Gold_skywalker
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Post by Gold_skywalker on Aug 1, 2006 3:10:34 GMT -5
I feel this is a bit better than the Political Compass. Tests.... everyone loves tests... www.orgburo.com/pofoquiz/pofo10.phpI got: Border-Line Nationalist? Jesus H. Christ! Someone call the GSG!
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Post by tartilus on Aug 1, 2006 4:08:34 GMT -5
Wrong forums, but eh.
This is no surprise. However, they did have me as less of a relativist than I would've expected. It's five O'clock in the morning, so I might just be too tired to answer these questions competently, but it still seems off to me.
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Post by Gold_skywalker on Aug 1, 2006 4:16:39 GMT -5
East-Coast, eh?
It's pretty okay, but I don't know, maybe Nationalist is a bit extreme. Sounds a bit like Uber Fascism.
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Post by WitchBoy on Aug 1, 2006 4:21:09 GMT -5
Well, technically Nationalism is more like mild fascism...
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Post by Gold_skywalker on Aug 1, 2006 4:25:21 GMT -5
Mild Fascism, I'm soooo relieved.
I think it's just biased against us Right-wingers.
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Post by WitchBoy on Aug 1, 2006 4:29:46 GMT -5
Overall, the PoliticsForum quiz considers you an individually-orientated, materialist, small-government, internationalist, free-trade, non-absolutist, controlled-market kind of person, who also seems quite Marxist.
These characteristics would put you in the overall category of Marxist. Your natural home at PoliticsForum would be the Communism area.
Below, on this page, is an analysis of the (up to) eight categories that you were sorted into above, and an explanation of how you scored on the eight scales used to determine these categorisations.
The pages following this one show the breakdown of results for all participants on each question. You can freely navigate through the pages by using the hyperlinks in the top right of each page.
Individual vs Social
"The individualist believes that society works best through a focus on individual rights, freedoms, actions and responsibilities. The social thinker believes that the ideal state should focus more upon collective action and take a social approach to rights and responsibilities." Individual Social
You scored 38 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are less likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit.
* 17% of test takers were more individual than you. * 82% of test takers were more social than you.
Theist vs Materialist
"The materialist believes that all objective criteria to influence politics can be reasonably derived without recourse to the divine or the spiritual. The theist believes that spiritual beliefs are important and should influence government policy." Theist Materialist
You scored 71 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.
* 66% of test takers were more theist than you. * 33% of test takers were more materialist than you.
Big Government vs Small Government
"The big government advocate believes that governments should be responsible for regulating a wide array of social practices, even what might be considered personal decisions such as abortion, euthanasia, children's education and births. A small government advocate thinks that, wherever possible, these issues should be up to individuals or companies to direct." Big Gov Small Gov
You scored 67 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals.
* 70% of test takers were more big government than you. * 28% of test takers were more small government than you.
Nationalist vs Internationalist
"The nationalist believes in the sovereign rule of nation states, particularly his or her own. The internationalist believes that there should be more important international fora and perhaps, ultimately, international government." National International
You scored 84 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are more likely to favour international bodies over national ones.
* 93% of test takers were more nationalist than you. * 6% of test takers were more internationalist than you.
Protectionist vs Free Trader
"The protectionist believes in barriers against free trade most probably due to a belief that this is in his or her country's interests. The free trader rejects such notions, believing that the system ultimately suffers when tariffs, subsidies and other obstacles to free trade persist." Protection Free-Trade
You scored 71 out of 100 on a scale of Protectionist vs Free Trader. This means that politically you are more likely to favour free trade over protectionist policies.
* 75% of test takers were more protectionist than you. * 24% of test takers were more pro free trade than you.
Absolutist vs Non-Absolutist
"The absolutist believes that either a divine presence or scientific laws provide absolute truths about the world, which can and should be applied in practise. The non-absolutist may be either a relativist, or simply someone who is more pragmatic." Absolute Non-Absolute
You scored 69 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs.
* 87% of test takers were more absolutist than you. * 11% of test takers were more non-absolutist than you.
Controlled Market vs Liberal Market
"Both of these categories assume a capitalist system. Assuming this system, the controlled market believer holds that government should intervene in regulating a nation's economy: wage laws, environmental standards, privatised industries and workplace relations policy. A liberal market thinker believes that such regulation is unnecessary and often counter-productive." Controlled Liberal
You scored 28 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry.
* 31% of test takers were more controlled market thinkers than you. * 67% of test takers were more liberal market thinkers than you.
