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Left or Right?

Left or Right?

  • left

    Votes: 25 51.0%
  • right

    Votes: 24 49.0%

  • Total voters
    49
I'd disagree *shrugs*
Anyway, I retook some of those quizzes, and this is where I ended up.
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Economic Left/Right: 1.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.21

Honestly, it's sort of what I expected.

When I take that quiz I actually end up very near where you are as well. Sadly, I feel there is not really much of a party in the US that represents us.

Here:
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I guess that's where we differ :p
I believe completely in a society with a non-aggression principle, which the military, in my opinion, does not promote.
I'd be for removing it entirely if possible, but I realize that's not possible in the current state of the world.

I think that's a beef you should have with the foreign policymakers rather than the military itself. In terms of policy, the military is but a tool. What our leaders do with it isn't really in the military's control. In fact, I've met some people who love the military, but are some of the most anti-war people on the planet and believe that a lot more discretion needs to be used in the decision to apply military force in a certain situation.
 
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I think that's a beef you should have with the foreign policymakers rather than the military itself. In terms of policy, the military is but a tool. What our leaders do with it isn't really in the military's control. In fact, I've met some people who love the military, but are some of the most anti-war people on the planet.

I think you're right about the policy, but that, in my eyes, doesn't justify the military's existence in the scale it currently does.
 
I am neither, or both.
 
When I take that quiz I actually end up very near where you are as well. Sadly, I feel there is not really much of a party in the US that represents us.


Yeah, there really isn't. I generally don't even find a third party that does. I have to compromise my views and think about what I want more when I vote.
 
I think you're right about the policy, but that, in my eyes, doesn't justify the military's existence in the scale it currently does.

So if i'm reading you correctly, maybe you believe that the military should only be used in defense of the homeland, rather than defending our interests overseas? Thus justifying a much smaller military?
 
So if i'm reading you correctly, maybe you believe that the military should only be used in defense of the homeland, rather than defending our interests overseas? Thus justifying a much smaller military?

I'd say that's pretty close. We haven't had enemy troops on US soil for a long, long time. I would support diplomatic action before military first in any case.
 
Yeah, there really isn't. I generally don't even find a third party that does. I have to compromise my views and think about what I want more when I vote.

I personally think party loyalty is an antiquated concept. Parties, especially at the national level, don't adhere to a coherent ideology or set of principles. Their job is to get votes and win elections. I'm registered as a Democrat but I don't find much value or pride in identifying myself as a Democrat, I consider myself to be a solid liberal. The are moderate Democrats and conservative democrats, and one issue that might separate liberals and conservatives at the national level (say, gun control) isn't even an issue at the state/local level (i.e. most Virginia Democrats are pro-2nd amendment). It also really puzzles me why so many people consider themselves proud Republicans rather than proud conservatives, because Republicans don't represent a coherent ideology either, as there are many different types of conservatism. So I don't think you're really missing out much.
 
According to one of those tests, I'm a liberal.
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Although I wouldn't describe myself as liberal.
 
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Your avatar sure attests to you being "socially moderate". :roll: Seriously, your answer doesn't pass the laugh test.

My avatar is more of statement of moving from the Rocky Mountain west to the deep south than a political statement.
 
According to one of those tests, I'm a liberal.

Although I wouldn't describe myself as liberal.

Well, they don't fully let you put weight onto the things that really matter to you, and also they ask some dumb questions IMO on those quizes, so who knows how accurate they really are.

For example,

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

hmm... agree??

"Multinational companies are unethically exploiting the plant genetic resources of developing countries."

WTF?
 
Well, they don't fully let you put weight onto the things that really matter to you, and also they ask some dumb questions IMO on those quizes, so who knows how accurate they really are.

For example,

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

hmm... agree??

"Multinational companies are unethically exploiting the plant genetic resources of developing countries."

WTF?

whoa...I don't know which test you took but those are just loaded questions.
 
I personally think party loyalty is an antiquated concept. Parties, especially at the national level, don't adhere to a coherent ideology or set of principles. Their job is to get votes and win elections. I'm registered as a Democrat but I don't find much value or pride in identifying myself as a Democrat, I consider myself to be a solid liberal. The are moderate Democrats and conservative democrats, and one issue that might separate liberals and conservatives at the national level (say, gun control) isn't even an issue at the state/local level (i.e. most Virginia Democrats are pro-2nd amendment). It also really puzzles me why so many people consider themselves proud Republicans rather than proud conservatives, because Republicans don't represent a coherent ideology either, as there are many different types of conservatism. So I don't think you're really missing out much.

I understand what you're saying, but the thing is, I generally find so much to disagree with, with both, that I find it hard to vote for either. I dislike political inactivity, so I try to vote whenever possible, but I always make my vote be on the candidate, not party. In any case, I generally make a point of not voting for someone who is way too religious for me, or dislikes science and the scientific method. It comes down to, I think, well, part of my income would be redistributed against my will (I do so voluntarily) and inefficiently. On the other side, I keep more of my money, but I have people disparaging atheists like me and, in my opinion, being discriminatory toward social freedoms.
I'm not in any way strapped for cash and I sometimes feel like it might be better for us in the long run if our current govt. collapsed, so I tend to go more with my liberal side and promote what I consider social freedoms and liberty.
 
Which of your answers do you think made your results lean in that direction?

Probably my views on healthcare, the death penalty, foreign policy, and unrestrained capitalism.
 
Could you folks post the links to all these tests. I'm starting to feel left out.
 
My avatar is more of statement of moving from the Rocky Mountain west to the deep south than a political statement.
Please, the guy's clinging to his gun and a bible. I know you feel about religion. Seriously, what social issue would you say you're anything other than liberal on?
 
This is where I got placed on the second test.
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Probably my views on healthcare, the death penalty, foreign policy, and unrestrained capitalism.
What's there left to be conservative about, (other than abortion)? LOL
 
What's there left to be conservative about, (other than abortion)? LOL

Taxes, spending, certain social programs, welfare, education, drugs, and other issues (not to say all my views regarding these are staunchly conservative). I take each issue as it's own. I don't really adopt a political philosophy that encompasses everything I believe or make a decision on. Personally, I'm very conservative when it comes to abortion, welfare and social program abuse, and government spending.
 
I ended up pretty similar with the one from stillballin75. The question were better though.

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