What Are Your Political Leanings-Really!

[Ron]

Here is a short Political Quiz meant to gauge your real Political leanings!
I scored "Centrist!"

CENTRISTS espouse a "middle ground" regarding government

control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on

the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention

and sometimes support individual freedom of choice.

Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind,

tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what

they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.


I scored at a position represented by a big red dot!
So much for those who think I am a lefty!:happydance
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e21/Ronb26/Centrist.png


Take The Test here and let us now what you scored!

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz.html

[Rico]

Hehehehehe! This thing said I am a LIBERTARIAN!!! :lol

[Baron1710]

ACCORDING TO YOUR ANSWERS,

The political group that
agrees with you most is...

LIBERTARIAN

[Rico]

ACCORDING TO YOUR ANSWERS,

The political group that
agrees with you most is...

LIBERTARIAN

Wanna be my VP? hehehehehehehehehe!

[Baron1710]

Wanna be my VP? hehehehehehehehehe!

What? Maybe I will invite you to be my VP, then again maybe not since you tried to be top dog. LOL

[Rico]

What? Maybe I will invite you to be my VP, then again maybe not since you tried to be top dog. LOL


Hehehehehehe! Ok. I'll be the VP, long as I get to ride in the limo! :lol

[deltaguitar]

Shoot that thing pegged me as a liberal. I am very far from that. I just didn't agree with every statement.

[Ron]

Shoot that thing pegged me as a liberal. I am very far from that. I just didn't agree with every statement.

You a Liberal? I never would have thought!:D

[Ron]

Hehehehehe! This thing said I am a LIBERTARIAN!!! :lol


Rico, I ain't surprised!:hypercoffee

[deltaguitar]

You a Liberal? I never would have thought!:D

I agree on personal freedoms but I am not so sure that we need to completely get rid of welfare and cut the budget by 50%. Yes, let’s cut welfare and the budget but cutting by 50% wouldn't be possible unless it was a very long term goal.

By the way, I am a God fearing, gun toting redneck. How in the world can I be classified as liberal? :tissue

[Ferd]

well, it didnt tell me anything I didnt already know. Im a libertarian wiht conservitive leanings.

[SDG]

No surprise ... I'm a LIBERTARIAN ... LEANING RIGHT

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 70%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 80%.

[Ron]

well, it didnt tell me anything I didnt already know. Im a libertarian wiht conservitive leanings.

I figured.

[Ferd]

I figured.

LOL! Actually this test is weighted in a way that many Conservitives fall into the catagory of Libertarian. it is a libretarian website.

if you check that you believe in a draft, it scores more conservitive. that isnt something conservitives really believe.

but i AM somewhere on the boarderline between a liberatarian and a conservitive for sure.

Big government bad!

[Ron]

I actually thought that I would be a libertarian.
Close-but no cigar!

[Ferd]

I actually thought that I would be a libertarian.
Close-but no cigar!

it is your love for canadian health care and disdane for corporate America that is your undoing!

LOL! j/k

[berkeley]

eww

[Rico]

Out of curiosity, I looked up the Liberatarian website to see some of what they stand for. Some of the things I found there I can agree with. I am not so sure about their stand on public assistance, however. I know our current system needs to be changed, but I don't think eliminating public assistance is the answer either.


http://www.lp.org/issues/issues.shtml

[Ron]

it is your love for Canadian health care and disdain for corporate America that is your undoing!

LOL! j/k

You are probably right!

[berkeley]

Out of curiosity, I looked up the Liberatarian website to see some of what they stand for. Some of the things I found there I can agree with. I am not so sure about their stand on public assistance, however. I know our current system needs to be changed, but I don't think eliminating public assistance is the answer either.

http://www.lp.org/issues/issues.shtml

Can you imagine the rise in theft.... and other crimes...

[Rico]

Can you imagine the rise in theft.... and other crimes...

It would definitely create more problems than it solves. It seems to me a better answer would be to make the focus of public assistance one more geared towards getting people educated and placed in jobs.

