Political Ideology test

[phenol]

http://www.okcupid.com/politics

try this and post your results

http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/poltest.gif

[SolitaryWalker]

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You are a

Social Liberal
(68% permissive)


and an...

Economic Liberal
(33% permissive)


You are best described as a:


Democrat


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (68, -63)
modscore: (20, 41)
raw: (2438)

[Hypnos]

Bow before my correctness:

You are a

Social Liberal
(73% permissive)

and an...

Economic Conservative
(73% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Libertarian


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.

[Fingers]

Social Liberal
(61% permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(16% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Socialist

You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.

[Huston]

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3971/socialistbz5.jpg

I loved this question:

It should be legal for two consenting adults to challenge each other to a duel and fight a Death Match.

[jijin]

http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/politics.jpg

[Hypnos]

Ick, I feel dirty participating in this thread.

[Hyacinth]

You are a:
Social Liberal
(81% permissive)
and an...
Economic Liberal
(6% permissive)

You are best described as a:
Socialist

I prefer the Political Compass to this test.

[Ghost-Girl]

32. Books with potentially deadly knowledge (like instructions for making awesome bombs) should be regulated.
Haha, awesome bombs.

Anyhow...

You are a Social Liberal
(73% permissive)

and an Economic Moderate
(50% permissive)

You are best described as a:
Democrat

You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.

[Krill]

You are a Social Liberal
(75% permissive)
and an Economic Conservative
(71% permissive)

You are best described as a:
Libertarian
You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (93, 81)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/KrillXIII/MyPolitics.jpg

[Ghost-Girl]

Ick, I feel dirty participating in this thread.

Why?

[dubbeltop]

You are a Social Liberal
(68% permissive)
and an... Economic Liberal
(33% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Democrat

[Hypnos]

Why?
I feel that way in the company of people who don't understand economics or the lessons of the 20th century.

[zhang_bob]

http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/POL23.JPG

[ben from below]

You are a

Social Liberal
(80% permissive)

and an...

Economic Conservative
(90% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Libertarian


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.


Ick, I feel dirty participating in this thread.

There may a few more of us creeping around here

[sbw]

78/93 Libertarian. my plot point was right between jefferson--I think its jefferson--and the unabomber.

Scott

[sbw]

There may a few more of us creeping around here

well its unlikely that every single person except hypnos knows absolutely nothing about economics. even tho that appears to be the majority thus far.

Scott

[Marston]

Who did you vote for in the 2004 Presidential Election?

...

Nader

What about Cobb?


You are a

Social Liberal
(83% permissive)
and an...
Economic Liberal
(20% permissive)
You are best described as a:

Socialist

You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (124, -113)

I'd rather the test call me a disgusting, stupid pinko.

[ben from below]

well its unlikely that every single person except hypnos knows absolutely nothing about economics. even tho that appears to be the majority thus far.

Scott

Even most economists' political philosophies don't resemble anything like libertarianism. There is a big time "ruling class" instinct among them. They think they have the solutions and should have the power to tell the rest of us what to do.

[Apostasius]

Social Liberal
(66% permissive)

Economic Moderate
(43% permissive)

You are best described as a:
Centrist

[Hypnos]

Even most economists' political philosophies don't resemble anything like libertarianism. There is a big time "ruling class" instinct among them. They think they have the solutions and should have the power to tell the rest of us what to do.
How do you mean? Nothing I've read by noted "libertarian" economists like Hayek, Friedman, von Mises and Rothbard indicates any upper class stuffiness.

[sbw]

Even most economists' political philosophies don't resemble anything like libertarianism. There is a big time "ruling class" instinct among them. They think they have the solutions and should have the power to tell the rest of us what to do.

well, I was making a more general comment about anyone willing to call themselves a socialist.

Scott

[Lee]

I don't need or want to take the test. I am a liberal, or perhaps you might call me a classical liberal or libertarian.

I believe in freedom first and foremost, prosperity and wealth inevitably follow.

[ben from below]

How do you mean? Nothing I've read by noted "libertarian" economists like Hayek, Friedman, von Mises and Rothbard indicates any upper class stuffiness.

You cite the four I was excluding when i said "most" :p

For every one of them there's plenty of Keynesians willing to involve the state in anything.

I would guess that there aren't many full blown socialists among economists, and they may even be more libertarian on average than the population at large, but they sure seem to have an urge to meddle. And they're in a position to direct policy.

[tatsutahime6]

It should be legal for two consenting adults to challenge each other to a duel and fight a Death Match.

Sure, why not?

