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Questionnaire to see how liberal you are. I'm a Green and didn't know it (Original Post) coldmountain Nov 2013 OP
97% Green, 97% Dem, 81% Soc, 58% Libertarian, 4% 'pig Link Speed Nov 2013 #1
Oh boy.... Xipe Totec Nov 2013 #2
I tested most socialist, then Green then Democrat and only 2% libertairan 1% republican gopiscrap Nov 2013 #3
91% green, 91% dem here magical thyme Nov 2013 #4
I am less Republican Generic Brad Nov 2013 #5
98% Green 93% Dem 73% Soc 56% Lib 2% Rep Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2013 #6
95 green, 93 dem, 74 soc, 30 lib, 1 repug RedCappedBandit Nov 2013 #7
My scores: femmocrat Nov 2013 #8
86% Green, 86% Democratic, 64% Socialist, 24% Libertarian, 7% Republican yends21012 Nov 2013 #9
And mine. octoberlib Nov 2013 #10
No shock to me, but I already knew that nadinbrzezinski Nov 2013 #11
Here's mine.... Little Star Nov 2013 #12
76% Dem, 71% Green, 31% Libertarian, 30% Socialist, 25% Republican Kaleva Nov 2013 #13
Says I am the BIG BLUE D, big time and almost 0 repug... Tikki Nov 2013 #14
91 D, 85 G, 61 S, 30 L and 6 R Ohio Joe Nov 2013 #15
Democrats 83%, Greens 80% Socialists 63% Libertarians 19% GOP 4%. hrmjustin Nov 2013 #16
Here's mine Blue_In_AK Nov 2013 #17
Here's mine: pink-o Nov 2013 #18
I side with Democrats on most political issues. RebelOne Nov 2013 #19
85% Democratic treestar Nov 2013 #20
Not so strange on the Libertarians... beerandjesus Nov 2013 #84
93 Dem, 88 Green, 61 Socialist, 31 Libertarian, 3 Repub NRaleighLiberal Nov 2013 #21
About where I thought CatholicEdHead Nov 2013 #22
Interesting rrneck Nov 2013 #23
That was very interesting. silverweb Nov 2013 #24
I agree. StrayKat Nov 2013 #33
We're fairly close in our results, too. silverweb Nov 2013 #38
84% Green, 79% Democrat, 57% Socialists, 41% Libertarian, 9% Repub. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #25
Green Party 89 percent bigwillq Nov 2013 #26
87% Green, 83% Democrat, 70% Socialist nt Cordelio Maldonado Nov 2013 #27
94 Green, 93 Dem, 84 Socialist, 28 Lib, 16 GOP Benton D Struckcheon Nov 2013 #28
Have a few issues on how they rate how you stand based on your answers Revanchist Nov 2013 #29
As to the first - Ms. Toad Nov 2013 #34
95% Green, 88% Dem, 66% Socialist, 52% Lib, 5% Repub JesterCS Nov 2013 #30
83% Green, 78% Democratic, 57% Socialist, 34% Libertarians, 0% Republicans Ms. Toad Nov 2013 #31
98% green NoOneMan Nov 2013 #32
81% democrat, 80% green mrsadm Nov 2013 #35
Wow, that was revealing. JimboBillyBubbaBob Nov 2013 #36
My spread looks like most here. Foolacious Nov 2013 #37
91% Dem, 84% Green, 59% Socialist, 25% Libs, 7% Repubs... Wounded Bear Nov 2013 #39
87% Democratic, 85% Green, 56% Socialist, 39% Libertarian, 2% Repugnant LadyHawkAZ Nov 2013 #40
How In The Hell Did I Get 4% Republican ??? WillyT Nov 2013 #41
I got 10%! Agschmid Nov 2013 #43
LOL !!! WillyT Nov 2013 #45
I got 2% and can't figure it out dflprincess Nov 2013 #59
Foreign policy issues? truebluegreen Nov 2013 #104
I always like these... Agschmid Nov 2013 #42
86% Democrat, 86% Green Party, 53% Socialist, 27% Libertarian, 5% Republican A Little Weird Nov 2013 #44
I gave it a whirl Bobbie Jo Nov 2013 #46
Green 85, Democrat 79, Socialist 66, Libertarian 39, Republican 3 TheKentuckian Nov 2013 #47
for those who think I am a right wing troll Vattel Nov 2013 #48
89% Dem, 89% Green, 54% Socialist, 21% Looneytarian, and 3% Repuke. Codeine Nov 2013 #49
Slightly more Green than Dem apparently... YoungDemCA Nov 2013 #50
96% green, 91% dem, 68% socialist bowens43 Nov 2013 #51
Looking at this thread, you have to wonder why people aren't supporting... polichick Nov 2013 #52
90 Dem, 87 Green, 64 Socialist, 37 Libertarian, 4 Rethuglican... WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2013 #53
75% Democratic for me. AverageJoe90 Nov 2013 #54
85% Democrat, then Green, then Socialist! WinkyDink Nov 2013 #55
95% Green. Vashta Nerada Nov 2013 #56
Here's mine. That was pretty fun! Systematic Chaos Nov 2013 #57
86% Dem, 81% Green, 59% Socialist, 31% Libertarian and 7% Republican. nt LaydeeBug Nov 2013 #58
