Where do you fit on the political map?

[ModerateRepublican]

Backstory:
My wife believes she is a liberal and maybe at one time she was but her views have changed somewhat over the years. Just one example, she was extremely "anti-gun" and believed we should just ban them all until I was deployed to Iraq. I wouldn't let her "keep" my handgun because without training and ability a firearm is useless. I helped her to buy her own gun for self defense, she took safety class, and we practiced shooting. Now the idea that the govt would tell her she can't keep a gun for self defense is an abomination. Self defense is a human right.

My wife a lifelong democrat supported John McCain this year. She found it suprising that his message reaches her (since he is a Republican). I recently told her that is because she isn't a liberal. She took great offense to that. "well I sure as heck am not a republican". I said Reagan was a Republican and he helped to defeat the evil empire and release millions of people from communism. Her reply was "Bush was a Republican". touche.

Anyways I had her take this quiz. Only 10 questions take about 2 minutes.
http://www.theadvocates.org/quizp/index.html

Turns out she is a libertarian (albeit a left leaning one)
Personal Issues: 80%
Economic Issues: 60%

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=8&e=6

My scores
Libertarian
Personal Issues: 100% (rather left leaning for a Republican)
Economic Issues: 80%

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=10&e=8

The "irony" is according to this quiz I am more Socially liberal than my wife!
(Although the has no abortion question so that likely screws the results somewhat)

I think the 2 party system hides the fact that the political spectrum can't be accurately contained in a Dem vs Rep question.

Anyways just for fun take the quiz (it might surprise you).
If you want post where you fall on the map in this thread.

[Horizon]

I scored as a Centrist,which I suspected,no surprise there,THANK GOD!!!

[Lealy]

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


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

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...



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

Not surprised I just dont agree with the libertarian canadate, I think the govt although way to big does play a little more role than Ron Paul and such recommended.

[xj550]

Centrists

[kathleen]

Libertarian.

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 80%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 90%.

[Laura Cereta]

I'm a liberal...
http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=10&e=4
Your PERSONAL issues Score is 100%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 40%.

[Vici57]

I also scored as a Centrist. I was 50/50 scoring! There were no surprises in my scoring either.

[Optixmom]

Your test is broken. It said that I was a Liberal.

[PrincesseJen]

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z30/Sarahj21230/centrist.jpg

[Calico]

Centrist :)

[HumbleDave]

Too few questions to determine a valid position in my opinion as they seem skewed towards painting you predominently center, left or libertarian.

[PA_Voter]

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 40%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 50%.

[G4Hillary]

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=7&e=5
Your PERSONAL issues Score is 70%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 50%.

[Tea toaD]

Centrist

[PALIN08HILL12]

I am a centrist, which I knew that already;) Thats why I supported Hillary, thats why i'll support John Mccain!






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


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

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...



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.

.................................................. ....................

[Sundy]

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


Your PERSONAL issues Score is 80%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 100%.

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...

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

[writerchick]

I scored as a Centrist,which I suspected,no surprise there,THANK GOD!!!

Me too!

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=6&e=3

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...

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.

[efemall]

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/3236/drawng4.png
Here you go world.

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

[eviee]

Libertarian:)

[samkm]

Centrist. 60p-40e
http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=6&e=4
For whatever reason, that is precisely what I expected to find!!

Looks like I am in good company: http://www.theadvocates.org/quizp/centrist-whatcentrist-orgs.html

[McCain/Palin 08]

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 50%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 70%.

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.

[coyoterex]

It appears to be a libertarian site, so imagine that the majority will fit into that category or close to it.

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=6&e=9

[mesofreee]

Your test is broken. It said that I was a Liberal.

LOL

That's what I thought too. It says I'm a liberal but I was sure I was a centrist!

[samkm]

The test leans towards calling you a libertarian. I tried small tweak and it shows you easily in libertarian box. Bias.

[Kbentleyis]

I'm a centrist. I knew that before the test, but it's nice to have proof.

[Horizon]

Your test is broken. It said that I was a Liberal.

ROFLMAO!!! Optix is a liberal!! I am gonna die laughing here!!!