[tatsutahime6]

You are a Social Liberal (65% permissive)

and an...Economic Liberal (38% permissive)

You are best described as a: Democrat


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.

[nomir_dva]

You are a

Social Liberal
(71% permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(25% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Democrat

You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (81, -9

[macr0]

You are a

Social Liberal
(78% permissive)

and an...

Economic Conservative
(61% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Libertarian

[Ellipsis]

You are a

Social Liberal
(86% permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(21% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Socialist


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (137, -106)

[Hypnos]

I would guess that there aren't many full blown socialists among economists, and they may even be more libertarian on average than the population at large, but they sure seem to have an urge to meddle. And they're in a position to direct policy.
Perhaps the following is a better way to phrase my objection:

* Are there any recent prominent economists you find especially meddlesome?

* Economists, as a matter of employment, generally have an interest in meddling by suggesting pro-active policies, rather than urging gov't to withdraw. (Yes, that's an economic argument.)

[meshou]

You are a
Social Liberal
(81% permissive)

and an...
Economic Liberal
(20% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Socialist

You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.

Basically where Jinjin is, if you need a visual.

[sbw]

Basically where Jinjin is, if you need a visual.

I pictured bread lines.

Scott

[meshou]

I pictured bread lines.

ScottI'm probably making more per year than you do, if we go by averages.

Ha ha.

[sbw]

I'm probably making more per year than you do, if we go by averages.

Ha ha.

wow, that was mean. I mocked your ideology rather than your position in the world. I was going out of my way not to be mean. and, I don't know you or what you do or how much money you make.

Scott

[meshou]

wow, that was mean. I mocked your ideology rather than your position in the world.I apologize. I have been in bread lines before. They're very much a reflection of position.

[sbw]

word--I was ripping socialists rather than the victims of their policies.

Scott

[meshou]

word--I was ripping socialists rather than the victims of their policies.Hm?

There's no way I could be where I am without those few months of help, and the couple weeks in a shelter. No fucking way. I am not ashamed. Plenty of people wanted me to be, though.

Anyway.

[Krill]

Hm?

There's no way I could be where I am without those few months of help, and the couple weeks in a shelter. No fucking way. I am not ashamed. Plenty of people wanted me to be, though.

Anyway.

I think the implication was that socialism leads to bread lines (in the sense that they're necessary because of some effect on poverty) not that you yourself were in one or that what bread lines do in such a situation is bad.

[sbw]

I didnt really know where to put this, but this is the political ideology thread, so here is some entertaining shit from my favorite Libertarian magazine, Reason...(this is actually from the email newsletter, but the print version is great, you should subscribe):

Quick Hits

Quote of the Week

"He turned out to be a strong man, raped 10 women. I never would have expected it of him. He has surprised us all, we all envy him!" -- Russian president Vladimir Putin on sexual assault charges leveled against Israeli President Moshe Katsav.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/russia/article/0,,1927726,00.html


Once, a Long Time Ago

A retired priest says he spent time skinny-dipping, lounging naked in saunas, and massaging a young Mark Foley. There might have been some fondling, but no rape. Definitely no rape.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/20/washington/20priest.html?hp&ex=1161316800&en=20 b8c86acbe139cf&ei=5094&partner=homepage


Captain Irony

Bill O'Reilly says "the vitriol, the vile nature of the comments" found on blogs makes him want to go after them with a "hand grenade."

http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/19/oreilly-blogosphere-grenade/

Scott

[Lee]

I didnt really know where to put this, but this is the political ideology thread, so here is some entertaining shit from my favorite Libertarian magazine, Reason...(this is actually from the email newsletter, but the print version is great, you should subscribe):Reason is one of my most frequently clicked bookmarks. Good stuff.

[Dr. Haight]

Reason is one of my most frequently clicked bookmarks. Good stuff.I had a subscription to that mag for about three or four years. I disagreed with 90% of the positions, but they presented a particular viewpoint quite nicely, and a regular basis.

[sbw]

I had a subscription to that mag for about three or four years. I disagreed with 90% of the positions, but they presented a particular viewpoint quite nicely, and a regular basis.

gotta see what the enemy is up to, right? ;)

Scott

[Dr. Haight]

gotta see what the enemy is up to, right? ;)

ScottMore like, it was my job to understand - at least in part - what political theories were out there.

[indie]

I had taken this test awhile ago, and remember scoring "Centrist," 68/59 (or something like thatI think) right on the edge there, where the pretty dot is:

http://zentu.net/indiesideologies.png

I think the first time I took it was probably more accurate. I think maybe having a cynical day today; I'm viewing it like. . . yay, getting closer to Anarchy!