Democrat 83% Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel Nov 2013 #60
Greener Dem Socialist... adirondacker Nov 2013 #61
Here is mine Mojorabbit Nov 2013 #62
96% D, 95% G, 77% S, 36% L, and 1% R Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #63
Green 81 Dem 81 Socialist 72 Libertarian 41 Republicant 8 struggle4progress Nov 2013 #64
96% dem Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2013 #65
I'm a Socialist! Chan790 Nov 2013 #66
98 Green, 96 Dems, zero, zilch rufus dog Nov 2013 #67
81% Democrat LostOne4Ever Nov 2013 #68
1 percent repug??? where did I go wrong ??? I demand a recount!! lunasun Nov 2013 #69
88% Green, 87% Democratic... 2% Republican. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #70
I wish the test could have revealed...... left on green only Nov 2013 #71
The didn't rate you as 30% libertarian Orangepeel Nov 2013 #99
Hey, Thanks For Pointing This Out To Me left on green only Nov 2013 #111
92% Democrats, 91% Green, 2% Republicans... Rhiannon12866 Nov 2013 #72
Here's mine PoliticalPothead Nov 2013 #73
Mine was davidpdx Nov 2013 #74
Man, I so don't get the fascination with these supremely silly questionnaires. cali Nov 2013 #75
No, I'd imagine the fun factor escapes you... Surya Gayatri Nov 2013 #89
yes. Imagine that. We all have different ideas about what constitutes fun. Shocking. cali Nov 2013 #91
Then why piss in a thread where folks are having some harmless fun? SMC22307 Nov 2013 #102
88% Green, 85% Dem, 66% Libertoonian (i suspect because of my answers on legalizing drugs…) dorkzilla Nov 2013 #76
Dem and Green are highest Bettie Nov 2013 #77
May explain why Greens have some difficulty finding traction doesn't it? HereSince1628 Nov 2013 #79
I just wish the Dems in congress Bettie Nov 2013 #80
Well I wish the Dems in congress acted like Dems that populate DU HereSince1628 Nov 2013 #81
96% Democratic Party; 96% Green Party get the red out Nov 2013 #78
That was fun. MadrasT Nov 2013 #82
Fun, but no huge surprises...... beerandjesus Nov 2013 #83
I didn't realize that I was so hard left (98% green, 97% democrat, 79% socialist) Victor_c3 Nov 2013 #85
Obviously, I'm a Dem through and through... Surya Gayatri Nov 2013 #86
I'm Green too, but I vote Democratic fried eggs Nov 2013 #87
67% Democrat 24% Green 19% Libertarian 19% Socialist 9% Republican bklyncowgirl Nov 2013 #88
About as expected, 85% Dem, 80% Green, 43% Socialist, 33% Libertarian and 18% Republican.... Rowdyboy Nov 2013 #90
Interesting. 92% Green. 88% Democratic. 67% Libertarian. 59% Socialist. 7% Republican Xithras Nov 2013 #92
It's weird, I'm strongly Green and Democratic, over 70% Socialist and yet 18% Republican coldmountain Nov 2013 #93
It really depends. Xithras Nov 2013 #94
I'm a onethatcares Nov 2013 #95
Wow, that was a comprehensive.. sendero Nov 2013 #96
91% Democrat, 88% Green, 60% Socialist, 37% Libertarian, 1% Republican. LWolf Nov 2013 #97
Me, too. 97 G, 93 D, 80 S, 61 L, 3 R. 3% R? Gotta work on that. ancianita Nov 2013 #98
96% Democratic, 96% Green, 75% Socialist, 33% Libertarian, 1% Republican ScreamingMeemie Nov 2013 #100
I side with the Democrats most of the time samsingh Nov 2013 #101
green, demo, and socialist madrchsod Nov 2013 #103
COOL Mr Dixon Nov 2013 #105
Hmm, interesting sarisataka Nov 2013 #106
I'm 92% Dem and 84% Green. Goes down from there Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #107
Interesting... TeeYiYi Nov 2013 #108
Breakdown Xyzse Nov 2013 #109
80% Dem, 78% Green, 36% Socialist, 27% Libertarians, 8% Republican JHB Nov 2013 #110
my results: newcriminal Nov 2013 #112
89% Democrat, 80% Green (that surprises me), 54% socialist, 33% libertarian, 18% Repub aikoaiko Nov 2013 #113
93% Green, 92% Dem, 86% Socialist, 20% Libertarian, & 7% GOP. eom Jamaal510 Nov 2013 #114
Green 89 ~ Dem 88 ~ Socialist 62 ~ Lib 33 ~ Pubs 0 nt Zorra Nov 2013 #115
94% D, 92% G, 64% S, 20% L and 5% R. jazzimov Nov 2013 #116
Surprised: 98 Greens, 97 Democrats, 79 Socialists, 31 Libertarians, 1 Republican Rstrstx Nov 2013 #117
I notice they asked ZERO questions hfojvt Nov 2013 #118
90% Green, 87% Democrat, 57% Socialist, 30% Libertarian, 9% GOP. Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #119
 