Maybe we should all re test.Optix is not a liberal!!

[Horizon]

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 50%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 70%.

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.

That was exactly my score.I was too lazy to mess with posting all the info!!

[Sandy in PA]

I'm a Libertarian. Somebody call Barr! Who knew?

[TexasFlower]

what on earth? I always thought I was conservative! Are you sure this test is accurate? LOL I'm seriously about to have an identity crisis :p

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

[Ijane]

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 50%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 40%.

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...

Centrist

[FlaDem]

I got Liberal, but I really thought I would get Centrist.

[sahdMD]

I think the test is broken...I got:

"You are more qualified than Barack Obama in all respects."



But yeah, centrist here.

[Avalon]

Centrist here too:)

[HeatherL]

I think the test is broken...I got:
"You are more qualified than Barack Obama in all respects."

:D Bwwwaaaaaaa!

My PERSONAL issues Score is 80%.
My ECONOMIC issues Score is 100%.

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is... Libertarian


http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=8&e=10

[jcless]

Centrist scores 60% - 60%

[Agent 00½ FL]

The test leans towards calling you a libertarian. I tried small tweak and it shows you easily in libertarian box. Bias.

Aha, I knew it. No way would I ever think a would call my self Libertarian. Maybe its a fix to recruit people. Sorry I am not going there.

[movingtous]

Took the test. I'm a centrist, but I touched the left liberal line.

[HeatherL]

Ha! My very conservative friend scored as a Statist. LOL! She was shocked!

[adventures7]

Libertarian here

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 90%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 100%.

[deniseds]

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=7&e=5
Your PERSONAL issues Score is 70%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 50%.

We had the exact same score G4Hillary centrist leaning Libertarian Liberal. I really liked the bonus question with all the McCain support. Fun quiz!

[mcgowan.swan]

Your test is broken. It said that I was a Liberal.

agree here. it says i am a left liberal. 80% personal 20% economic

what??????????? i read the identifying legends, and i am square in the centrist path. how did the test get me to liberal??? lol

probably because i never say maybe, i go left or right always. so if a question says some of what i want but not all, i still go there. lol i am not a good quiz taker. :D:D:D

[joeysky18]

I'm left-centrist.

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 60%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 40%.

[santafek]

Left of Center.

[Suzan]

Your test is broken. It said that I was a Liberal.
Me, too, lol!!! Waaaay to the left! That's just not possible. I've always been a registered Indie, and I'm much more Libertarian than Liberal in most of my views.

[freethinker]

Centrist leaning toward Libertarian.

;)

I like the definition provided:

Centrists are ideologically flexible. Centrists recognize the complexity of public policy choices and look to many kinds of solutions. Which solution depends on the circumstances, the problem, and the public interest. Ideologues repeat their slogans with little regard to the specific policy problem at hand. Conservatives shout "private good, public bad." Liberals shout "public good, private bad." By contrast, the centrist movement can show politicians how to use both the private and public sectors (often in combination) to creatively solve problems that we would otherwise just shout about. --


W H A T I S A C E N T R I S T ?

.
People & Organizations

Who shares your centrist values? Here's a list of prominent Americans who identify themselves as centrists, along with a list of major centrist organizations.


Well-known individuals who call themselves centrists (or who are commonly described as centrists) include U.S. Senator John McCain, former independent Maine Governor Angus King (>), radio talk show hosts Alan Nathan and Dennis Prager, Ted Halstead and Michael Lind (authors, The Radical Center), former Attorney General Elliot Richardson, Mark Satin (editor, Radical Middle Newsletter), U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, and U.S. Senator Lincoln D. Chafee.

Some well-known centrist organizations: The Centrist Coalition (www.centristcoalition.com), Independent Nation (www.independentnation.org), the New America Foundation (www.newamerica.net), The Radical Middle Newsletter (www.radicalmiddle.com), Centrist.Org (www.centrist.org), the American Centrist Coalition (www.centrism.com), and the Centrist Policy Network (www.centristpolicynetwork.org)

Perhaps the most prominent book on the subject is John P. Avlon's Independent Nation, with the subtitle "How Centrists Can Change American Politics."