Marxist vs Non-Marxist
"This scale purports to show to what extent you follow the thought and teachings of Marx. Marxists tend to be scientific, materialist and revolutionary, believe in class struggle and the laws of historical and dialectic materialism." Marxist Non-Marxist
You scored 32 out of 100 on a scale of Marxist vs Non-Marxist. This means that politically you are more likely to follow the philosophies of Marx.
* 16% of test takers were more Marxist than you. * 83% of test takers were more non-Marxist than you.
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Post by Mistress.Nairakarn on Aug 1, 2006 6:15:39 GMT -5
"Overall, the PoliticsForum quiz considers you an individually-orientated, materialist, small-government, free-trade, non-absolutist, kind of person.
These characteristics would put you in the overall category of libertarian. Your natural home at PoliticsForum would be the Liberalism area.
Below, on this page, is an analysis of the (up to) eight categories that you were sorted into above, and an explanation of how you scored on the eight scales used to determine these categorisations.
The pages following this one show the breakdown of results for all participants on each question. You can freely navigate through the pages by using the hyperlinks in the top right of each page.
Individual vs Social
You scored 17 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are less likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit.
3% of test takers were more individual than you. 96% of test takers were more social than you.
Theist vs Materialist
You scored 70 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.
64% of test takers were more theist than you. 34% of test takers were more materialist than you.
Big Government vs Small Government
You scored 74 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals.
82% of test takers were more big government than you. 17% of test takers were more small government than you.
Nationalist vs Internationalist
You scored 54 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to favour international bodies over national ones.
37% of test takers were more nationalist than you. 62% of test takers were more internationalist than you.
Protectionist vs Free Trader
You scored 63 out of 100 on a scale of Protectionist vs Free Trader. This means that politically you are more likely to favour free trade over protectionist policies.
64% of test takers were more protectionist than you. 34% of test takers were more pro free trade than you.
Absolutist vs Non-Absolutist
You scored 69 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs.
87% of test takers were more absolutist than you. 11% of test takers were more non-absolutist than you.
Controlled Market vs Liberal Market
You scored 57 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry.
78% of test takers were more controlled market thinkers than you. 21% of test takers were more liberal market thinkers than you.
Marxist vs Non-Marxist
You scored 51 out of 100 on a scale of Marxist vs Non-Marxist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to follow the philosophies of Marx.
58% of test takers were more Marxist than you. 39% of test takers were more non-Marxist than you."
Sound like me?
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Post by Scalp Wax on Aug 1, 2006 8:12:45 GMT -5
Overall, the PoliticsForum quiz considers you a kind of person. These characteristics would put you in the overall category of being uncategorisable. Your natural home at PoliticsForum would be the Gorkiy Park area.
I scored exactly 50% on everything, aside from Theist vs Materialist. Not suprising at all, as I am extremely apathetic about politics.
You scored 57 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.
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Post by ExtraCheeZ on Aug 1, 2006 8:28:46 GMT -5
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Post by Osama Bin Laden on Aug 1, 2006 11:11:00 GMT -5
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Post by Anon on Aug 1, 2006 12:29:11 GMT -5
Apparently, I'm a socialist. A socially-orientated, materialist, internationalist, non-absolutist, controlled-market type of person. Proud of my theist vs materialist result.
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Post by Ratwar on Aug 1, 2006 14:53:00 GMT -5
You know, I really disliked this test. I felt like several of the questions were designed to trick the person taking the test by presenting hypothetical questions that didn't present a clear picture. I mean, take question 62:
"In the long run, ten people working together will achieve more than ten people competing against each other."
This question looks like a Marxist vs Capitalism Question, but it is horribly biased towards getting a pro-Marxist answer.
Anyways, I'm a:
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Post by Muad'dib on Aug 1, 2006 15:03:36 GMT -5
I cut it down as much as I could....
(I don't really have enough information on this argument to say which one I support really :\
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Post by Gold_skywalker on Aug 1, 2006 15:05:15 GMT -5
I also disliked some of the questions.
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Post by Muad'dib on Aug 1, 2006 15:07:41 GMT -5
It seems Shadowborn, Nair and I are pretty close, i'll have to go take a look at percentages, but ultimately we're pretty similar, it seems.