Link Speed

(650 posts)
1. 97% Green, 97% Dem, 81% Soc, 58% Libertarian, 4% 'pig
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 08:06 PM
Nov 2013

I left the 'how important' at Somewhat on everything.

 

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
4. 91% green, 91% dem here
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 08:08 PM
Nov 2013

53% socialist

5% GOP

somehow 51% looneytarian. I probably should have chosen "take another stance" on more questions that were too "binary" and didn't really include what I would like to see.

But I like taking quizzes!

Generic Brad

(14,374 posts)
5. I am less Republican
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 08:09 PM
Nov 2013

93% Democratic
89% Green Party
69% Socialist
24% Libertarian
1% Republican

 

Tierra_y_Libertad

(50,414 posts)
6. 98% Green 93% Dem 73% Soc 56% Lib 2% Rep
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 08:14 PM
Nov 2013
"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." --John Quincy Adams

yends21012

(228 posts)
9. 86% Green, 86% Democratic, 64% Socialist, 24% Libertarian, 7% Republican
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 08:19 PM
Nov 2013

Interesting test and results.

octoberlib

(14,971 posts)
10. And mine.
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 08:21 PM
Nov 2013

97%Green Party
on environmental, foreign policy, healthcare, science, social, economic, immigration, and domestic policy issues

91%Democrats
Democrats
on environmental, economic, science, healthcare, immigration, domestic policy, and social issues

73%Socialist
Socialist
on social, healthcare, immigration, and domestic policy issues

44%Libertarians
Libertarians
on foreign policy issues

3%Republicans
Republicans
no major issues

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
11. No shock to me, but I already knew that
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 08:28 PM
Nov 2013

91%Green Party
Green Party
on economic, domestic policy, foreign policy, social, environmental, science, healthcare, and immigration issues
90%Democrats
Democrats
on economic, domestic policy, social, foreign policy, environmental, science, immigration, and healthcare issues
62%Socialist
Socialist
on social, immigration, and healthcare issues
33%Libertarians
Libertarians
no major issues
6%Republicans
Republicans
no major issues

Little Star

(17,055 posts)
12. Here's mine....
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 08:30 PM
Nov 2013

84%
Democrats
on domestic policy, economic, social, environmental, science, and healthcare issues


79%
Green Party
on foreign policy, social, environmental, science, and healthcare issues


51%
Socialist
on social and healthcare issues


36%
Libertarians
no major issues


9%
Republicans
no major issues

Tikki

(15,140 posts)
14. Says I am the BIG BLUE D, big time and almost 0 repug...
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 08:33 PM
Nov 2013

I would have thought I'd check a bit of more GREEN…but I guess not…


Tikki

Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts)
17. Here's mine
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 08:44 PM
Nov 2013

Democrats
on domestic policy, environmental, economic, science, foreign policy, healthcare, and immigration issues
86%

Green Party
on environmental, science, economic, social, foreign policy, and healthcare issues
59%

Socialist
on social and healthcare issues
27%

Libertarians
on foreign policy and healthcare issues
5%

Republicans
no major issues

pink-o

(4,056 posts)
18. Here's mine:
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 08:46 PM
Nov 2013

92% Green

87% Dem

64% Socialist (that seems kinda low to me!)