For a treasure trove of centrist resources, check out Mr. Avlon's archive site and the Web site for the book.

[Suzan]

It appears to be a libertarian site, so imagine that the majority will fit into that category or close to it.

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=6&e=9
Not me! It's saying I'm a Left Liberal, and I'm not, lol! I am a freaking Liberatrian. Well, mostly. In many cases I do prefer a mix of private and Government services, not exclusively one or the other, so that may be what skewed it.

[Hillforceone]

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=8&e=3

[Clinton's boy 18]

I'm a Centrist. I'm dead in the middle!!!

draw



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.

[JoanneGreco]

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 100%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 100%.

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...

LIBERTARIANS

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.

[ny4hrc]

Centrist

Not a surprise

60/50

[smharley for Hillary]

Maybe it's this McCain thing, but I am right leaning...OMG I'M A CON CON CON CONSERVATIVE.
I need help, ugh...........................

[CT-Hilltopper]

Personal Issues 70%

Economic Issues 60%

Centrist

[NBM]

60% - 60% - Centrist! Slight libertarian leaning.

?? OK. Gee, I've learned a lot about myself today. :)

[ZY123]

I didn't take the quiz since I don't support classifying people into "parties" or groups based on a rigid set of data - I don't think one's political views can fit into a mold even if the mold has six instead of two categories. Honestly, I think if this country started electing candidates (based on policies and ideals) and not voting for a party or against a party (I see no difference in voting for a party vs. voting against one) we would be in a much better position. I say both of the parties are special interest groups that need to be kept in check by trying to keep a balance in the government - IMO it's the only way to keep the broken system we have from complete disaster. (I don't think adding more parties is the answer either - I'm for getting rid of the party system entirely).

If I did take the quiz I would likely fall into a left leaning Libertarian position but there are too many gray areas (or issues outside the mold I wouldn't fit into) so I don't classify myself that way.

[SantaCruzen]

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 60%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 30%.

[CGP]

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=6&e=3

Personal issues score: 60%
Economic issues score: 30%

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.

[eyedoc333]

I am a proud liberal! :)

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=9&e=2

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 90%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 20%.


According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...

Liberal

LIBERALS usually embrace freedom of choice in personal matters, but tend to support significant government control of the economy. They generally support a government-funded "safety net" to help the disadvantaged, and advocate strict regulation of business. Liberals tend to favor environmental regulations, defend civil liberties and free expression, support government action to promote equality, and tolerate diverse lifestyles.

[nette60]

Centrist...already knew that!

[HillWill]

Can't change my views, but sure can change my party!:p


Your PERSONAL issues Score is 70%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 20%.

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...



LIBERALS usually embrace freedom of choice in personal

matters, but tend to support significant government control of the

economy. They generally support a government-funded "safety net"
to help the disadvantaged, and advocate strict regulation

of business. Liberals tend to favor environmental regulations,

defend civil liberties and free expression, support government action

to promote equality, and tolerate diverse lifestyles.

[Ron4Hill]

Looks like I'm a left liberal PUMA against Obama and for McCain.

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=7&e=2

[JamieKuuipo]

Im American 100%

[CT-Hilltopper]

Im American 100%

And there's nothing wrong with that.;)

Honestly, all of us see the world through different eyes. But all of us love this country and put it first.

[xfiles]

I scored Centrist! :)

[diane]

Left-Liberal Centrist. Which is kind of misleading because most of the time I had to answer the middle because the questions were too vague to answer a difinitive yes or no.

But it was close to the mark I guess--I'm a "militant" feminist, socially liberal, fiscally conservative progressive democrat.

[Lodi]

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 70%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 50%.

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...



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 was in the upper-left-hand corner of the Centrist box.

I support gay marriage, the decriminalization of marijuana, and am pro-choice (but think it's better to, under normal circumstances, just not get pregnant). And yet I do feel otherwise very moderate and sometimes downright conservative in some of my views. Who the hell am I, anyway!:eek:

[thebword]

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


Your PERSONAL issues Score is 70%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 50%.