[berkeley]

It would definitely create more problems than it solves. It seems to me a better answer would be to make the focus of public assistance one more geared towards getting people educated and placed in jobs.

what jobs? lol

[Rico]

what jobs? lol

Berk, it may surprise you to find out that companies in America are begging for qualified applicants. Take manufacturing for example. Manufacturing in America has definitely gone high tech. Companies are struggling to find qualified people to fill the high tech manufacturing jobs available in this country. I read some articles a couple of years back that dealt with this issue. Some companies are having to place ads nationwide, offer relocation assistance, and other perks and bonuses just to get people to apply. There is also a severe shortage of qualified medical personnel in this country. Check out any hospital's website of open positions and you will see what I am talking about.

[Praxeas]

CENTRISTS espouse a "middle ground" regarding government
control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on
the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention
and sometimes support individual freedom of choice.
Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind,
tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what
they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.

The RED DOT on the Chart shows where you fit on the political map.


http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=6&e=7

[DividedThigh]

me a libertarian, uh huh, dt

[Rico]

me a libertarian, uh huh, dt

The truth hurts, huh? Imagine my shock when I found out I am really one too!! :D

[Praxeas]

Im centrist with leanings towards Libertarian and the right lol...just where I thought I would be

[tstew]

Left Centrist here....musta been the question about legalizing drugs that got me

[Rico]

I am in favor of decriminalizing some drugs, like marijuana.

[tstew]

I am in favor of decriminalizing some drugs, like marijuana.

Our current drug laws create so many more problems than they solve that I don't even want to get started. Actually, I really can't think of any problems that they do solve.

[Rico]

Our current drug laws create so many more problems than they solve that I don't even want to get started. Actually, I really can't think of any problems that they do solve.

I found it interesting that the pressure of so many convicted drug users is making it possible for violent offenders to be released much earlier than they should be. I don't think prison is the right place for drug users.

[Digging4Truth]

Libertarian... of course. Duh...

:)

[nahkoe]

All I can say is...wow. I didn't know I'd fall quite that left....Although I don't necessarily disagree with the title given.

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=10&e=7

[ForeverBlessed]

Here is a short Political Quiz meant to gauge your real Political leanings!
I scored "Centrist!"

CENTRISTS espouse a "middle ground" regarding government

control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on

the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention

and sometimes support individual freedom of choice.

Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind,

tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what

they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.


I scored at a position represented by a big red dot!
So much for those who think I am a lefty!:happydance
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e21/Ronb26/Centrist.png


Take The Test here and let us now what you scored!

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz.html


Conservative

[Blubayou]

I was a centrist liberal! My husband was a liberal statist.

[Sherri]

I want everyone to know that I scored as a CONSERVATIVE!!!

I've been telling you for a few years now that I'm a Conservative, and no one believed me!:bliss

[Sister Alvear]

:happydance We knew would come around and join us...

[scotty]

ACCORDING TO YOUR ANSWERS,
You fall exactly on the border
of two political philosophies...
.
CONSERVATIVE
LIBERTARIAN



:happydance

[Sherri]

:happydance We knew would come around and join us...I actually think I'm the first one to score as a total Con. Woo hoo!!!

[scotty]

Can you imagine the rise in theft.... and other crimes...


Your tellin me .... after all the welfare bums have to get a job , the illegal immigrants will have no choice but to steal..

[nahkoe]

Your tellin me .... after all the welfare bums have to get a job , the illegal immigrants will have no choice but to steal..

Wow..I'll try not to be offended. Really. I guess working 2 jobs (40 hours a week) and going to school full time while parenting 4 kids is being a bum just cuz I happen to use (and need) welfare right now. :tic

You do realize that *most* of us who use the system, truly need it to keep our heads above water. We're legitimate, hard working individuals and families who can't quite get from bottom to on our feet without some help. We suffer because of those who won't work, those who lie, those who abuse the system, and suffer more than anyone who's just paying into the system (some of us even pay into it while on it), but I really don't have time or energy to care right now.

FWIW, I am all for privatizing welfare. I just don't think it'd work cuz of the attitudes most of the working world has about those of us who need the help. I wish it would work though, privatized assistance could actually meet a family where they are and give them the help they need vs giving them some cookie cutter, doesn't quite work, or the requirements themselves prevent them from getting ahead sort of "assistance". It'd cost a LOT less to meet the actual need vs giving aid based on some formula someone who's never met the families makes up.

[Cindy]

I am a Libertarian. NOT! I am a Centrist.

