Where Do You Fall on the Political Compass?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around participants sharing their results from the Political Compass test, which categorizes political beliefs along economic and social axes. Participants express their positions, compare results, and engage in light-hearted banter regarding their political alignments.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants identify as left libertarians, with one noting a lack of famous figures representing their position.
  • Several participants report being near Gandhi on the political compass, with specific economic and social coordinates shared.
  • One participant mentions being surprised by their conservative stance, contrasting it with previous liberal views.
  • Concerns are raised about the phrasing of questions in the Political Compass test, suggesting that some questions may not adequately capture political beliefs.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding political alignments, including a joke about being as right-wing as Hitler, which prompts clarification about economic positions.
  • Participants express frustration over the lack of representation for their political views on the international chart.
  • Some participants discuss the implications of their positions, noting that historical figures associated with authoritarianism often fall on the right side of the compass.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features a variety of political positions with no clear consensus. Participants express differing views on the accuracy and relevance of the Political Compass test, as well as their own political identities.

Contextual Notes

Some participants highlight limitations in the test's questions, suggesting that certain phrasing may lead to misinterpretation of political beliefs. Additionally, there are unresolved discussions about the implications of historical political figures and their alignment on the compass.

  • #31
If I had more time to post..as I used to..it would be a bit clearer..but..I don't, sorry.
Russ has been around for awhile...what do you think?
 
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  • #32
of course...some of you are so extreme...that anyone that isn't touting marxism and spouting chomsky and moore... is automaticly considered right wing religious fanatic.
 
  • #33
kat said:
Russ has been around for awhile...what do you think?
AH HHHHA! Got you russ! I always knew you were a minion of satan!
 
  • #34
kat said:
of course...some of you are so extreme...that anyone that isn't touting marxism and spouting chomsky and moore... is automaticly considered right wing religious fanatic.
thats not true, lyn isn't spouting marxism and we don't consider him a right wing religious fanatic... and NO ONE spouts moore. seriously... not ever!
 
  • #35
eh...nothings more ebil than smurfs...everyone who's anyone knows that...
 
  • #36
I was actually suprised to see Kat take a conservative stance on things because the first discussion I had with her she took a rather liberal one.
 
  • #37
My entire world is turning up side down. This is surely some ruse on part of the enemy.
 
  • #38
Smurf said:
:smile: You're only a democrat out of necessity. We all know if you had your way you'd vote Green.
Smurfy, you know me so well.
P.S. Besides we already know you don't date short people. And I don't date people who wouldn't date me, so
Short people, no. Short stallions on the other hand...
 
  • #39
pattylou said:
Smurfy, you know me so well.
I know everything.
 
  • #40
Smurf said:
I know everything.

I remember those days...I just can't figure out how I managed to forget so much.
 
  • #41
Anttech said:
hey but at least you are as right wing as Hitler ;-) hehe (j/king of course)

You better be kidding. Hitler is on the exact opposite end of the authoritarian scale from me.
 
  • #42
You better be kidding. Hitler is on the exact opposite end of the authoritarian scale from me.

I was, but I was referring to the fact that you are aligned with Hitler from an ecconimical point of view... anyway yes it was a joke ;-)
 
  • #43
Was Hitler really a free-marketer? I don't know a damn about his economic policies, but his party was called the National Socialist Party. Was that some kind of inside joke?
 
  • #44
Economic Left/Right: -5.63
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -8.41


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Did you notice how all the most sadistic evil ****s on their international compass fall on the authoritarian side? And most of those on the right?

And the folk heroes fall in the bottom left quadrant? HMMMMMM
 
  • #45
kat said:
Pretty much the same as last time I took this test.

Economic Left/Right: -4.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.26



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ROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFL

either a sick joke or you are truly misguided as to your history and political views
 

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