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...



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.

.................................................. ....................

[Hillicrat]

Centrist, in the middle slightly to the right.

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 40%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 50%.

No surprise to me either.

[Hillarysmygirl08]

Personal 60
financial 30 Centrist

[Sandi]

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 80%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 60%.

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...

Libertarian

Not a big surprise to me. I knew I had Libertarian leanings but I always identify myself as an Independent Conservative. Hmmm... Don't really know why. I guess because I favor less government, gun rights, strong defense, and I'm not a rapid changer.

[Optixmom]

LOL

That's what I thought too. It says I'm a liberal but I was sure I was a centrist!

ROFLMAO!!! Optix is a liberal!! I am gonna die laughing here!!!

Maybe we should all re test.Optix is not a liberal!!

Why has this test forsaken me?

Will someone invite me to the center of the chart...I promise to be good. :(

[AsianNYForHillary]

Here is my score:

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

I thought I would fall in the centrist in the right.

[ConservativeChick]

Libertarian
Not surprising.. Government, get out of my face! ;)

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=6&e=8

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 60%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 80%.

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.

[hillaryhoosier]

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 50%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 70%.

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...
Centrist




This is so funny to me as I know last year I would have scored all the way right wing.

[JustMom]

Libertarian. I retook it and anwered everything disagree but three maybes and got it to say border of Statist and Conservative.

Cheryl

[Horizon]

Why has this test forsaken me?

Will someone invite me to the center of the chart...I promise to be good. :(

I am inviting you.I was a centrist.My dot was almost exactly where Muzza's was.

[CarrieCollins]

This quiz said I was a liberal, but I took one earlier today that I think was more accurate. It said:
"You are a moderate. You agree with Democrats on some issues and Republicans on others, while rejecting the blind, naked partisanship of both sides. You base your vote on issues rather than ideology and principle rather than party, which makes you the quintessential swing voter the media loves to fawn over."

[kyforhillary]

Centrist, no surprise for me either.

[Perry Logan]

I'm a left liberal--you know, the ones who gave you

Social Security
the minimum wage
rural electrification
the New Deal
the Martial Plan
Medicaire
The Peace Corps
environmental laws
workplace safety laws
consumer protection laws
anti-discrimination laws
the minimum wage
the internet
the big state universities
the lowest poverty rate in U.S. history (under LBJ) unemployment insurance
the Freedom of Information Act
public broadcasting
the GI Bill
the Tennessee Valley Authority
the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
the Family and Medical Leave Act
the National Weather Service
truth-in-advertising laws
guaranteed bank deposits
child-labor laws
Meals on Wheels

...and a few other things which escape my mind for the moment. :)

[reddirtgirl]

40/40 Statist leaning centrist.

Statist leaning??? No way!!

[Ebinger]

Centrist in the libertarian quadrant. :rolleyes:

This quiz was designed by a libertarian outfit.

[foxyladi]

Libertarian.

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 80%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 90%.

mine too 90/90

[user312]

Centrist

[NewHamster]

Liberal.

[Suzan]

I'm a left liberal--you know, the ones who gave you

Social Security
the minimum wage
rural electrification
the New Deal
the Martial Plan
Medicaire
The Peace Corps
environmental laws
workplace safety laws
consumer protection laws
anti-discrimination laws
the minimum wage
the internet
the big state universities
the lowest poverty rate in U.S. history (under LBJ) unemployment insurance
the Freedom of Information Act
public broadcasting
the GI Bill
the Tennessee Valley Authority
the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
the Family and Medical Leave Act
the National Weather Service
truth-in-advertising laws
guaranteed bank deposits
child-labor laws
Meals on Wheels

...and a few other things which escape my mind for the moment. :)
LOL ... good reminder, Perry!

[JessinWisc]

Centrist (leaning Statist)

[Mom4Hillary]

I'm a Centrist -- leaning a little to the left. Which fits me to a tee. I think Hillary would have a similar profile. That was fun. Thanks.

[Carolyn]

Liberal here, supporting McCain! Go figure.