35% Libertarian...and this is how we end up giving our attention to Ron Paul and his crazy son.

2% Gooper, which I "refudiate" RIGHT NOW

RebelOne

(30,947 posts)
19. I side with Democrats on most political issues.
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 08:52 PM
Nov 2013

I side with Democrats on most political issues.

Parties you side with...

88%
Democrats
on domestic policy, foreign policy, economic, social, environmental, healthcare, and science issues

87%
Green Party
on foreign policy, domestic policy, economic, environmental, social, healthcare, and science issues

59%
Libertarians
on foreign policy issues

58%
Socialist
on healthcare issues

19%
Republicans
no major issues

treestar

(82,383 posts)
20. 85% Democratic
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 08:54 PM
Nov 2013

It says I side with the Green party on environmental and social issues.

Strangely, I side with the Libertarians on immigration.


Democrats 85%

Green 79%

Socialist 55%

Libertarians 39%

Republicans 6% which I refudiate right now

beerandjesus

(1,301 posts)
84. Not so strange on the Libertarians...
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 10:00 AM
Nov 2013

In this poll they're comparing your responses to the actual Libertarian Party, not the Republican opportunists!

I know I'm gonna get a reputation for this on here, but I'll continue to defend real Libertarians as well-meaning and intellectually consistent--and right on a lot of issues, even if they're wrong on others. I would be very happy if they completely took over the fascist Republican Party, but that's probably too much to hope for--especially since the one semi-real libertarian they've got, Rand Paul, has already made concessions to the evangelical right that would make any honest Libertarian puke.

CatholicEdHead

(9,740 posts)
22. About where I thought
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 09:00 PM
Nov 2013

Democrats
86%

on economic, domestic policy, environmental, social, healthcare, and science issues

85%
Green Party

on economic, foreign policy, domestic policy, environmental, social, healthcare, and science issues

59%
Socialist

on environmental and healthcare issues

27%
Libertarians

on foreign policy issues

13%
Republicans

no major issues

silverweb

(16,410 posts)
24. That was very interesting.
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 09:14 PM
Nov 2013

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Very thorough, with thoughtful answer choices provided and a chance to write in your own.

I forgot to copy my results before closing the window, but suffice it to say that I'm with the Democrats a vast majority of the time, with a heavy dose of Green, a small-to-moderate dose of both (civil) Libertarianism and Socialism, and only 3% (I remembered that number! ) agreement with reTHUGs.

I'll have to do it again to get the rest of the actual numbers. One of the best political quizzes ever!

On Edit: Took it again and the results are...
Democrats 81% - on economic, foreign policy, social, environmental, & science issues.
Greens 70% - on social, environmental, & science issues.
Socialists 51% - on social, environmental, & science issues.
Libertarians 16% - on reproductive choice & cannabis.
Republicans 3% - on no major issues.

A most excellent quiz!

StrayKat

(570 posts)
33. I agree.
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 09:55 PM
Nov 2013

I was pleasantly surprised by how in-depth the questions and some of the answers were.

*****

Me:

86% Democrat
81% Green Party
55% Socialist
39% Libertarian
6% Republican

silverweb

(16,410 posts)
38. We're fairly close in our results, too.
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 10:01 PM
Nov 2013

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Except you seem to have a somewhat broader Libertarian streak than I do.

 

NuclearDem

(16,184 posts)
25. 84% Green, 79% Democrat, 57% Socialists, 41% Libertarian, 9% Repub.
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 09:28 PM
Nov 2013

I liked having more choices than just a simple yes-no.

 

bigwillq

(72,790 posts)
26. Green Party 89 percent
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 09:34 PM
Nov 2013

Green Party

on foreign policy, domestic policy, social, environmental, healthcare, and science issues

85%
Democrats


on economic, foreign policy, domestic policy, social, environmental, healthcare, and science issues

66%
Socialist


on healthcare and environmental issues

58%
Libertarians


on foreign policy and immigration issues

3%
Republicans
no major issues

Revanchist

(1,375 posts)
29. Have a few issues on how they rate how you stand based on your answers
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 09:52 PM
Nov 2013

For example:

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Republicans: No
Your similar answer: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells


Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Republicans: Yes
Your similar answer: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

How did they decide that my answers mean I support the Republican stance, when my opinions aren't even close to theirs?

Ms. Toad

(38,642 posts)
34. As to the first -
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 09:57 PM
Nov 2013

It was a Republican stance to permit stem cell research only as long at that research excluded embryonic stem cells (because of the "pro-life" connection).

