Use this link to determine your political philosophy. Let me know if you are Left or Right based on your answers.

http://www.selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php?client=no

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Here's one without the popups and crazy flashing ads, that gives the results on a 2D scale:

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz.html

my result:

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=8&e=4

link to yours:

http://www.selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php?client=no

my top 5 results:

Left-wing Neoliberal (Clinton)
Social-Liberal
Liberal
Right-wing Neoliberal (Thatcher)
American "Conservative"

1 American "Liberal"

2 Anarcho-Communist

3 Christian Socialist

4 Liberal Socialist

5 National Socialist

6 Fascist

7 Soviet "Communist"

8 Social Democratic

9 Marxist

10 Revolutionary Conservative/Monarchist (far right)

11 Social-Liberal

12 Christian Democratic

13 Burkean (liberal) Conservative

14 American "Conservative"

15 Liberal Nationalist

16 Left-wing Neoliberal (Clinton)

17 Liberal

18 Right-wing Neoliberal (Thatcher)

ACCORDING TO YOUR ANSWERS,

The political description that
fits you best is...

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It's how they asked the questions was how I had to answer. If you ask a question a different way the response may have been different.


STATIST

STATISTS want government to have a great deal of power

over the economy and individual behavior. They frequently

doubt whether economic liberty and individual freedom

are practical options in today's world. Statists tend to distrust

the free market, support high taxes and centralized

planning of the economy, oppose diverse lifestyles,

and question the importance of civil liberties.



The RED DOT on the Chart shows where you fit on the political map.

To get the image to work, I had to right click on it, hit properties, copy the URL, then insert the URL here using the image button on the toolbar (third from left).

Had to save it first.

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I noticed that mine said that I believe in high taxes. That's not true but in this system that we live under sometimes high taxes are necessary. It would be nice to know we had the money in the bank to build 25 nuclear power stations Or develop a Hot Rocks energy grid Or whatever alternative the public decides on. I believe that, if we are short of hospitals the public establishes a 'Build More Hospitals tax' which could be $1 per week via income tax (yes it's the working man that will pay for the pensioner, unemployed and handicap). This way we get the hospitals without restricting needed capital to other areas.

This country has a large infrastructure for a small population so taxes should be noticeably higher than what they are now to pay for everything.

Did you admire Clinton and Thatcher?

Thatcher was a bit before my time.

Clinton seems pretty sensible, but I don't know a lot about him. He gave a very positive review of a book I read recently - "Natural Capitalism." I also liked the book, but it gave some mixed messages about the role of government and laissez fare capitalism. Also, in "Stupid White Men" it sounded like he was in power for a long time and achieved almost nothing for the environment, then just before he got voted out he introduced and passed legislation that would help the environment - only it wouldn't come into effect for another 8 years. Of course Bush revoked the legislation. It seemed like a cynical ploy to hold the voters to ransom. Rather than giving the people what they wanted up front, and what he was elected for, he waited till the next election and threw them a few crumbs that they would only hold onto if they re-elected him.

From what you say it sounds like you do indeed support higher taxes. An additional separate tax is no different from raising the taxes that are already there.

I tried to get the graph to come up - but not as computer literate as I thought.  However I was surprised at coming No. 1 as an American Liberal then an Anarcho-Communist which probably seems a bit more realistic.

Interesting little tests.

Did you do the other quiz? The graph is from this one:

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz.html

Maybe they could develop this site to include a Political Philosophy Quiz where your political philosophy is displayed in your profile.
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You mean OzPolitic? Better profiles would be great. I'll look into it, but it wouldn't be easy. In the interim I have offered people custom profiles - see the feedback board.

I tried to substitute a picture to represent myself on my profile,  one of those little moving pictures - but found it too difficult - even though I transferred the URL into the appropriate space.  I will try again soon, when my concentration is a bit better and add some more detail.

I will also have another go at http://www.selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php?client=no.  

This is the site you can get the chart from;

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz.html

Hi all. That is how I scored. No extremes or left or right. I have a hard time with extremist anyway.


