Who are you politically?

[Sveta's Hero]

1. slightly to the left - somewhat liberal

2. far left - very liberal

3. left-wing crackpot - extremely liberal

4. In the middle - no prefernce toward either side

5. slightly to the right - somewhat conservative

6. Far right - very conservative

7. Right-wing wacko - extremely conservative


I consider myself more near the middle, slightly to the conservative side.
Where do you consider yourself in your political beliefs? Be honest, please.:becky:

[zoroooo]

I concider myself as a social liberal.

That was until 20 years ago an old fashion position in Europe. Nowerdays its completly popular.

[alpine-frolic]

I drive on right side but think in left.
But i suppose some yet know already that.

[beezneesman]

The poll also needs to include authoritarian or libertarian for both left, centre and right wings

I don't fit into the categories it includes

[1amongmany]

why do we need labals? I follow some things considered left and right but I don't consider myself in the middle....

[Sveta's Hero]

The poll also needs to include authoritarian or libertarian for both left, centre and right wings

I don't fit into the categories it includes

Just choose the one closest to you.

[Sveta's Hero]

why do we need labals? I follow some things considered left and right but I don't consider myself in the middle....


It's just a poll. If you don't want to participate, then don't.

[Crushik]

only liberal :)

[brown-raider]

Far right of course... not afraid of taking a stance on what I believe is right, to many people just go with the flow not to make any waves...

[Calgary1966]

Its interesting to see how people veiw thier political stances in this time of uncertainty. But no matter where on the spectrum you are I will go to my grave believing that which we agree on far outweighs that which divides us
:becky:

[alpine-frolic]

Just now it becomes necessary to begin propanganda if we want the good side (not the right)win politically here.

[cecilia]

i am nowhere:rolleyes:

[Lonewolf74]

You guys remember this?
http://politicalcompass.org/



Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: -4.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.03

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l226/Lusitani/pcgraphpngphp.png

This is of course a lie... :p

[Voobrazheniye]

I have never had a problem identifying myself as "mostly conservative," but you have to understand what that means relative to the whole. Someone who is far left would consider anyone who has a "conservative" position on even one issue to be a "far right whacko." Similarly, someone way to the right will cringe if you hold some liberal views.

I take it issue by issue and look at things based on my own moral compass. Naturally, we tend to be consistent on most issues, based on this compass, but not always. Relegion often tends to pull us toward a particular viewpoint that encompasses almost everything. And an extreme aversion to religion can do the same.

I am not a Christian, but I certainly support some Christian values. Mostly, I belive in personal responsibility and that government should mostly get out of the way of the people. My point of view is largely Libertarian, but neither of the major U.S. political parties have any room for libertarians, because true libertarianism does not support big government, and establishment politicians (even Republicans) love big government and the power and money it brings.

At one point in my life, I was a Democrat. When I matured, I became a Republican. When the Republican party disappointed me so badly (Bush), I dropped all party affiliation. I have toyed with the idea of joining the Libertarian Party, but it has no power to really affect any change.

So... I am to the right of "center" only when all my positions on various issues are taken as a whole. But going issue by issue, I may be more to the left or more to the right. On some, I might be quite far to the left or the right. In reality, I think most people are this way if they are not swayed by party affiliations or other reasons for acting like sheep.

It might be more interesting to look at where we stand on particular issues. That could be a VERY entertaining thread.

[Hoopy]

You have a left-wing crackpot option and right-wing wacko option but I'm an in the middle madman so no option for me. :(

[Lonewolf74]

You have a left-wing crackpot option and right-wing wacko option but I'm an in the middle madman so no option for me. :(

That you are Sir... :lol:

[Sveta's Hero]

You have a left-wing crackpot option and right-wing wacko option but I'm an in the middle madman so no option for me. :(

Hoopy, we all know you are in a category all by yourself, so it was not needed to add it to the poll.:p:becky:

[statajack]

I am a big fan of "Freedom of choice" and "decentralising of power and influence". If a street wants independence, let 'em have it.

So I guess I am a libertarian in some aspects. Maybe I should become a buddhist.

[kentuckydan]

:Laie_5:Well I figured that if I did NOT check

Right-wing Wacko - extremely conservative

There would be an cry of outrage from some quarters :Laie_5:

[Voobrazheniye]

:Laie_5:Well I figured that if I did NOT check

Right-wing Wacko - extremely conservative

There would be an cry of outrage from some quarters :Laie_5:

Actually, Dan, you cannot be a wackoo. The far ends of either political spectrum are generally populated by people who take such extreme positions based on emotion - usually fear and hate - and who can't back up those positions with knowledge, information and reason. This is why they are easily categorized as wackos, crackpots, loons, crazies, etc.