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Post by Mistress.Nairakarn on Aug 1, 2006 15:15:42 GMT -5
I also disliked some of the questions. Same. I didn't like how different things, were sometimes simplified, and grouped together. For example: views on supporting abortion, and supporting the right to commit suicide, (Or something similar to that, assisted suicide), in the same question. Becuase I may feel very strong on one, and neutral on the other. It seems Shadowborn, Nair and I are pretty close, i'll have to go take a look at percentages, but ultimately we're pretty similar, it seems. We could join forces, and start our very own Political Agenda!!! (Stupid joke I know).
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Post by Gold_skywalker on Aug 1, 2006 15:23:09 GMT -5
Yes, that was the question that rubbed me the wrong way (if you can rub me the wrong way ) I support legislation against the former, but not the latter. Euthanasia ftw. Especially on puppies.* *marked for jokingness.
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Post by Muad'dib on Aug 1, 2006 15:26:39 GMT -5
I get you're joking on things like that, but other times.... I don't know, really.
Edit: I get it when you joke times like that without you telling me just in case you try pull a funneh.
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Post by comike14 on Aug 1, 2006 15:27:26 GMT -5
I closed out, but I obviously got more thiest, small government, and international. I don't remember what else.
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Post by Gold_skywalker on Aug 1, 2006 15:30:28 GMT -5
Just making sure, you wouldn't believe what kind of hell I can raise (Flames and Brimstone, friend, flames and brimstone) on forums if I don't say I'm joking. People sometimes don't have a sense of sick humor, like I do.
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Post by lucia on Aug 1, 2006 15:37:22 GMT -5
Social, Theist, meh on the government size, Nationalist, meh on the trade, meh on the absolutes, Controlled Markets, meh on the Marxist.
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Post by pilaf on Aug 1, 2006 17:06:31 GMT -5
Individual vs Social "The individualist believes that society works best through a focus on individual rights, freedoms, actions and responsibilities. The social thinker believes that the ideal state should focus more upon collective action and take a social approach to rights and responsibilities." Individual Social You scored 49 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit.
33% of test takers were more individual than you. 65% of test takers were more social than you.
Theist vs Materialist "The materialist believes that all objective criteria to influence politics can be reasonably derived without recourse to the divine or the spiritual. The theist believes that spiritual beliefs are important and should influence government policy." Theist Materialist You scored 71 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate.
66% of test takers were more theist than you. 33% of test takers were more materialist than you.
Big Government vs Small Government "The big government advocate believes that governments should be responsible for regulating a wide array of social practices, even what might be considered personal decisions such as abortion, euthanasia, children's education and births. A small government advocate thinks that, wherever possible, these issues should be up to individuals or companies to direct." Big Gov Small Gov You scored 56 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals.
44% of test takers were more big government than you. 53% of test takers were more small government than you.
Nationalist vs Internationalist "The nationalist believes in the sovereign rule of nation states, particularly his or her own. The internationalist believes that there should be more important international fora and perhaps, ultimately, international government." National International You scored 68 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are more likely to favour international bodies over national ones.
66% of test takers were more nationalist than you. 32% of test takers were more internationalist than you.
Protectionist vs Free Trader "The protectionist believes in barriers against free trade most probably due to a belief that this is in his or her country's interests. The free trader rejects such notions, believing that the system ultimately suffers when tariffs, subsidies and other obstacles to free trade persist." Protection Free-Trade You scored 51 out of 100 on a scale of Protectionist vs Free Trader. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to favour free trade over protectionist policies.
44% of test takers were more protectionist than you. 54% of test takers were more pro free trade than you.
Absolutist vs Non-Absolutist "The absolutist believes that either a divine presence or scientific laws provide absolute truths about the world, which can and should be applied in practise. The non-absolutist may be either a relativist, or simply someone who is more pragmatic." Absolute Non-Absolute You scored 61 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs.
63% of test takers were more absolutist than you. 34% of test takers were more non-absolutist than you.
Controlled Market vs Liberal Market "Both of these categories assume a capitalist system. Assuming this system, the controlled market believer holds that government should intervene in regulating a nation's economy: wage laws, environmental standards, privatised industries and workplace relations policy. A liberal market thinker believes that such regulation is unnecessary and often counter-productive." Controlled Liberal You scored 28 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry.
31% of test takers were more controlled market thinkers than you. 67% of test takers were more liberal market thinkers than you.
Marxist vs Non-Marxist "This scale purports to show to what extent you follow the thought and teachings of Marx. Marxists tend to be scientific, materialist and revolutionary, believe in class struggle and the laws of historical and dialectic materialism." Marxist Non-Marxist You scored 50 out of 100 on a scale of Marxist vs Non-Marxist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to follow the philosophies of Marx.
