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- Political Leaning
- Libertarian - Left
A vague question, so let me explain what each possible answer means in fullest detail:
1. "My political ideology/philosophy is a direct mirror of reality" - You believe that there is an objective reality outside of your senses, and that your political philosophy is the correct way to interact with it at all times. All others who disagree with you are either mistaken about the basic nature of the world as it exists outside the borders of their perception or are delusional.
2. "My political ideology/philosophy is a direct mirror of my material circumstances" - You hold that your philosophy is rooted in your own life-experiences, and that it is the correct way to deal with problems that arise in your personal life; you prefer governments that support your interests and oppose those that do not. At the same time, you do not necessarily hold that your philosophy is suitable at all times and all places for all men everywhere.
3. "My political ideology/philosophy is purely a personal expression; it does not bear any relationship to reality" - You accept that you have no particular access to a higher order of things, but instead base your views on your own inner reality. And you do not fault those who feel differently from you - you likely feel that all social interactions are ultimately expressions, neither driving nor driven by a material reality.
It would be very helpful to me if, in answering this poll, you could make a post explaining whether or not you feel you belong on the broad political Right or Left.
1. "My political ideology/philosophy is a direct mirror of reality" - You believe that there is an objective reality outside of your senses, and that your political philosophy is the correct way to interact with it at all times. All others who disagree with you are either mistaken about the basic nature of the world as it exists outside the borders of their perception or are delusional.
2. "My political ideology/philosophy is a direct mirror of my material circumstances" - You hold that your philosophy is rooted in your own life-experiences, and that it is the correct way to deal with problems that arise in your personal life; you prefer governments that support your interests and oppose those that do not. At the same time, you do not necessarily hold that your philosophy is suitable at all times and all places for all men everywhere.
3. "My political ideology/philosophy is purely a personal expression; it does not bear any relationship to reality" - You accept that you have no particular access to a higher order of things, but instead base your views on your own inner reality. And you do not fault those who feel differently from you - you likely feel that all social interactions are ultimately expressions, neither driving nor driven by a material reality.
It would be very helpful to me if, in answering this poll, you could make a post explaining whether or not you feel you belong on the broad political Right or Left.
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