THE POLITICAL COMPASS - Since you all debate politics so much

by **cashcow** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 7:14 pm

http://www.politicalcompass.org

I don't know if this has been shown before, but it's very interesting, and I'd like to see some of you post your results.

Can we all agree that the "Political Spectrum", consisting of simple left and right-wing views, is a horrible interpretation of one's political beliefs? Why is fascism considered the "far right" when the far left (Communism) is also usually composed of militant dictatorships? And where is capitalism to be placed on the spectrum?

^Sucks

The compass, on the other hand, demonstrates a much more accurate placing of different politicians and anyone who takes the test.

As you can see, the left/right has now become nothing but economics, while the farther up/down one is placed shows his or her general area from a viewpoint on social issues. (i.e. down = liberal, up = conservative)

Ignore my rant and just take the test.

Post your TEXT results, the image will not work. For example:

Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: 0.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.00

by **Murgatroyd** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 7:52 pm

Economic Left/Right: 4.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.51

by **Xythar** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 8:08 pm

Thats a weird Spectrum.

Fascism is is a combination of many different political ideals so it could be way on the left or way on the right as well.

by **Bullhead** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 8:20 pm

Economic Left/Right: -1.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.10

Some of those questions are either confusing, unclear, or a set-up (with no answer I like). They need a "none of the above" answer, or something like that....

by **cashcow** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 8:34 pm

Confusing? I found them all to be quite clear, although I agree a "no opinion" may have been slightly helpful.

Xythar: That's why I like the compass much better.

by Conscious* » Thu Mar 18, 2004 9:01 pm

Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: 3.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.51

by **smithpa68** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 9:02 pm

I am quite surprised by my scores..
Economic Left/Right: -0.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 2.82

by Conscious* » Thu Mar 18, 2004 9:04 pm

Murgatroyed looks like were in the same boat. Hope it doesn't sink

by **PudriK** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 9:56 pm

Economic Left/Right: 0.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.97

Not surprised.

by **PudriK** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 9:57 pm

Try this test, too.

by **cashcow** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 10:16 pm

Originally posted by PudriK
Try this test, too.

That seems to be a bit too short of a quiz to place anyone properly. Also, the results show that only about 17% are conservative and/or authoritarian, which is COMPLETELY inaccurate.

by **Murgatroyd** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 10:19 pm

Originally posted by Crypt
Murgatroyed looks like were in the same boat. Hope it doesn't sink

Yep. Even though often in political arguments people accuse me of being authoritarian, but I tend to lean conservative.

by **SavageParrot** » Fri Mar 19, 2004 8:02 am

I landed between the dalai lamA and Nelsom Mandela, (-3.69 or something like that) I think that makes me a hippy, so I'm gonn go kill myself!

I HATE HIPPIES! I HATE THEM, I WANNA KICK THEM IN THE NUTS!

by **Jim0322** » Fri Mar 19, 2004 8:41 am

Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: -5.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.00

I am Gandhi!!! :rotflmao:

Jim

P.S. Do you think Gandhi liked computer games focused on killing people?;)

by **cashcow** » Fri Mar 19, 2004 3:14 pm

I'm about -3, -4, which is almost accurate. It has my position on social issues down, but I am probably not that far left (don't support socialism or socialist policies).

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