The discussion revolves around participants sharing their results from a political compass test, which measures economic and libertarian/authoritarian views. The conversation includes personal interpretations of the scores, reflections on political identities, and varying opinions on the nature of political correctness and ideology.
Participants generally share their scores and interpretations, but there is no consensus on the implications of these scores or the nature of political identity. Multiple competing views remain regarding the interpretation of political beliefs and the validity of the test.
Some participants mention issues with the test's questions, suggesting they may be leading or poorly constructed, which could influence the results. There is also a recognition that personal beliefs may not align neatly with the test's categories.
Well, I'm all for personal freedom and personal responsibility, don't forget.
Despite what some would suggest in this forum, I'm my own person. I think for myself. And there are issues that each political party is wrong on and I'll say so.
Sure, there is always a negative way to look at it: people who fit into one party or the other well are brainwashed and people who don't just steal everyone else's ideas. I'm more optomistic and idealistic than that though.
...and not even a rabid fundamentalist Christian!Originally posted by russ_watters
A Republican who is pro choice and pro gun control?? WTF??!?
There were several that I didn't like either. They seemed like leading questions or like the possible answers missed the point or were redundant. But I think that is done on purpose and there were questions like that in all directions. The results probably average out ok.