Let the idiot humans destroy each other if that's what they want to do.

[INThoughtPolice]

Strong Democrat here.

[Madrigal]

http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/Politics.jpg

[sbw]

theres a shock

:joft:

Scott

[WraithM]

Your true political self:
You are a

Social Liberal
(93% permissive)


and an...

Economic Conservative
(78% permissive)


You are best described as a:


Libertarian


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.

Hehe, I'm REALLY close to Anarchy, but not quite there. I always used to describe my self as an "individualist minarcho-capitalist libertarian." :D (yes, I know it's redundant, it's supposed to be a joke.)

[aeon]

Social Liberal
(91% permissive)

and an...

Economic Conservative
(71% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Libertarian


cheers,
Ian

[Rajah]

Social Liberal = 76% permissive
Economic Moderate = 43% permissive


Best described as a Democrat.

[jijin]

Basically where Jinjin is, if you need a visual.

I grow to like you more and more

[sbw]

Libertarian


Libertarian

:rocker:

Scott

[abweichend]

Social Liberal
(96% permissive)

and an...

Economic Conservative
(75% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Libertarian

[Dark Razor]

Your true political self:
You are a

Social Liberal
(85% permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(15% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Socialist

[targo]

Your true political self:
You are a

Social Moderate
(43% permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(36% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Centrist


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.

http://is2.okcupid.com/graphics/politics/chart_political.gif

[rek]

You are a Social Liberal
(96% permissive)

and an...

Economic Conservative
(100% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Anarchist

This test was kind of lame. Some of the questions were, well, stupid - and because of that I was sometimes unsure what to say. Because of this and the fact that i will always err on the side of personal liberty I ended up getting anarchist when libertarian would be more accurate.

I'm surprised to see so many socialists. Thats -1 to my faith in the future; thanks guys.

[Tony]

Your true political self:
You are a

Social Liberal
(60% permissive)

and an...

Economic Moderate
(50% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Centrist


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (37, 0)
modscore: (30, 36)
raw: (3033)

[Axel87]

Your true political self:
You are a
Social Liberal
(86% permissive)

and an...
Economic Conservative
(93% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Anarchist


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (137, 162)
modscore: (56, 52)
raw: (5650)

Yeah, some of the question's were worded badly. e.g Sociel Justice one.

[HilbertSpace]

You are a

Social Liberal
(70% permissive)

and an...

Economic Conservative
(98% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Libertarian

Dunno how I ended up such a social liberal, but meh. I ended up basically right on TJ's face. I wonder about that part, though - did they actually make Manson a capitalist? If not, who's that guy right above the Donald? And how is W more of a capitalist than Reagan?

[TaylorS]

Your true political self:

You are a
Social Liberal
(60% permissive)

and an...
Economic Liberal
(5% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Socialist



I'm on Gorby's left shoulder, apparently. http://www.eventis.ws/forums/images/smilies/vb_commie.gif

[AllAboutSoul]

Social Liberal: 71% Permissive

Economic Liberal: 13% Permissive

You're best described as a Socialist!


Yeah, me and Gandhi.

[Acala1]

Your true political self:
You are a

Social Liberal
(81% permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(25% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Strong Democrat (25e/81s)

You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness

Accurate...

[Methofelis]

Libertarian.

Now where's my gun?

[TONE381]

Quite fitting

You are a

Social Moderate
(50% permissive)

and an...

Economic Conservative
(78% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Capitalist (78e/50s)

[Shoot!]

I'm a centrist, with a preference towards the Dem/Socialist side of the equation.

I would say that it is fairly accurate.

[dubbeltop]

You are a

Social Liberal
(70% permissive)
and an...
Economic Liberal
(23% permissive)


You are best described as a:
Democrat (23e/70s)

0!0
---
0!X <--- smack in the middle on the lower left ;)

[edel weiss]

You are a
Social Moderate
(56&#37; permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(35% permissive)

You are best described as a:
Centrist (35e/56s)

And here I always thought I was more of a capitalist...

[trapstar]

I came out socialist.

[Bwian]

You are a Social Liberal (78% permissive)

and an... Economic Moderate (41% permissive)

You are best described as a: Democrat

[eviloatmeal]

Anarchist. I win. Just kidding.

But seriously, if anyone answered that it's NOT ok for CONSENTING parties to duel, then I'll reach through the fucking internet, and grab that person, and DRAG HIM THROUGH THE FUCKING SCREEN so we can discuss it in further detail in a theoretical and civilized manner :happpy:

[Ptah]

Libertarian

Social Liberal (81% permissive)

Economic Conservative (78% permissive)

You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.