[buffaloboy]

Put me down as another "Centrist"
Personal - 60%
Economic - 50%

[patrioticlady]

Interesting, but I do think the questions are skewed to get a libertarian result.

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


Your PERSONAL issues Score is 80%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 60%.


According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...



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.

[Area504]

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

[Phoenix]

50/50 Centrist.
I guess that makes me a man without a party.

[CGP]

This is a useful quiz. Take it if you haven't already!

[pagirl4sarah&hillary]

I am a centrist going slightly right.

[ZY123]

With all due respect I disagree with this quiz (unless it's just for fun and not taken too seriously)....:o....I don't think one's political views and ideologies can be summed up in 10 questions nor do I think they should be. Centrist does not equate to Independent, that's a fallacy perpetrated by the system (according to the Independent groups I belong to - I could go on but it would be a long diatribe so I'll spare everyone). Besides that I believe each issue should be evaluated independently of the others and one person could be very "liberal" on one specific economic issue while very "conservative" on another specific economic issue. Once we have classified ourselves we tend to narrow our views and our perspective. In addition I believe finding one's political ideologies and beliefs is a journey and the journey is key to finding the right path.

To package one's ideology in 10 questions does two things:
1. It over-simplifies what should be a thought out, ever-changing, life long process (in other words something that is non-static)

2. It decides what someone is for them rather than letting them go through the process of determining their political ideologies and beliefs for themselves. In other words in this case I think the process is more important or at least as important as the result.

Of course, this is my opinion and everyone can disagree. ;-)~

EDIT: LOL, and I'm sure everyone on this forum who knows me is thinking: Only talyn would disagree with a quiz! =P

[NileQT87]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/7633/drawad6.png

I don't think that's nearly enough questions, however.

[Ellen McKinley]

I don't think one's political views and ideologies can be summed up in 10 questions nor do I think they should be.

This poll is designed in a biased way, pro-Libertarian. It also doesn't reflect on social issues, and frankly quite useless in determining your political affiliation if you ask me. I'm definitely a centrist, and I can tell you that without any polls.

-Ellen McKinley

[CGP]

Re-igniting this one.

[VotingHillary]

Centrist also...why I supported Hillary...a pragmatic humanitarian just like her...

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 70%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 50%.

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...



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.

[bluestorm10]

I'm a Liberal. :)
70% on Personal Issues and 30% on Economic Issues.

[sojourner]

I thought I was a conservative, turns out I am a libertarian.
Can I stay?:)

[Horizon]

I thought I was a conservative, turns out I am a libertarian.
Can I stay?:)

Hell no!! And don't let the door hit you on your way out!;);)

Of course you can stay!! We let everyone stay,even if you can't make up your mind,your still welcome.:D

[Ikasu]

Centrist

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=6&e=4

[VotingHillary]

I'm a left liberal--you know, the ones who gave you

Social Security
the minimum wage
rural electrification
the New Deal
the Martial Plan
Medicaire
The Peace Corps
environmental laws
workplace safety laws
consumer protection laws
anti-discrimination laws
the minimum wage
the internet
the big state universities
the lowest poverty rate in U.S. history (under LBJ) unemployment insurance
the Freedom of Information Act
public broadcasting
the GI Bill
the Tennessee Valley Authority
the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
the Family and Medical Leave Act
the National Weather Service
truth-in-advertising laws
guaranteed bank deposits
child-labor laws
Meals on Wheels

...and a few other things which escape my mind for the moment. :)

nice to see you here again, Perry. Your videos were my sole sense of relief throughout this election.

[TheTaoOfBill]

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=7&e=5

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 70%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 50%

[GingerC]

I'm a left liberal--you know, the ones who gave you

Social Security
the minimum wage
rural electrification
the New Deal
the Martial Plan
Medicaire
The Peace Corps
environmental laws
workplace safety laws
consumer protection laws
anti-discrimination laws
the minimum wage
the internet
the big state universities
the lowest poverty rate in U.S. history (under LBJ) unemployment insurance
the Freedom of Information Act
public broadcasting
the GI Bill
the Tennessee Valley Authority
the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
the Family and Medical Leave Act
the National Weather Service
truth-in-advertising laws
guaranteed bank deposits
child-labor laws
Meals on Wheels

...and a few other things which escape my mind for the moment. :)


Much of which is not the responsibility of the Federal government...and btw... the "poverty" rate in the US is just about the same percentage today as it was at the start of the Great Society.