CENTRISTS espouse a "middle ground" regarding government

control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on

the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention

and sometimes support individual freedom of choice.

Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind,

tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what

they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.



The RED DOT on the Chart shows where you fit on the political map.



Your PERSONAL issues Score is 60%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 60%.

Plus, the last question about the govt. reducing spending 50 percent isn't realistic and could shut down a govt. lol I answered yes because the govt. needs to reduce spending.  :)

danni's result:

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz-score/draw.php?p=6&e=6

I see your a Centrist well a Centrist say they;

emphasize what they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.

What is your practical solution to energy and water needs for Australia?
::)

Start a new topic if you like....

CENTRISTS espouse a "middle ground" regarding government

control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on

the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention

and sometimes support individual freedom of choice.

Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind,

tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what

they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.



The RED DOT on the Chart shows where you fit on the political map.





Your PERSONAL issues Score is 50%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 40%.
(Please note: Scores falling on the Centrist border are counted as Centrist.)

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Enviro, I don't know what is going in Austalia since I don't live there. My suggestion is conservation for water and energy needs. And looking for other sources.
What do the percentages mean in the poll?

The percentages mean the same thing as the location of the red dot - you can see the percentage scores on the lower sides.

Where ya from danni?

wrote on Jan 9^th, 2007 at 4:32am:

Enviro, I don't know what is going in Austalia since I don't live there. My suggestion is conservation for water and energy needs. And looking for other sources. What do the percentages mean in the poll?

When you say 'Conservation' does that make you a fan of using penalties for reduction of consumption?
Or
Would you rather see infrastructure changed to achieve higher production to meet all needs?

Do you recycle sewerage for drinking water in your country?

Im from the USA.  Some places here recycle water. I think in Arizona all the water is recycled. In the town where I live the water is yucky and sometimes people get sick.  :( lol It should be penalties for over use not a reduction, ideally. In the summer the town is put on water restrictions only one side of the street can water their lawns and the next day the other side can. And lakes get dried out some years.

It sounds like Australia has been a lucky country up until now. We have been in a drought for 6 to 8 years and our water is reducing dramatically. We all use to take water for granted in this country but not no more. Our leaders are not really doing anything about the water issue except praying for rain. Some suggestions have been desalination plants, recycling waste water and higher prices to reduce consumption. I believe they will use higher prices initially whilst they build the infrastructure for either or both desalination plant and recycled water which may take years.

Which of the options would you choose;

• Desalination Plant
  

• Recycled Water
  

or

• Higher Prices?
  

Do you filter your tap water?
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Answer your question since Im online lol I think both desalination plants
recycled water is great. I hope your leaders get going on this subject. I try to contact my leaders once in awhile. They seemed more bothered then anything.
Whats with all the smileys? I think there has been a drought here to although not really severe. The weather  and global warming may have something to with it, maybe even El Nino aka global warming to me. :)

We're starting to get a bit off topic here so I'll look forward to reading some of your other postings in OzPolitic threads.

Please remember if you write an opinion be prepared to be rebuked and rebuffed....
;)

another one - which leader do you most resemble (thanks to mozzaok): http://similarminds.com/othertests.html

I did the Leader Test on the "What Famous Leader Are You?" link. I only chose 18 questions and the answer does not surprise me considering I was born the day after JFK died.

http://similarminds.com/leader.html

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lol, so that's why your here  :o

And here is my result.

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Here's mine - opposite of enviros:

On the chart I come out at the precise top of the apex. Long live Maggie.

1 Right-wing Neoliberal (Thatcher)
#2 Liberal
#3 Left-wing Neoliberal (Clinton)
#4 Liberal Nationalist
#5 American "Conservative"
#6 Social-Liberal
#7 Social Democratic
#8 Burkean (liberal) Conservative
#9 American "Liberal"
#10 Soviet "Communist"
#11 National Socialist
#12 Christian Democratic
#13 Marxist
#14 Revolutionary Conservative/Monarchist (far right)
#15 Fascist
#16 Anarcho-Communist
#17 Liberal Socialist
#18 Christian Socialist

From the select smart site i am..