[scotty]

Wow..I'll try not to be offended. Really. I guess working 2 jobs (40 hours a week) and going to school full time while parenting 4 kids is being a bum just cuz I happen to use (and need) welfare right now. :tic

You do realize that *most* of us who use the system, truly need it to keep our heads above water. We're legitimate, hard working individuals and families who can't quite get from bottom to on our feet without some help. We suffer because of those who won't work, those who lie, those who abuse the system, and suffer more than anyone who's just paying into the system (some of us even pay into it while on it), but I really don't have time or energy to care right now.

FWIW, I am all for privatizing welfare. I just don't think it'd work cuz of the attitudes most of the working world has about those of us who need the help. I wish it would work though, privatized assistance could actually meet a family where they are and give them the help they need vs giving them some cookie cutter, doesn't quite work, or the requirements themselves prevent them from getting ahead sort of "assistance". It'd cost a LOT less to meet the actual need vs giving aid based on some formula someone who's never met the families makes up.


Don't be offended, was not my intent. Fact is I believe you are in the minority. Most of the time those who truly need it are denied while those who abuse it hardly have to wait in line. I also believe you are wrong about the working world. We all understand fully that if I could give you $20 it will mean you get $20..where as now, I have to pay $40 just so you can get $20 of it. Also the taxes on businesses would be cut meaning the things you need (food, diapers, etc.) would be cheaper, making it easier for you to make it on less.

Many disagree because they don't see the immediate effects. They say lets do something that solves it right now so we can look good and our kids and grandkids can foot the bill later.

Honestly , no offense nahkoe, I have admired your strength and courage since my first day here and reading your story. My mother also done as you. From the childs viewpoint I know what you do and have the uttmost respect for you.

God bless you and yours.

[Digging4Truth]

I found it interesting that the pressure of so many convicted drug users is making it possible for violent offenders to be released much earlier than they should be. I don't think prison is the right place for drug users.

Our current drug laws create so many more problems than they solve that I don't even want to get started. Actually, I really can't think of any problems that they do solve.

Agreed...

[nahkoe]

I used :tic because I know you didn't intend for offense to be taken.

I definitely know that those who abuse the system can get emergency food stamps, same day. But it took me 45 full days last time I applied. This other family I'm thinking of, had two incomes (not wealthy by any means, but INCOME) while I had none.

I wonder what the actual figures are. I really don't think $20 of the $40 a person pays into welfare actually makes it to a person or family in need in any form. I think there's far more overhead than that.

I had a big long post typed out, but this really isn't the thread for it. lol

I really wish privatizing welfare was a valid suggestion. Maybe someday.


Don't be offended, was not my intent. Fact is I believe you are in the minority. Most of the time those who truly need it are denied while those who abuse it hardly have to wait in line. I also believe you are wrong about the working world. We all understand fully that if I could give you $20 it will mean you get $20..where as now, I have to pay $40 just so you can get $20 of it. Also the taxes on businesses would be cut meaning the things you need (food, diapers, etc.) would be cheaper, making it easier for you to make it on less.

Many disagree because they don't see the immediate effects. They say lets do something that solves it right now so we can look good and our kids and grandkids can foot the bill later.

Honestly , no offense nahkoe, I have admired your strength and courage since my first day here and reading your story. My mother also done as you. From the childs viewpoint I know what you do and have the uttmost respect for you.

God bless you and yours.

[ForeverBlessed]

I actually think I'm the first one to score as a total Con. Woo hoo!!!

I was conservative too, but I worked for the Republican party for several years and read the platform of the party... I vote that way because I am truly a conservative. lol

You would be surprised of the people who vote for either one or the other party, and have not a clue what the parties stand for.

[scotty]

I used :tic because I know you didn't intend for offense to be taken.




I know, I just wanted to make sure you knew exactly where I stand. I wisper a heart tug prayer everytime I see your post. I know your reward will be great one day, but it saddens me that we as a race don't do more for you.

[ChristopherHall]

ACCORDING TO YOUR ANSWERS,

The political group that
agrees with you most is...

CENTRIST

CENTRISTS espouse a "middle ground" regarding government

control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on

the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention

and sometimes support individual freedom of choice.

Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind,

tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what

they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.

The RED DOT on the Chart shows where you fit on the political map.