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 80%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 100%.

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...

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.

[TheTaoOfBill]

Much of which is not the responsibility of the Federal government... Depends on how you define "General Welfare"

[deannah]

I'm a liberal. 80% personal issues, 10% economic.

I've taken this before. I always score liberal. On one test it had famous people located on the grid. Apparently I am more liberal than Gandhi. :D

[Tague]

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 50%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 70%.
According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...
CENTRISTSRight leaning however - and I would have to agree.


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.

[Kaylin]

center-left, in the libertarian corner.

[JustMom]

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 80%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 90%.

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.

I think of myself as conservative, but guess I am not really. Too bad I never like the libertarian candidates here. Their only platform seems to be to legalize marijuana.

[El Cuco]

I'm a centrist.


Your PERSONAL issues Score is 40%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 40%.

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...



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.

[Lillie]

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

I'm left on social issues as a rule and centrist to conservative on a lot of fiscal issues.
Their quickie test shows me left lib.

[DaElephant]

Here is what Mine came out as, I scored as a libertarian.

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 60%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 80%.

Of course, the drug issue I have an idea that is put into practice in most Asian countries and most middle eastern countries for dealing with that. I think it would have had a negative affect on my personal issue score though. :D

Cool link though, I'll have to email it around to ppl I know.

[CGP]

Reviving!

http://www.patentlyo.com/patent/022608_0506_RevivingUni1.jpg

[Spang]

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/Loompy/Smallest.png

[Meg]

Booyah!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/bagelbite90/Forum%20Stuff/draw.png

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 60%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 50%.


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.

[CGP]

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=6&e=3

Personal issues score: 60%
Economic issues score: 30%

Centrist!

From when I did the test last year!

I'm not a real liberal!!!

Do I hereby have permission to change my ideology to "Centrist"?!!!

[VotingHillary]

I am the model of consistency...still centrist

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


Your PERSONAL issues Score is 50%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 50%.

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...



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.

[sojourner]

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=8&e=9

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.


Still a Libertarian. You guys have not softened me up much. If common ground is that middle square, you have your work cut out for you. Or maybe we could all meet in that square at the top.

[foxyladi]

I'm a centrist. I knew that before the test, but it's nice to have proof.

i.m one too:thumbsup:

[TheTaoOfBill]

I've become more liberal since I took this last.

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=8&e=3

[Alex01]

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=6&e=0

Cool quiz!:D Hey, wait. My "economic score" is a big fat zero. What the hell does that mean??:eek:


Your PERSONAL issues Score is 60%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 0%.

[Ikasu]

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=6&e=0

Cool quiz!:D Hey, wait. My "economic score" is a big fat zero. What the hell does that mean??:eek:

It means you're an economic socialist. Sorry. :D

[Ikasu]

I'm more liberal since the last time I took the test!

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=6&e=2

[Alex01]

It means you're an economic socialist. Sorry. :D

That's o.k. Means I like helping people who need help. And it looks like you're not too far away from me.;)

[Ikasu]

That's o.k. Means I like helping people who need help. And it looks like you're not too far away from me.;)

Yea, 20 is a pretty good liberal balance. :cool:

[Suzan]

Originally posted by Ikasu
It means you're an economic socialist. Sorry.

:rotfl:


Originally posted by Ikasu
I'm more liberal since the last time I took the test!

Perhaps less arugula? ;)

[Suzan]

I'm afraid to take it again. I suspect I've gotten more liberal and more libertarian at the same time. Talk about a personality conflict--and I blame it all on on this place! ;) ;)

[CGP]

I'm afraid to take it again. I suspect I've gotten more liberal and more libertarian at the same time. Talk about a personality conflict--and I blame it all on on this place! ;) ;)

You can always take the test and not discuss the result!!