1. National Socialist

2. Fascist

3. Liberal Nationalist

4. American Conservative

5. Revolutionary Conservative/Monarchist (far right)

6. Right wing Neo-Liberal (Thatcher)

7. American Liberal

8. Social Democrat

9. Christian Democrat

10. Burkean (liberal) conservative

11. Left wing Neo-Liberal (clinton)

12. Soviet communist

13. Liberal Socialist

14. Marxist

15. Social Liberal

16. Anarcho communist

17. Liberal


STREWTH!

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In all fairness to National Socialism... it isn't really as bad as everyone makes it out to be.

Just get rid of the killing Jews part, and it's not a bad system of Government. A combination of both socialism and nationalism.

It single-handedly took Germany out of the depression.

Wont you do the Quiz DT?

Hey DT you were almost right,i am on line so i have been deemed a centerist but on the line of liberalist which means zip to me because i am an individualist.More importantly i am a BEERIST. 8-)

mmmmmmm BEEEEEER 8-)
What do you drink.
Im a tooheys new man.

2x30 can blocks of mid strength for $60 here is hard to go past but Carlton Cold as a rule

Was just on similarminds.com, I cant believe my result!

WHAT THE.....F

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Perfection is what the Nazi party was all about so you ending up with Ghandi typifies this.

I thought National Socialism was dead. Well, it should of died. ;)

Thanks FD.

Here are my results:
1:   Liberal Socialist
2:   Anarcho-Commuunist
3:   American "Liberal"
4:   Marxist
5:   Social Democrat
6:   Social-Liberal
7:   Left-wing Neoliberal (Clinton)
8:   Liberal
9:   Soviet "Communist"
10: National Socialist
11: American "Conservative"
12: Christian Socialist
13: Right-wing Neoliberal (Thatcher)
14: Fascist
15: Christian Democratic
16: Burkean (liberal) conservative
17: Liberal Nationalist
18: Revolutionary Conservative Monarchist (Far-right)

;) ;) ::) ::)

1 is: Social Democratic    .  
2 is: American ''Liberal''      
3 is: Liberal Socialist      
4 is: Social-Liberal      
5 is: Anarcho-Communist      
     

 My #1 is: Liberal Nationalist  
 My #2 is: American ''Conservative''  
 My #3 is: Right-wing Neoliberal (Thatcher)  
 My #4 is: Left-wing Neoliberal (Clinton)      
 My #5 is: Liberal      
 My #6 is: Burkean (liberal) Conservative    

Well I guessed I would be a Social-Liberal, as the yanks determine things, but I preferred the test that had me and Nelson Mandela on the same line, I am just glad I didn't have to spend more than quarter of a century in an Apartheid State Jail to get my principles in order.

Your  POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY--determine your philosophy Results:
''My #1'' equals your best match. Default order is alphabetical, Thomas Smitherman determined the order.
URL: http://selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php?client=no
Link: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY--determine your philosophy
     My #1 is:      Social-Liberal    Books, etc.      
     My #2 is:      American ''Liberal''    Books, etc.      
     My #3 is:      Left-wing Neoliberal (Clinton)    Books, etc.      
     My #4 is:      Liberal    Books, etc.      
     My #5 is:      Liberal Socialist    Books, etc.      
     My #6 is:      Social Democratic    Books, etc.      
     My #7 is:      American ''Conservative''    Books, etc.      
     My #8 is:      Anarcho-Communist    Books, etc.      
     My #9 is:      Liberal Nationalist    Books, etc.      
     My #10 is:      Marxist    Books, etc.      
     My #11 is:      Right-wing Neoliberal (Thatcher)    Books, etc.      
     My #12 is:      Soviet ''Communist''    Books, etc.      
     My #13 is:      National Socialist    Books, etc.      
     My #14 is:      Christian Democratic    Books, etc.      
     My #15 is:      Fascist    Books, etc.      
     My #16 is:      Burkean (liberal) Conservative    Books, etc.      
     My #17 is:      Christian Socialist    Books, etc.      
     My #18 is:      Revolutionary Conservative/Monarchist (far right)    Books, etc.

