Mrs Mungo Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Which party to you most closely align with, in general? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakitty Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 feeling.out.numbered.ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaC Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Once when I was young and impressionable I would have voted republican in this poll but I have over the decades (and in part from lobbying and even after holding office as a republican) come to believe that all of them will say what ever they think you want them to say that will get them voted in. I ran as committeeman when Hastert pull in the favor of getting some health care bills through congress. What I saw there was enough to get me to say :tongue_smilie: YUCK Although being committeeman did get me two White Christmas cards :D I voted other because I am now a member of the kitty party please refer to the McCain thread ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I voted Republican, but I really think that I am Libertarian leaning. Leaning to the Libertarian side? A Libertarian? Why does that not look right anyway I type it?:confused: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 A question for those who voted "other" -- what party do you feel closest to? Libertarian? Constitutional? I know I'm missing several..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue in MD Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Interesting survey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I am an independent. I would say I'm a right-leaning moderate, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Well, I picked a party. But I have to say... "half-hearted" would be overstating things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Catholic Monarchist. We don't really have a faction in US politics. :coolgleamA: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Catholic Monarchist. We don't really have a faction in US politics. :coolgleamA: My dh claims to be a Monarchist as well!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I am a progressive republican, or a centrist democrat. I do believe in having a small progressive government with minimal taxes and overhead and I believe in saving the environment and cutting out our dependence on oil from the middle east :) I plan to vote for Obama in '08. Not that anyone would be surprised :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhunandFonics Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I was raised amongst Republicans and voted that way most of my life, but the last few times I've voted Libertarian when given the chance. The older I get the more I want to see someone come in and shake things up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I think benevolent dictators are highly under rated these days. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 My dh claims to be a Monarchist as well!! :lol: It's good to not feel alone sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 My dh claims to be a Monarchist as well!! :lol: You know, there's a story from several years ago (I'm sure it's an urban legend) that some people living in Washington, D.C. (maybe even the city council?) sent the Queen of England a letter requesting to be let back into Great Britain. Supposedly, their reasoning was as long as they were still "fighting" the whole taxation without representation issue, they preferred to be part of Britain. :001_huh: The story doesn't say if Her Majesty replied.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I am registered as an independent but probably align most with the Libertarian Party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmen_and_Company Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I'm a Liberal Libertarian/Conservative Democrat, but am registered as an Independent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaC Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I think benevolent dictators are highly under rated these days. ;) :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 But I wondered if you guys had found http://politicalcompass.org/ A good teaching tool for your kids, and certainly useful if you are of voting age and don't know what you really think. According to their FAQ heaps of people will re-take the test if they don't like their results. My dad took it and found that he was actually slightly to the left, but is still convinced that he's slightly to the right. :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 A question for those who voted "other" -- what party do you feel closest to? Libertarian? Constitutional? I know I'm missing several..... Libertarian, but I'm pro-life, so that can be a big issue. But otherwise I agree with them fairly closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Libertarian, but I'm pro-life, so that can be a big issue. But otherwise I agree with them fairly closely. It is my understanding that the LP does not take an official stand on abortion. There is quite a large pro-life contingent in the LP, and their last pres. candidate, Michael Badnarick (I think I spelled his name right), was in support of allowing fetal adoptions and wanted to see more research into fetal transplants, partly in an effort to reduce the number of abortions performed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 According to Rosie's link, I am a left-leaning, libertarian-leaning moderate. I register as an Independent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. Ecclesiastes 10:2 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 That quiz put me left on the left-right scale and libertarian on the libertarian-authoritarian scale -- which puts me, IMHO, in very good company: the same quadrant as Gandhi and the Dalai Lama. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay in Cal Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I'm in the "libertarian left".... my dot is literally in the little triangle made by Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama (Gandhi is one chart up, NM and the DL together on the final chart). I am totally happy and proud to be right with that group, even though we're such a minority on the board ;)... so there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I took the quiz a few weeks ago and came out a bit right of center. No big surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay in Cal Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Lol! We posted the same thing at the same time... nice to meet you, fellow lower left quadranter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deece in MN Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I'm a Liberal Libertarian/Conservative Democrat, but am registered as an Independent. I voted other and would have to say that your description fits pretty well. :) I am not registered as anything, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Cool! Nice to meet you too! (Whispering: you kinda have to feel sorry for those who ended up in the same quadrant as Hitler!) