana at once!

[C Elegans]

Good evening, Fidel Care to teach me some real Cuban salsa

[Georgi]

Quote:

Originally posted by fable: <STRONG>I am hijacking this topic, and taking it to Havana at once!</STRONG>

Cool, I could use a holiday

[fable]

Gods, I just looked at the UK comparative chart, and realized I was more liberal than Tony Benn! I think I'd better join a monastery, instead.

[Georgi]

LOL@Fable

Maybe you could join a Cuban monastery?

[ 08-30-2001: Message edited by: Georgi ]