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Gnnr · 12-17-2009, 02:54 PM

The Political Compass

This is a great way to find out if what you associate yourself with is really in line with your social and economic philosophies. Just click on "Take the test" to answer the questions.

*cc4usmc* · 12-17-2009, 03:10 PM

Edit- Oops, guess I won't know where I was lol.

Gnnr · 12-17-2009, 03:14 PM

Thats the example graph, lol. Your results are further down the page. It should give you a chart with one dot on it and a numerical finding like this:

Economic Left/Right: x.xx
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: y.yy

fckillerbee · 12-17-2009, 03:37 PM

Economic Left/Right: -4.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.10

I hang out with the dalai lama and gandhi! lol

so...what's that say about me?

*slothonaleash* · 12-17-2009, 03:45 PM

Economic Left/Right: -4.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.69

Fairly accurate.

*Touge Noob S13* · 12-17-2009, 04:02 PM

Economic Left/Right: -0.62
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 2.10
Looks like Im hanging with the pope.

dert420sx · 12-17-2009, 04:25 PM

chillin with gandhi for me. lol

*ronmcdon* · 12-17-2009, 04:31 PM

Right Libertarian

Economic Left/Right: 4.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.28

Milton Friedman is my friend

http://www.politicalcompass.org/prin...4.75&soc=-5.28

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*cc4usmc* · 12-17-2009, 04:36 PM

Here's the right graph now lol.

***PHLIP*** · 12-17-2009, 05:17 PM

I guess this is accurate.

SexPanda · 12-17-2009, 11:25 PM

Economic Left/Right: 2.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.13

Right there with Jose Zapatero, PM of Spain.
I thought I'd be more conservative, but I guess religion is a part of that. An agnostic conservative lol

*ryguy* · 12-18-2009, 12:05 AM

Pretty much where I expected to be.

*theicecreamdan* · 12-18-2009, 10:09 AM

Not really what I expected, pretty accurate considering how dissatisfied I have been with how things are run.

Icy13 · 12-28-2009, 08:41 PM

I like how no significant political figure is in the lower right quadrant.

Also, this test is ridiculously easy to see through and I question the efficacy of "strongly disagree/disagree/agree/strongly agree" especially with some of the wording of the questions.

An interesting test, but meh on efficacy.

*irax* · 12-28-2009, 09:21 PM

I question the authenticity of this picture

sure, everyone wants to call Bush a Fascist, but did he really abuse his powers like a fascist would....

only a little, but to say he's more right wing more fascist than Berlusconi is a stretch

Gnnr · 12-28-2009, 10:00 PM

The placement of those figures on the chart are done by independent groups not associated with the site. The chart is measuring political views. They're placing his political philosophy, not what he did or how he acted, on the chart.

Each political figure has various independent evaluations outside of the site. They try very hard to remain as honest and neutral as possible, see their FAQ.

I would say that this is pretty good general gauge of your political stand and would say that is way better than the famous "world's smallest political quiz" (see Criticism). I'm sure there are better evaluations out there but I would imagine they would be longer and not free...

SR240DET · 12-28-2009, 10:34 PM

whoa, Libertarian is a synonym for anarchy? This political compass should be relabeled "How liberal are you" ranging from extremely to not very much.

*ronmcdon* · 12-28-2009, 11:23 PM

Libertarian theoretically would be the closest to anarchy,
in that anarchy emphasizes no control at all.
The libertarian doctrine (as i understand it),
entails minimal social and economic regulation.
In other words, less gov control/regulation as possible.

Of course, extremes would probably short lived if they ever existed.

About Bush, i dont think it was too far off.
On a authoritarian/libertarian spectrum,
the guy certainly veered more on the authoritarian side.
He was a clear example of being a social conservative,
albeit he did make some compromises (never made an attempt to ban abortion).
Things like the patriot act indicated the nation was moving towards a police state.
The cutting of federal funding towards stem cell research was certainly something done to appease the religious right.

The guy is literally up there in the scales.

As for the economic spectrum goes,
i dont think he is that far to the right.
Lets not forget his spending records,
his almost intentional devaluation of the dollar,
his non-condition bailout funds to gm/chrysler.

Did he really do much to help businesses (other than halliburton)?
Perhaps, but i can say im not convinced at this point.

*amdnivram* · 12-29-2009, 12:17 AM

Your political compass

Economic Left/Right: -5.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.69

i've always been an open Marxist, but eh lol i guess to an extent this is right.

*irax* · 12-29-2009, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theicecreamdan

Not really what I expected, pretty accurate considering how dissatisfied I have been with how things are run.

no wonder we get a long so well

12-17-2009, 02:54 PM	#1
Gnnr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 2,401 Trader Rating: (0)	See where you stand on the Politcal Compass The Political Compass This is a great way to find out if what you associate yourself with is really in line with your social and economic philosophies. Just click on "Take the test" to answer the questions. __________________

12-17-2009, 03:10 PM	#2
cc4usmc My member is premium. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Elk Grove/the916/95758/NorCal Posts: 3,936 Trader Rating: (18) Rides Gallery: cc4usmc	Edit- Oops, guess I won't know where I was lol. __________________ Buying from me? The YOU pm ME. Last edited by cc4usmc; 12-17-2009 at 04:27 PM.