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Cool! Nice to meet you too! (Whispering: you kinda have to feel sorry for those who ended up in the same quadrant as Hitler!) :D :iagree: I don't think I would tell if I ended up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaFran Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm in the "libertarian left".... my dot is literally in the little triangle made by Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama (Gandhi is one chart up, NM and the DL together on the final chart). I am totally happy and proud to be right with that group, even though we're such a minority on the board ;)... so there! I just took that quiz and I was right under Ghandi, too. I told dh my results and his response was "whoa, big shocker!" (dripping with sarcasm) LOL! I am registered independent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Yup, I thought so. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in Jax Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I believe in a small federal government and a "live and let live" legislative attitude. IMO, we should keep legislation to a minimum unless it prevents/criminalizes an action/behavior that harms someone's life, property or freedom. I seem to be one of the few who feel this way, though. Lately, it seems that both Democrats and Republicans like large government and lots of legislation. <sigh> Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaC Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I believe in a small federal government and a "live and let live" legislative attitude. IMO, we should keep legislation to a minimum unless it prevents/criminalizes an action/behavior that harms someone's life, property or freedom. I seem to be one of the few who feel this way, though. Lately, it seems that both Democrats and Republicans like large government and lots of legislation. <sigh> Lisa Ya, so much for the contract with America, that sure did pan out great. The guys who only staid in one or two terms did great but the rest of the republicans sure went the hybrid route and spent and spent and spent and.............. and enlarged and enlarged and....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'd quibble with some of the assertions and options, but I've been a political quiz junkie for a while. FWIW, it pegged me as on the line between Libertarian & Authoritarian (a hair more Libertarian), and as far "right" economically as Milton Friedman. Yay for Uncle Milt! Upon consideration, that's probably about right for this free-market Catholic Monarchist. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 The Libertarian Party... although I have yet to vote Libertarian above the state level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I took the quiz a few weeks ago and came out a bit right of center. No big surprise. Um, I came out to the left. Economic Left/Right: -2.62 (to the left) Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.00 This can't be right. I am a conservative. I am a conservative. Someone tell me I am still a conservative before I hyperventilate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabola Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 That quiz put me left on the left-right scale and libertarian on the libertarian-authoritarian scale -- which puts me, IMHO, in very good company: the same quadrant as Gandhi and the Dalai Lama. :thumbup1: I'm in the "libertarian left".... my dot is literally in the little triangle made by Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama (Gandhi is one chart up, NM and the DL together on the final chart). I am totally happy and proud to be right with that group, even though we're such a minority on the board ;)... so there! I just took that quiz and I was right under Ghandi, too. I told dh my results and his response was "whoa, big shocker!" (dripping with sarcasm) LOL! I am registered independent. I'm in with you guys too:us and the dalai lama.....and how come there's only two examples below the line anyway??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Um, I came out to the left. Economic Left/Right: -2.62 (to the left) Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.00 This can't be right. I am a conservative. I am a conservative. Someone tell me I am still a conservative before I hyperventilate. Labels don't matter, Kelli. Walking lockstep with a party or a movement isn't important. Being a thinking person and evaluation issues one by one matters. It's like weight -- who cares what you weigh as long as you look good in your clothes? Who cares what your label is as long as your conscience is clear and true? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 http://www.lp.org/issues/platform_all.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm in the "libertarian left".... my dot is literally in the little triangle made by Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama (Gandhi is one chart up, NM and the DL together on the final chart). I am totally happy and proud to be right with that group, even though we're such a minority on the board ;)... so there! Me, too. I am in that same place, almost directly on top of the Dalai Lama. I always thought you would be the pastor in a church I would like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Cool! Nice to meet you too! (Whispering: you kinda have to feel sorry for those who ended up in the same quadrant as Hitler!) :D :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Labels don't matter, Kelli. Walking lockstep with a party or a movement isn't important. Being a thinking person and evaluation issues one by one matters. It's like weight -- who cares what you weigh as long as you look good in your clothes? Who cares what your label is as long as your conscience is clear and true? :001_smile: I have been a conservative all my adult life. I'm having an identity crisis. I don't know who I am anymore!:willy_nilly: Well, I am still this :patriot: anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I have been a conservative all my adult life. I'm having an identity crisis. I don't know who I am anymore!:willy_nilly: Well, I am still this :patriot: anyway! I feel your pain, fellow patriot. I was lying in bed literally weeping about that this week. :nopity: Heck, I think I need a whole chamber quartet. :nopity: :nopity: :nopity: :nopity: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm in the "libertarian left".... Me too... I'm a little south of Gandi, right smack on top of the Dalai Lama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm in the lower left corner too - fairly close to the economic center and closer to the libertarian than center for social issues :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhM Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Cool! Nice to meet you too! (Whispering: you kinda have to feel sorry for those who ended up in the same quadrant as Hitler!) :D You mean like most of the presidential candidates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm in with you guys too:us and the dalai lama.....and how come there's only two examples below the line anyway??? HEy! Move over.....I'm sharing that space too! :-) Ahhh.....rubbing elbows with the Dalai Llama? And Nelson Mandela? Wow.....I'm in awe. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhM Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 And isn't there anyone else in the libertarian-right quadrant? (Pretty much where I thought I'd land - although not quite as libertarian (-.62), but moderately conservative (3.75) What an oddball.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahwahnee Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I did the survey, and almost hit exactly in the center. I ended up in the top left corner of purple. I would have guessed I was going to be more right and less libertarian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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