People can say what they will about you or your positions on issues, but no one can say legitimately that you don't take a reasoned approach or that you don't back yourself up in a reasoned and informed way!:yo:

[kentuckydan]

You guys remember this?
http://politicalcompass.org/



Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: -4.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.03





Yep I recall it

Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: 5.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.59

Looks like you are Gandhi and I am Freidman

[alenika]

I voted as slightly left.

And this is the result test given:
Economic Left/Right: -2.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.79
http://politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=-2.00&soc=-1.79

It seesm to be quiet true :-)

Kentucky: good results. Much better than if you'd be Hitler or Stalin :becky:

[RiverRock]

Does being conservative or liberal mean the same thing in every country? For example, is a conservative American the same as being French Conservative?

[statajack]

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[alpine-frolic]

Does being conservative or liberal mean the same thing in every country? For example, is a conservative American the same as being French Conservative?

In France when you mean liberal it's mostly at an economical point of view, so the liberals are at left of political chess game, like conservatives in US.
From this Zarkossi is classified both as a neoliberal and so a neoconservative.

[alpine-frolic]

In France when you mean liberal it's mostly at an economical point of view, so the liberals are at left of political chess game, like conservatives in US.
From this Zarkossi is classified both as a neoliberal and so a neoconservative.

sorry i ment liberal are at right of....i am a bit dyslexic. Don't know why...

[alpine-frolic]

..................................

i made the test but lost result pict.
i am very near you, perhaps a little bit at bottom and at left but not so.

[huney]

Ayn Rand is my hero :nod:

Hoopy can charge whatever he wants for his fridge, no one can take it just because they need it.
If he spills his beer, he has to clean it up. If he gets drunk and drops his fridge on somebody's foot, he can't have any more beer.
And he can have sex with three kangaroos, so long as they are willing and I don't have to watch. :eek:


http://politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=0.88&soc=-3.33

[Voobrazheniye]

Ayn Rand is my hero :nod:

Hoopy can charge whatever he wants for his fridge, no one can take it just because they need it.
If he spills his beer, he has to clean it up. If he gets drunk and drops his fridge on somebody's foot, he can't have any more beer.
And he can have sex with three kangaroos, so long as they are willing and I don't have to watch. :eek:


http://politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=0.88&soc=-3.33

The most relevant question here is: how did you know that Hoopy has sex with kangaroos if you were not watching??:eek:

By the way... no problem about spilling beer from Hoopy's fridge... the damn tightwad is trying to sell it with NO BEER inside.

[statajack]

i made the test but lost result pict.
i am very near you, perhaps a little bit at bottom and at left but not so.

A oui, Les Iles de la Manche sont pres de la France. J'adore Goury, Dielette, Carteret, et St Malo. J'avais l'habitude d'aller à ces endroits souvent.

[fbibob]

Small question. Just what do you have to do to go from far right/left wing to whacko? My guess is that there isn't much difference, especially if viewed from someone on the other 'wing'.

[huney]

Small question. Just what do you have to do to go from far right/left wing to whacko? My guess is that there isn't much difference, especially if viewed from someone on the other 'wing'.

Not far at all...it's just around the corner :eek:

[dzerassa]

I consider myself more near the middle, slightly to the conservative side.
Where do you consider yourself in your political beliefs? Be honest, please.:becky:[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]


Can i say where i consider some of the forum members :)

[Lonewolf74]

Can i say where i consider some of the forum members :)

Fine by me :becky:

[dzerassa]

Fine by me :becky:

u r a rare political species: wolf :)

[Lonewolf74]

u r a rare political species: wolf :)

I am not sure about what exactly do you mean with that but...i was expecting something more in the line of ... you are a western 4 legged devil under the satanic americans payroll...(i´m kidding...:lol:).
And yes i am rare and under protection by law :P :becky:

[dzerassa]

.... you are a western 4 legged devil under the satanic americans payroll...(i´m kidding...:lol:).


u r not kidding, wolf, u r just being self-critical :)

[beezneesman]

Apparently that poll says

'Beezneesman - you are the Big Bad Cloven-Footed Western Boss Devil. You are in league with the Little Satan Saakashvili and you eat Russian babies for breakfast'

[dzerassa]

Apparently that poll says

'Beezneesman - you are the Big Bad Cloven-Footed Western Boss Devil. You are in league with the Little Satan Saakashvili and you eat Russian babies for breakfast'

bezzenessman- u r Brainwashed, Russian-threat-obssessed, Cold War Western Warrior . u r in one league with ramon, luckyguy, etc but u r intelligent enough to look for a girl from mother-russia :)

[alpine-frolic]

A oui, Les Iles de la Manche sont pres de la France. J'adore Goury, Dielette, Carteret, et St Malo. J'avais l'habitude d'aller à ces endroits souvent.

Je suis au regret d'avouer que je n'ai jamais visité...ni meme la grande ile plus à l'Ouest, un jour viendra.