Ms. Toad

(38,642 posts)
31. 83% Green, 78% Democratic, 57% Socialist, 34% Libertarians, 0% Republicans
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 09:55 PM
Nov 2013

Not too surprising that where I differ with the Dems (and align with the Green & Libertarians is on Foreign policy), and align with Dems is on social and health care issues. I have longstanding "feud" with a fellow libertarian pacifist about how I could possibly support Obama, given his foreign policy stance - and my response was health care and social justice.

Foolacious

(540 posts)
37. My spread looks like most here.
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 10:01 PM
Nov 2013

94% Democratic
90% Green
63% Socialist
28% Libertarian
2% Republican

LadyHawkAZ

(6,199 posts)
40. 87% Democratic, 85% Green, 56% Socialist, 39% Libertarian, 2% Repugnant
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 10:07 PM
Nov 2013

87%
Democrats
on domestic policy, foreign policy, economic, social, environmental, healthcare, science, and immigration issues

85%
Green Party
on foreign policy, domestic policy, environmental, social, healthcare, and science issues

56%
Socialist
on healthcare and immigration issues

39%
Libertarians
no major issues

2%
Republicans
no major issues

dflprincess

(29,343 posts)
59. I got 2% and can't figure it out
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 12:01 AM
Nov 2013

maybe I hit the wrong button?

Otherwise:
91% Green
90% Dem
63% Socialist
34% Libertarian?????? - Okay, on the marijuana question but I can't figure out where else (out of Afghanistan maybe?)

A Little Weird

(1,754 posts)
44. 86% Democrat, 86% Green Party, 53% Socialist, 27% Libertarian, 5% Republican
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 10:21 PM
Nov 2013

I think there must be at least a 5% margin of error.

Bobbie Jo

(14,344 posts)
46. I gave it a whirl
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 10:24 PM
Nov 2013

Dems - 95%
Greens - 87%
Socialist - 68%
Libs - 33%
Repugs - 2% (I question this one)

Interesting questionnaire. Thanks for posting.

 

TheKentuckian

(26,314 posts)
47. Green 85, Democrat 79, Socialist 66, Libertarian 39, Republican 3
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 10:39 PM
Nov 2013

Probably fair, more or less.

 

Vattel

(9,289 posts)
48. for those who think I am a right wing troll
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 10:58 PM
Nov 2013

please note that I was 84% Green, 81% Dem and only 9% Republican

 

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
49. 89% Dem, 89% Green, 54% Socialist, 21% Looneytarian, and 3% Repuke.
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 11:01 PM
Nov 2013

That last bit surprises me. I don't quite get it.

 

AverageJoe90

(10,745 posts)
54. 75% Democratic for me.
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 11:37 PM
Nov 2013

57% Socialist, 54% Green, 46% Libertarian(drugs, mainly), and only 5% GOP.....

Systematic Chaos

(8,601 posts)
57. Here's mine. That was pretty fun!
Sun Nov 3, 2013, 11:50 PM
Nov 2013

81% Green Party on foreign policy, environmental, social, healthcare, and science issues
69% Democrats on economic, environmental, social, and science issues
55% Socialist no major issues
36% Libertarians on foreign policy issues
2% Republicans are totally chock fucking full of major issues

Parties you side with by issue...

Most important to me
Healthcare
I side with Green Party on most healthcare issues.

Most important to me
Domestic Policy
I side with Green Party on most domestic policy issues.

More important to me
the Economy
I side with Democrats on most economic issues.

More important to me
Science
I side with Green Party on most science issues.

More important to me
the Environment
I side with Green Party on most environmental issues.

More important to me
Foreign Policy
I side with Green Party on most foreign policy issues.

Somewhat important to me
Social
I side with Green Party on most social issues.

Somewhat important to me
Immigration
I side with Libertarians on most immigration issues.

Somewhat important to me
Current Events
You do not side with any candidates on current event issues.

60. Democrat 83%
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 12:07 AM
Nov 2013

83% Democrats... on economic, social, environmental, domestic policy, and science issues
80% Green Party... on foreign policy, social, environmental, and science issues
67% Socialist... on environmental and science issues
37% Libertarians... on foreign policy issues
6% Republicans... no major issues

adirondacker

(2,921 posts)
61. Greener Dem Socialist...
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 12:09 AM
Nov 2013

Green 89
Dem 89
Socialist 62
Libertarian 46
Republican 1

This is probably the most accurate result I've had with this sort of "quiz" .