12-17-2009, 03:14 PM	#3
Gnnr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 2,401 Trader Rating: (0)	Thats the example graph, lol. Your results are further down the page. It should give you a chart with one dot on it and a numerical finding like this: Economic Left/Right: x.xx Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: y.yy __________________

12-17-2009, 03:37 PM	#4
fckillerbee Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: So Cal Age: 25 Posts: 2,125 Trader Rating: (0)	Economic Left/Right: -4.88 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.10 I hang out with the dalai lama and gandhi! lol so...what's that say about me? __________________ 215.35.18 dunlop DZ101 $103. discounttires.com

12-17-2009, 04:31 PM	#8
ronmcdon forest creatures Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 75 Posts: 3,051 Trader Rating: (6)	Right Libertarian Economic Left/Right: 4.75 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.28 Milton Friedman is my friend http://www.politicalcompass.org/prin...4.75&soc=-5.28 [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by ronmcdon; 12-18-2009 at 12:52 AM.

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12-17-2009, 03:45 PM	#5
slothonaleash Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Age: 18 Posts: 661 Trader Rating: (4)	Economic Left/Right: -4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.69 Fairly accurate.

12-17-2009, 04:36 PM	#9
cc4usmc My member is premium. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Elk Grove/the916/95758/NorCal Posts: 3,936 Trader Rating: (18) Rides Gallery: cc4usmc	Here's the right graph now lol. __________________ Buying from me? The YOU pm ME.

12-17-2009, 11:25 PM	#11
SexPanda Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Where ever there is free beer Posts: 3,264 Trader Rating: (0)	Economic Left/Right: 2.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.13 Right there with Jose Zapatero, PM of Spain. I thought I'd be more conservative, but I guess religion is a part of that. An agnostic conservative lol __________________ BRAND NEW GReddy PRofec E-01 EBC for sale, Cheap!

12-18-2009, 12:05 AM	#12
ryguy Chicago baseball lol Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Suburbs Age: 21 Posts: 1,558 Trader Rating: (4)	Pretty much where I expected to be. __________________

12-28-2009, 08:41 PM	#14
Icy13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (4)	I like how no significant political figure is in the lower right quadrant. Also, this test is ridiculously easy to see through and I question the efficacy of "strongly disagree/disagree/agree/strongly agree" especially with some of the wording of the questions. An interesting test, but meh on efficacy. __________________ Sellers, move to Texas and sell me your stuff Last edited by Icy13; 12-28-2009 at 08:44 PM. Reason: not that I am complaining, I like Ghandi, Nelson, and the Dalai Lama

12-28-2009, 09:21 PM	#15
irax Powered By Chewbacca Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 26 Posts: 3,167 Trader Rating: (3)	I question the authenticity of this picture sure, everyone wants to call Bush a Fascist, but did he really abuse his powers like a fascist would.... only a little, but to say he's more right wing more fascist than Berlusconi is a stretch __________________ ▲ ▲ ▲ FS 95 s14 with VQ35DE swap 6k obo* I'm putting drifting on hold whilst I join the Navy

12-28-2009, 10:00 PM	#16
Gnnr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 2,401 Trader Rating: (0)	The placement of those figures on the chart are done by independent groups not associated with the site. The chart is measuring political views. They're placing his political philosophy, not what he did or how he acted, on the chart. Each political figure has various independent evaluations outside of the site. They try very hard to remain as honest and neutral as possible, see their FAQ. I would say that this is pretty good general gauge of your political stand and would say that is way better than the famous "world's smallest political quiz" (see Criticism). I'm sure there are better evaluations out there but I would imagine they would be longer and not free... __________________

12-28-2009, 10:34 PM	#17
SR240DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Niceville, FL Age: 24 Posts: 1,480 Trader Rating: (0)	whoa, Libertarian is a synonym for anarchy? This political compass should be relabeled "How liberal are you" ranging from extremely to not very much.

12-28-2009, 11:23 PM	#18
ronmcdon forest creatures Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 75 Posts: 3,051 Trader Rating: (6)	Libertarian theoretically would be the closest to anarchy, in that anarchy emphasizes no control at all. The libertarian doctrine (as i understand it), entails minimal social and economic regulation. In other words, less gov control/regulation as possible. Of course, extremes would probably short lived if they ever existed. About Bush, i dont think it was too far off. On a authoritarian/libertarian spectrum, the guy certainly veered more on the authoritarian side. He was a clear example of being a social conservative, albeit he did make some compromises (never made an attempt to ban abortion). Things like the patriot act indicated the nation was moving towards a police state. The cutting of federal funding towards stem cell research was certainly something done to appease the religious right. The guy is literally up there in the scales. As for the economic spectrum goes, i dont think he is that far to the right. Lets not forget his spending records, his almost intentional devaluation of the dollar, his non-condition bailout funds to gm/chrysler. Did he really do much to help businesses (other than halliburton)? Perhaps, but i can say im not convinced at this point.

12-29-2009, 12:17 AM	#19
amdnivram Go Fastback or Go Home. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: monterey park , Ca Posts: 1,355 Trader Rating: (13) Rides Gallery: amdnivram	Your political compass Economic Left/Right: -5.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.69 i've always been an open Marxist, but eh lol i guess to an extent this is right. __________________ http://silaudrey.blogspot.com/

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