Bleh! Libertarians are Objectivists gone retarded. Still, since Objectivist isn't even on the map (as I suppose is proper), I guess I'll take Libertarian.

[Karl]

I would love to see a political test that has these two axises:

Idealism---Materialism (in the sense of working from principles and applying them to what is or working from what is to come up with principles, goals, etc)
Traditionalism----Progressivism

While this might not be able to give you a nice label like "Social Democrat" or Libertarian," I think it would be more useful. I really have no idea how to test the first axis though, or I would be trying to do it myself.


Your true political self:
You are a

Social Liberal
(81&#37; permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(10% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Socialist


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (118, -150)
modscore: (6, 49)
raw: (947)

[Karl]

Anarchist. I win. Just kidding.

But seriously, if anyone answered that it's NOT ok for CONSENTING parties to duel, then I'll reach through the fucking internet, and grab that person, and DRAG HIM THROUGH THE FUCKING SCREEN so we can discuss it in further detail in a theoretical and civilized manner :happpy:

Oh I did. I mean really, people don't need to be running around killing each other. It's embarrassing.

[Ptah]

But seriously, if anyone answered that it's NOT ok for CONSENTING parties to duel...

Taken as stated in the text, I find no problem with it ( I agreed they should be able to). To the extent they consent and they contain the damage done to themselves -- who is anyone else to stop them?

[demagogic_schizoid]

they have obama down as a socialist. wtf :lol:

[Rivelli]

You are a Libertarian

Social Liberal
(80&#37; permissive)

and an...

Economic Conservative
(88% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Libertarian


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (112, 143)
modscore: (53, 48)
raw: (5246)

[pangolin]

Your true political self:
You are a

Social Liberal
(66% permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(10% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Socialist


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (62, -150)
modscore: (6, 40)
raw: (837)

[Thevenin]

Taken as stated in the text, I find no problem with it ( I agreed they should be able to). To the extent they consent and they contain the damage done to themselves -- who is anyone else to stop them?

As long as they pay for clean up and body removal. My taxes shouldn't have to be used for cleaning gratuitous blood off the streets.

[bluebell]

http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/politics.JPG

You are a

Social Liberal
(63&#37; permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(21% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Democrat

[Anonymous]

Your true political self:
You are a

Social Liberal
(76&#37; permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(21% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Socialist

I wonder what I'll be next year.... (I got libertarian last time I took this)

[eviloatmeal]

As long as they pay for clean up and body removal. My taxes shouldn't have to be used for cleaning gratuitous blood off the streets.

I assume this will have been pre-arranged with the owner of wherever they aggreed to duel.

[blobusus]

Not many Republicans here - and an amazing number of socialists. I reckon it tracks pretty well with the average age. Experience, learning and cynicism take all the fun out of socialism.

Me? Libertarian. Still crazy after all these years.

[V Profane]

You are a Social Liberal (73&#37; permissive) and an Economic Liberal (18% permissive) You are best described as a: Socialist. You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.

The test was indeed very American, and included a lot ambiguous questions, and at least one tongue-twister (logging).

[blobusus]

So, where do you fall if you don't have a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong? I wonder.

[V Profane]

So, where do you fall if you don't have a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong? I wonder.

On Duhbya's face.

[iksikaksi]

Your true political self:
You are a

Social Liberal
(66% permissive)


and an...

Economic Conservative
(75% permissive)


You are best described as a:


Libertarian

[weebolj]

Your true political self:
You are a

Social Liberal
(80&#37; permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(28% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Strong Democrat

Heavily regulated capitalism, yes please. Work fuckers, work for that pot of gold. Work for what's exchanged for what-please-you. Create! Smack those footprints in the ground! Have a meaning to it all while I indulge myself in the freebies derived by the taxation. Cynical socialism. Add a proper incentive and you have machine out of man.

Oh, I disagreed on the deathmatch question. The deathmatch would upset me and since I'm calling the shots here, it ain't happening. Given the chance, I'd sit that one out. ;) Genepool, freedom, account of all relevant parties (some people really might care) and whatnot, every deathmatch should be handled as its own case. Aww, fuck it. Maybe I was a bit too hasty. Replace stuntmen with terminally ill people, kill, ???, profit. Yes, Bill. Magnificent.

[Lux et Veritas]

Your true political self:
You are a

Social Liberal
(66% permissive)


and an...