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=5&e=4

[DanielR]

Well I'm not in the least bit suprised. But then it was a few years ago that I realised that I was more aligned with the Libertarian party than any other.


ACCORDING TO YOUR ANSWERS,

The political group that
agrees with you most is...

.

LIBERTARIAN

LIBERTARIANS support maximum liberty in both personal and

economic matters. They advocate a much smaller government; one

that is limited to protecting individuals from coercion and violence.

Libertarians tend to embrace individual responsibility, oppose

government bureaucracy and taxes, promote private charity, tolerate

diverse lifestyles, support the free market, and defend civil liberties.

The RED DOT on the Chart shows where you fit on the political map.1118

[Praxeas]

ACCORDING TO YOUR ANSWERS,

The political group that
agrees with you most is...

CENTRIST

CENTRISTS espouse a "middle ground" regarding government

control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on

the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention

and sometimes support individual freedom of choice.

Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind,

tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what

they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.

The RED DOT on the Chart shows where you fit on the political map.

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=5&e=4
According to that you are a centrist that leans to the left and "statist" (Big Government)

[Praxeas]

Out of curiosity, I looked up the Liberatarian website to see some of what they stand for. Some of the things I found there I can agree with. I am not so sure about their stand on public assistance, however. I know our current system needs to be changed, but I don't think eliminating public assistance is the answer either.


http://www.lp.org/issues/issues.shtml
In a Utopian world perhaps charities and private contributions can take the place of welfare...but our world is so greedy already AND they have the "go out and get a job" mentality for ALL situations...not just for the bums that don't want to work, that I don't think it would work

[Rico]

According to that you are a centrist that leans to the left and "statist" (Big Government)

You mean just like the socialists? :toofunny

[Praxeas]

Our current drug laws create so many more problems than they solve that I don't even want to get started. Actually, I really can't think of any problems that they do solve.
I will never be for legalizing crack or meth...never ever.

[Praxeas]

Conservative
Did you take the test? Paste the results here :-)

[Praxeas]

I want everyone to know that I scored as a CONSERVATIVE!!!

I've been telling you for a few years now that I'm a Conservative, and no one believed me!:bliss
Paste the results here with the image (you can right click on the image and copy link location

[Praxeas]

I am a Libertarian. NOT! I am a Centrist.
Paste results here plus the image so we can see how libertarian

[James Griffin]

Now that's just funny.


http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=5&e=5

[Ron]

Now that's just funny.


http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=5&e=5

They call that a "Bullseye!":toofunny

[nahkoe]

Now that's just funny.


http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=5&e=5

Yeah, that's funny. :toofunny

[Antipas]

If you're results are "liberal" or "statist" (socialist) would you classify yourself as have a philosophy of government comparable to the philosophy held be men such as Frederick Denison Maurice (The Kingdom of Christ, 1838), Charles Kingsley (Water-Babies, 1863), Thomas Hughes (Tom Brown's Schooldays, 1857), Frederick James Furnivall (co-creator of the Oxford English Dictionary), Adin Ballou (Practical Christian Socialism, 1854), and Francis Bellamy (Baptist minister and author of the United States' Pledge of Allegiance)?

[tstew]

I will never be for legalizing crack or meth...never ever.

The black market that the "war on drugs" creates in our country is more destructive and costly than most people consider. In addition it is a "war" that will not be won...nor is there a true desire to "win" it.

[Ron]

The black market that the "war on drugs" creates in our country is more destructive and costly than most people consider. In addition it is a "war" that will not be won...nor is there a true desire to "win" it.

My wife worked for 4 years in Singapore before coming to Canada in 1990.
Crime there is virtually non existent.

After all they hang drug traffickers!

Over here we don't want to put drug dealers out of business, too much money to be made.

Yes, it can be won.

[Encryptus]

My wife worked for 4 years in Singapore before coming to Canada in 1990.
Crime there is virtually non existent.

After all they hang drug traffickers!

Over here we don't want to put drug dealers out of business, too much money to be made.

Yes, it can be won.

Yep just where I want to live.

You will be prosecuted for chewing gum trafficking if you try to smuggle more than 1 kg of chewing gum through customs. The rationale is that you can't obviously be bringing in 1kg for personal consumption. The punishment for chewing gum trafficking is up to 1 year in prison and/or 5 strokes of the cane.