Seeing Acid Monkey's post there above Annie's has me wondering how he is going in his travels.
He would have finished his four months in the Buddhist Monastery long ago, so maybe he is exploring exciting exotic realms of Asia in his quest for personal fulfillment.
I hope he is doing well wherever he is, he made an impression while he was here as being a very decent human being, and that is something we can all aspire to.

 My #1 is: American Conservative
 My #2 is: Fascist  
 My #3 is: Christian Democratic    
 My #4 is: Liberal Nationalist  
 My #5 is: Right-wing Neoliberal (Thatcher)  
 My #6 is: Burkean (liberal) Conservative    

Hmm the results of Soren and I are somewhat affiliated. Interesting lol :)

Well if you promise not to tell him I said so, I can let you know that Soren is actually a pretty nice guy, and anyone with such a finely tuned sense of humour cannot be all bad, even if they are stupid bloody right wing liberal lovers. ;D ;D ;D
(Psst, there was a rumour that he is actually John Howard's and Pauline Hanson's love child. :-? :-?)

       My #1 is:      Fascist     Books, etc.        
     My #2 is:      Liberal Nationalist    Books, etc.      
     My #3 is:      National Socialist    Books, etc.      
     My #4 is:      American ''Conservative''    Books, etc.      
     My #5 is:      Right-wing Neoliberal (Thatcher)    Books, etc.

No surprises there.

Ha ha ha :)

Ok .. I promise to keep it quiet lol :)

OMG!!!  The results of BOTH Imperium and Soren are similar to mine.

We're multiplying lol :P

somebody fed us after midnight

Yeah Imperium .. I reckon!

Wow this topic's been great for me (especially as I'm new to the forum).. because it's actually given me an opportunity to work out who is who in terms of their political leanings :)

My #1 is:      American ''Liberal''    
My #2 is:      Social Democratic    
My #3 is:      Liberal Socialist        
My #4 is:      Social-Liberal          
My #5 is:      Left-wing Neoliberal (Clinton)  
My #6 is:      Liberal    

This what I got...well at least it was flattering and a historical figure I admire.

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Thought I'd be a little more Left...but I think believing in National Service pulled me back a little.

Image would not post unfortunately.



Your PERSONAL issues Score is 50%

Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 30%

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...


Centrist espouse a "middle ground" regarding government control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention and sometimes support individual freedom of choice. Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind, tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.

''My #1'' equals your best match. Default order is alphabetical, Thomas Smitherman determined the order.
URL: http://selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php?client=no
Link: POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY--determine your philosophy

 My #1 is: American ''Liberal''    Books, etc.  
 My #2 is: Liberal Socialist    Books, etc.  
 My #3 is: Left-wing Neoliberal (Clinton)    Books, etc.  
 My #4 is: Social Democratic    Books, etc.  
 My #5 is: Anarcho-Communist    Books, etc.  
 My #6 is: Social-Liberal    Books, etc.  
 My #7 is: Marxist    Books, etc.  
 My #8 is: Liberal    Books, etc.  
 My #9 is: Right-wing Neoliberal (Thatcher)    Books, etc.  
 My #10 is: Soviet ''Communist''    Books, etc.  
 My #11 is: American ''Conservative''    Books, etc.  
 My #12 is: Liberal Nationalist    Books, etc.  
 My #13 is: Fascist    Books, etc.  
 My #14 is: National Socialist    Books, etc.  
 My #15 is: Burkean (liberal) Conservative    Books, etc.  
 My #16 is: Christian Democratic    Books, etc.  
 My #17 is: Christian Socialist    Books, etc.  
 My #18 is: Revolutionary Conservative/Monarchist (far right)  

Because of the questions I guess American Liberal and that's what I got.