[dzerassa]

Je suis au regret d'avouer que je n'ai jamais visité...ni meme la grande ile plus à l'Ouest, un jour viendra.

why everyone is complaining when girls start speaking russian in english topic, but noone minds french? does it mean all understand french? :)

[beezneesman]

bezzenessman- u r Brainwashed, Russian-threat-obssessed, Cold War Western Warrior . u r in one league with ramon, luckyguy, etc :)

But you love me really ;)

[dzerassa]

But you love me really ;)

hey, it's public chat! don't let others know my feelings to u :)

[alpine-frolic]

why everyone is complaining when girls start speaking russian in english topic, but noone minds french? does it mean all understand french? :)

feel free to use translator, very useful, but not allways accurate.
:)

[dzerassa]

feel free to use translator, very useful, but not allways accurate.
:)

i thought u would offer to ask u especially that u might be more accurate than translator :)

[Lucker]

Jurassic
Without realisaing it you and others are exhibiting hysteria once again .
If we praise your meat soup , the Russian soul , Pushkin , Rachmaninov and Isanbayeva , we are nice OK western guys .
If we question anything which falls outside the views given to you , we are brain washed .
This form of blackmail and emotional clap trap is unacceptable
I shall be asking Admin /Moderator to examine this area as it represents bad manners and an attempt to bully and intimidate on a regular basis .
We try to make allowances of age , background and culture but I am getting sick of young Russian women working like a pack and using insults and ill considered emotional responses instead of reason and considered response .
It was amusing at first but as far as I am concerned it represents the worst and most unproductive type of communication possible .
I left the Forum for 12 days for this reason and this reason only .
I have returned because several people contacted me and effectively asked me to reconsider .They did this even though they often disagree with the things I say and the conclusions I draw .
If we cannot get a productive relationship and Admin is happy , I shall request a lively and revised Political sub-section which will only accept under 40's by personal invitation .
That would not represent an ideal solution because we should be finding ways to get on together and not ways of keeping us apart to keep the peace .

[dzerassa]

Jurassic
Without realisaing it you and others are exhibiting hysteria once again .
If we praise your meat soup , the Russian soul , Pushkin , Rachmaninov and Isanbayeva , we are nice OK western guys .
If we question anything which falls outside the views given to you , we are brain washed .
This form of blackmail and emotional clap trap is unacceptable
I shall be asking Admin /Moderator to examine this area as it represents bad manners and an attempt to bully and intimidate on a regular basis .
We try to make allowances of age , background and culture but I am getting sick of young Russian women working like a pack and using insults and ill considered emotional responses instead of reason and considered response .
It was amusing at first but as far as I am concerned it represents the worst and most unproductive type of communication possible .
I left the Forum for 12 days for this reason and this reason only .
I have returned because several people contacted me and effectively asked me to reconsider .They did this even though they often disagree with the things I say and the conclusions I draw .
If we cannot get a productive relationship and Admin is happy , I shall request a lively and revised Political sub-section which will only accept under 40's by personal invitation .
That would not represent an ideal solution because we should be finding ways to get on together and not ways of keeping us apart to keep the peace .

i was wondering which my words in this thread made u so angry, now i understood it's 'cause i put u in one league with beezneesman :)

[brown-raider]

Jurassic
Without realisaing it you and others are exhibiting hysteria once again .
If we praise your meat soup , the Russian soul , Pushkin , Rachmaninov and Isanbayeva , we are nice OK western guys .
If we question anything which falls outside the views given to you , we are brain washed .
This form of blackmail and emotional clap trap is unacceptable
I shall be asking Admin /Moderator to examine this area as it represents bad manners and an attempt to bully and intimidate on a regular basis .
We try to make allowances of age , background and culture but I am getting sick of young Russian women working like a pack and using insults and ill considered emotional responses instead of reason and considered response .
It was amusing at first but as far as I am concerned it represents the worst and most unproductive type of communication possible .
I left the Forum for 12 days for this reason and this reason only .
I have returned because several people contacted me and effectively asked me to reconsider .They did this even though they often disagree with the things I say and the conclusions I draw .
If we cannot get a productive relationship and Admin is happy , I shall request a lively and revised Political sub-section which will only accept under 40's by personal invitation .
That would not represent an ideal solution because we should be finding ways to get on together and not ways of keeping us apart to keep the peace .Peacock. why do you let gals get to you so much, just humor them the way you humor me, :yo: w-g-a-f what they think... really.. nice to see your back Ramona

[alenika]

I left the Forum for 12 days for this reason and this reason only.
it was 10 days only :becky: Welcome back :yo:

[alpine-frolic]

i thought u would offer to ask u especially that u might be more accurate than translator :)

I have not a lot to offer but you can ask and i will answer with pleasure, about accuracy, depends what it is about.