[Rico]

Yep just where I want to live.

You will be prosecuted for chewing gum trafficking if you try to smuggle more than 1 kg of chewing gum through customs. The rationale is that you can't obviously be bringing in 1kg for personal consumption. The punishment for chewing gum trafficking is up to 1 year in prison and/or 5 strokes of the cane.


I can see it now. "What you in for?" "Too much Bubblicious!"

[Balanced]

ACCORDING TO YOUR ANSWERS,

You fall exactly on the border

of two political philosophies...


CONSERVATIVE

LIBERTARIAN

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=5&e=9

[Ferd]

ACCORDING TO YOUR ANSWERS,

You fall exactly on the border

of two political philosophies...


CONSERVATIVE

LIBERTARIAN

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=5&e=9

you are a good man Charlie Brown!

[dizzyde]

Centrist

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t209/deannamullings/zzzzzzdraw.png

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 70%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 60%.

[James Griffin]

Now that's just funny.


http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=5&e=5

Perhaps I should pursue a career as a negotiator or peacemaker?

LOL

[nahkoe]

Perhaps I should pursue a career as a negotiator or peacemaker?

LOL

Mediators make good money I hear. I still wouldn't want that job. lol

[Encryptus]

ACCORDING TO YOUR ANSWERS,

You fall exactly on the border

of two political philosophies...


CONSERVATIVE

LIBERTARIAN

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=5&e=9

Hmmmm
Balanced doesn't appear so balanced. lol

[Balanced]

Hmmmm
Balanced doesn't appear so balanced. lol

Sure, I am balanced perfectly between CONSERVATIVE and LIBERTARIAN. :happydance

Who would want to be a left wing socialist? :reaction :crazywalls

[Encryptus]

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=4&e=8

Then again it appears I guess I'm not either! LOL

[Balanced]

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=4&e=8

Then again it appears I guess I'm not either! LOL

Well at least I am more balanced than you! :tease
















J/K

[Encryptus]

Well at least I am more balanced than you! :tease



J/K

Yeah well, we're pretty much dead on but at least I'm not as liberal as you.

[BrotherEastman]

Here is a short Political Quiz meant to gauge your real Political leanings!
I scored "Centrist!"

CENTRISTS espouse a "middle ground" regarding government

control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on

the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention

and sometimes support individual freedom of choice.

Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind,

tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what

they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.


I scored at a position represented by a big red dot!
So much for those who think I am a lefty!:happydance
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e21/Ronb26/Centrist.png


Take The Test here and let us now what you scored!

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz.html
OMG! I'm a Libertarian! LOL! I was dead center of the libertarian block.

[BrotherEastman]

No surprise ... I'm a LIBERTARIAN ... LEANING RIGHT

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 70%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 80%.
I was 80% on both of those.

[BrotherEastman]

Hmmmm
Balanced doesn't appear so balanced. lol
Depends on how you look at it. Balanced seems to be balanced between libertarian and conservative.

[Ferd]

OMG! I'm a Libertarian! LOL! I was dead center of the libertarian block.

Bro, I think this thing skews to libertarianism. there are a number of things that cross over from conservitive to libertarian and i think this quiz will show a conservitive as more libertarian than they really are.

[BrotherEastman]

Bro, I think this thing skews to libertarianism. there are a number of things that cross over from conservitive to libertarian and i think this quiz will show a conservitive as more libertarian than they really are.
Thanks for setting me straight Ferd. I was beginning to worry, LOL!

[Rico]

OMG! I'm a Libertarian! LOL! I was dead center of the libertarian block.

Welcome to the fold, Brother. Wanna fire one up? :lol

[Ferd]

Welcome to the fold, Brother. Wanna fire one up? :lol

LOL! now that there is funny!

[Pragmatist]

Libertarian for me.

[BrotherEastman]

Welcome to the fold, Brother. Wanna fire one up? :lol
I don't do such things!

[Rico]

I don't do such things!

What kinda libertarian are you???? :boxing

[Cindy]

Now that's just funny.


http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=5&e=5

:toofunny

[DanielR]

Now that's just funny.


http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=5&e=5


What did you do? Answer maybe on every question?