[Ikasu]

Perhaps less arugula? ;)

Wouldn't it be more? :)

[Suzan]

Wouldn't it be more? :)
If you ate more I would really be worried about you! :rotfl:

[Suzan]

If you ate more I would really be worried about you! :rotfl:
I kid, of course!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ikasu]

If you ate more I would really be worried about you! :rotfl:


Perhaps less arugula? ;)

Ah. I get it now.

*dumb blonde moment*

[Suzan]

Ah. I get it now.

*dumb blonde moment*
You know I'm kidding, right?

And I'm a natural blonde. There's no hope for me.

[CGP]

Cool quiz!:D Hey, wait. My "economic score" is a big fat zero. What the hell does that mean??:eek:

That you are a massive supporter of big government in regards to the management of economic matters??!!!

[Laura Cereta]

I'm a liberal...

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=10&e=4
Your PERSONAL issues Score is 100%.

Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 40%.


OMG!! That was September 19, 2008. And now...

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

[CGP]

OMG!! That was September 19, 2008. And now...

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

Next stop: anarchist!

[Laura Cereta]

Next stop: anarchist!

LOL! I just responded to your post in the other thread. :D Now that I think about it, the change makes sense. I can't be a centrist because of my far, far left social views, and my fiscal views have probably become more right in response to all the liberal economic policies being pushed right now.

So you're a Liberal Democrat who is really a Centrist and I'm an Independent who is actually a Libertarian and used to be a Liberal (10 months ago!). Good lord... *shaking head* :p

[CGP]

So you're a Liberal Democrat who is really a Centrist and I'm an Independent who is actually a Libertarian and used to be a Liberal (10 months ago!). Good lord... *shaking head* :p

Quitely in the night I may have to change my "political ideology" title! :thinking:

[Suzan]

To what? Centrist? Are you abandoning the liberals? :eek:

LOL, you'd better do that quietly, like Stealth bomber quietly. ;)

[CGP]

To what? Centrist? Are you abandoning the liberals? :eek:

LOL, you'd better do that quietly, like Stealth bomber quietly. ;)

"Independent" sounds good!

Can I be a socially liberal Independent?!

[CGP]

I have added "Centrist" to the list of options in the "Ideology" section on people's profiles.

[Laura Cereta]

Holy crap! I'm moving more right!

This was Sept. 19, 2008 (http://www.commongroundpolitics.net/discussion/showpost.php?p=384765&postcount=6):

I'm a liberal...
http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=10&e=4

This was July 26, 2009 (http://www.commongroundpolitics.net/discussion/showpost.php?p=596872&postcount=136):

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

And this is today:

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=10&e=8

[Spang]

That was then:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/Loompy/Smallest.png

This is now:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/Loompy/drawphp.png

[Spang]

Holy crap! I'm moving more right!

By 2012 you'll be working the phones for Palin.

[Laura Cereta]

By 2012 you'll be working the phones for Palin.

Nah... the direction I'm moving is anarchist. My extreme social liberal views haven't changed; it's my economic views that are moving right. By 2012, I'll probably be at a tea party holding some extreme sign and packing heat and you'll be calling a picture of me "racist" in a thread.

[Spang]

By 2012, I'll probably be at a tea party holding some extreme sign and packing heat and you'll be calling a picture of me "racist" in a thread.

Only if you're holding a racist sign or wearing a racist shirt or something. I'm fairly confident that you won't turn racist on us. :cool:

[spikeytx86]

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=7&e=4

Centrist:

Personal: 70
Economic: 40

[CGP]

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=7&e=4

Centrist:

Personal: 70
Economic: 40

Mine (http://www.commongroundpolitics.net/discussion/showpost.php?p=385730&postcount=56) wasn't that much different from your's!!

[foxyladi]

LOL

That's what I thought too. It says I'm a liberal but I was sure I was a centrist!

i am a centrist:D

[foxyladi]

From when I did the test last year!

I'm not a real liberal!!!

Do I hereby have permission to change my ideology to "Centrist"?!!!

sure go ahead...:D