55% of test takers were more Marxist than you. 42% of test takers were more non-Marxist than you. -----------------------------------------------------------
It's official. I'm a plain jane centrist of sorts. I guess. I still see myself as a socialist leftist.
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Post by Gold_skywalker on Aug 2, 2006 0:59:47 GMT -5
Pilaf, on your avvie: REAGAN SMASH! REAGEN SMASH!
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Post by Slipper Eater on Aug 2, 2006 16:46:43 GMT -5
Individual vs Social
"The individualist believes that society works best through a focus on individual rights, freedoms, actions and responsibilities. The social thinker believes that the ideal state should focus more upon collective action and take a social approach to rights and responsibilities." Individual Social
You scored 54 out of 100 on a scale of Individual vs Social. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to value the need for group actions and group benefit over individual enterprise and benefit. 45% of test takers were more individual than you. 53% of test takers were more social than you.
Theist vs Materialist
"The materialist believes that all objective criteria to influence politics can be reasonably derived without recourse to the divine or the spiritual. The theist believes that spiritual beliefs are important and should influence government policy." Theist Materialist
You scored 87 out of 100 on a scale of Theist vs Materialist. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that religion and spirituality are superstitions that should not inform political debate. 90% of test takers were more theist than you. 9% of test takers were more materialist than you.
Big Government vs Small Government
"The big government advocate believes that governments should be responsible for regulating a wide array of social practices, even what might be considered personal decisions such as abortion, euthanasia, children's education and births. A small government advocate thinks that, wherever possible, these issues should be up to individuals or companies to direct." Big Gov Small Gov
You scored 77 out of 100 on a scale of Big Government vs Small Government. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that government should keep out of legislating social policies, leaving such decisions to individuals. 86% of test takers were more big government than you. 13% of test takers were more small government than you.
Nationalist vs Internationalist
"The nationalist believes in the sovereign rule of nation states, particularly his or her own. The internationalist believes that there should be more important international fora and perhaps, ultimately, international government." National International
You scored 55 out of 100 on a scale of Nationalist vs Internationalist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to favour international bodies over national ones. 38% of test takers were more nationalist than you. 60% of test takers were more internationalist than you.
Protectionist vs Free Trader
"The protectionist believes in barriers against free trade most probably due to a belief that this is in his or her country's interests. The free trader rejects such notions, believing that the system ultimately suffers when tariffs, subsidies and other obstacles to free trade persist." Protection Free-Trade
You scored 49 out of 100 on a scale of Protectionist vs Free Trader. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to favour free trade over protectionist policies. 40% of test takers were more protectionist than you. 58% of test takers were more pro free trade than you.
Absolutist vs Non-Absolutist
"The absolutist believes that either a divine presence or scientific laws provide absolute truths about the world, which can and should be applied in practise. The non-absolutist may be either a relativist, or simply someone who is more pragmatic." Absolute Non-Absolute
You scored 73 out of 100 on a scale of Absolutist vs Non Absolutist. This means that politically you are less likely to believe that there is an absolute truth that may guide your ideological beliefs. 94% of test takers were more absolutist than you. 5% of test takers were more non-absolutist than you.
Controlled Market vs Liberal Market
"Both of these categories assume a capitalist system. Assuming this system, the controlled market believer holds that government should intervene in regulating a nation's economy: wage laws, environmental standards, privatised industries and workplace relations policy. A liberal market thinker believes that such regulation is unnecessary and often counter-productive." Controlled Liberal
You scored 38 out of 100 on a scale of Controlled Market vs Liberal Market. This means that politically you are more likely to believe that there is need for government regulation of industry. 51% of test takers were more controlled market thinkers than you. 48% of test takers were more liberal market thinkers than you.
Marxist vs Non-Marxist
"This scale purports to show to what extent you follow the thought and teachings of Marx. Marxists tend to be scientific, materialist and revolutionary, believe in class struggle and the laws of historical and dialectic materialism." Marxist Non-Marxist
You scored 43 out of 100 on a scale of Marxist vs Non-Marxist. This means that politically you are neither more nor less likely to follow the philosophies of Marx. 36% of test takers were more Marxist than you. 61% of test takers were more non-Marxist than you.
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Post by Hunessai on Aug 2, 2006 18:32:08 GMT -5
I was not satisfied with how many questions were asked, among other things. I prefer the Compass.
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