Economic Liberal
(18% permissive)


You are best described as a:


Socialist


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. :)

[Emerson Biggens]

Social Liberal
(80&#37; permissive)

Economic Conservative
(78% permissive)

Libertarian

Looks like I'm Jefferson's lapel pin, which would be in accordance with the prophecy.

[Tsaeb XIII]

Social Conservative (20&#37; Permissive)

Economic Liberal (38% Permissive)

Republican

I'm rather interested in where I fall on the Famous People diagram. On Hitler's hand, pretty much on top of what appears to be Osama bin Laden's face, and not that far from Stalin and Darth Vadar himself. Sounds like I have a promising future :) .

[Karl]

Not many Republicans here - and an amazing number of socialists. I reckon it tracks pretty well with the average age. Experience, learning and cynicism take all the fun out of socialism.

Me? Libertarian. Still crazy after all these years.

Scoring socialist on this test has no bearing with whether or not you're actually socialist. And that's without getting into the socialist/neo-liberal distinction.

[blobusus]

Scoring socialist on this test has no bearing with whether or not you're actually socialist. And that's without getting into the socialist/neo-liberal distinction.

I'm not sure what you mean here. Do you mean that the test is not very good? Or do you mean that to be a socialist is not the same as to think like one? Or something else.

[Chunes]

I'm in the very lower right corner.

[nittanylion302]

Your true political self:
You are a

Social Liberal
(75% permissive)

and an...

Economic Conservative
(68% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Libertarian

[Dark Razor]

Now back with Graphixs

You are a

Social Liberal
(60% permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(5% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Socialist
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w95/Zaphod1983/polit.jpg

[The attic]

You are a

Social Liberal
(88% permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(10% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Socialist


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (143, -150)
modscore: (6, 53)

That is odd cause I consider myself a social anarchist
well close enough

[Pier della Vigna]

Your true political self:
You are a

Social Liberal
(81% permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(3% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Socialist


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (118, -175)
modscore: (2, 49)

[Elessar92442]

I'm a Social Conservative (38% permissive) and an Economic Conservative (76% permissive). I'm best described as a Republican. I exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.
On the chart with famous people, I'm localized on the forehead of McCain ;D

[Zelda]

Social Liberal
(75% permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(13% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Socialist

[YHWH]

You are a

Social Liberal
(76% permissive)

and an...

Economic Liberal
(11% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Socialist

You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.

why yes. yes I do.

Edit: I'm Obama's right earring, that's pertty fuckin liberal socialist.

[kali]

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7752/picture2zuf.png

[square]

9795

You are a

Social Moderate
(41% permissive)

and an...

Economic Conservative
(76% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Capitalist


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.

[square]

It seems like everyone gets the comment "You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness."

What's that about?

[YHWH]

It seems like everyone gets the comment "You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness."

What's that about?

test is too socialist for you?

[pesquisa]

Your true political self:
You are a

Social Liberal
(63% permissive)


and an...

Economic Conservative
(70% permissive)


You are best described as a:

Libertarian


You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness

That last line could be used in a fortune cookie or horoscope as it applies to most everybody, at least from their own perspective.

[Tenderfoot]

Question for those who scored "Socialist" on this test:

Did you feel any embarrassment, trepidation, remorse, shock, or similar unpleasant reactions when this test suggested that you share the economically repressive instincts of the murderous tyrants Josef Stalin and Darth Vadar?

Why or why not?

[jyng1]

Question for those who scored "Socialist" on this test:

Did you feel any embarrassment, trepidation, remorse, shock, or similar unpleasant reactions when this test suggested that you share the economically repressive instincts of the murderous tyrants Josef Stalin and Darth Vadar?

Why or why not?

wtf?

[Tenderfoot]

^ The results have two dimensions: Economic Repressiveness and Social Repressiveness. Stalin would have scored at the extreme end of both scales. Socialists score in the same place as Stalin on the Economic Repressiveness scale.

Does that clarify my question sufficiently? It's an honest question. I truly want to know the answer.

[jyng1]

^ The results have two dimensions: Economic Repressiveness and Social Repressiveness. Stalin would have scored at the extreme end of both scales. Socialists score in the same place as Stalin on the Economic Repressiveness scale.

Does that clarify my question sufficiently? It's an honest question. I truly want to know the answer.

I'm not sure that someone who scores as a social liberal (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_liberalism) is in the same place as a totalitarian. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Totalitarianism)

I personally would view an extreme capitalist as economically repressive to the poorly paid masses... but then they deserve to be poor don't they?