Mojorabbit

(16,020 posts)
62. Here is mine
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 12:18 AM
Nov 2013

97%Green Party

91%Democrats

69%Socialist

44%Libertarians

10%Republicans
I cannot believe I came up with 10 percent Republican

Behind the Aegis

(56,108 posts)
63. 96% D, 95% G, 77% S, 36% L, and 1% R
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 12:22 AM
Nov 2013

I would have never expected the numbers I got for Green nor Libertarian. Both, I would have thought have been lower.

LostOne4Ever

(9,752 posts)
68. 81% Democrat
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 02:01 AM
Nov 2013

I wonder how the alternative positions and the one where I submitted my own position affected my score.



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[div style='color: #B20000;font-size: 2.000em'] [center] Not all those who wander are LOST!!! [/center]

lunasun

(21,646 posts)
69. 1 percent repug??? where did I go wrong ??? I demand a recount!!
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 02:03 AM
Nov 2013

mostly dem green and socialist for mine
I am such a commie

left on green only

(1,484 posts)
71. I wish the test could have revealed......
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 03:27 AM
Nov 2013

.....to me something that I didn't already know about myself.

Still I question the validity of any test that would rate me as 30% Libertarian on the basis of my foreign policy choices. I loathe Ron Paul as much as I loathe everything that he believes in. Just because I believe that our tax dollars would be better spent in helping the people in need within our own country does not make me a Libertarian. I makes me a socialist.

Orangepeel

(13,980 posts)
99. The didn't rate you as 30% libertarian
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 09:36 AM
Nov 2013

It isn't a percent of you (or the percentages would add up to 100).

It is the percentage of issues that you happen to agree on, although it might be for different philosophical reasons. (You want to get out of Afganistan, they want to get out of Afghanistan. You want to legalize pot, they want to leagalize pot, etc.).

You are right that it doesn't make you a libertarian. It just means that in the Venn diagram of positions, the libertarian and socialist circles have some overlap.

PoliticalPothead

(220 posts)
73. Here's mine
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 04:57 AM
Nov 2013

85%
Socialist
on economic, healthcare, domestic policy, foreign policy, environmental, and science issues

79%
Green Party
on healthcare, domestic policy, foreign policy, social, and science issues

69%
Democrats
on economic, healthcare, social, environmental, and science issues

25%
Libertarians
on foreign policy issues

0%
Republicans
no major issues

Edit: I just wanted to point out how strange it was reading through the issues on which I agree/disagree with Libertarians. When it comes to foreign policy they're very anti-intervention which I completely agree with. When it comes to domestic policy everything is deregulate this and privatize that and all this "free market" nonsense. It's just crazy to me how Libertarians can be so good on certain issues like military intervention and NSA spying but so batshit crazy on issues like healthcare and the economy.

 

cali

(114,904 posts)
91. yes. Imagine that. We all have different ideas about what constitutes fun. Shocking.
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 01:24 PM
Nov 2013

btw, as evidenced, lots of people actually take these things seriously.

SMC22307

(8,090 posts)
102. Then why piss in a thread where folks are having some harmless fun?
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 10:28 AM
Nov 2013

I doubt anyone really takes online quizzes seriously, but it might get some to rethink how vehemently anti-Libertarian they think they are.

dorkzilla

(5,141 posts)
76. 88% Green, 85% Dem, 66% Libertoonian (i suspect because of my answers on legalizing drugs…)
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 08:52 AM
Nov 2013

Last edited Mon Nov 4, 2013, 11:38 AM - Edit history (1)

55% socialist and 13% Oinker.

I don't know if I'll get over the Libertarian score anytime soon.

Edited to update: I went back in and took the test over ranking my important issues and asking for additional stances. My score this time was 91% Dem, 90% Green, 55% socialist, 46% Libertoonian and 8% Oinker. Better, but I'm sad that the latter even register. Phooey.

Bettie

(19,704 posts)
77. Dem and Green are highest
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 09:17 AM
Nov 2013

92% Dem, 88% Green, 69% Socialist, 34% Libertarian, 3% Republican

Interestingly, the Green percentage is on the issues I felt were most important.

HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)
79. May explain why Greens have some difficulty finding traction doesn't it?
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 09:29 AM
Nov 2013

This is about ideas expressly shared with candidates...

These scoring is on positions that the candidates thinks will work with voters on the left.

We ought not to forget that democratic candidates represent a much more heterogenous collection of politicians with a broader range of campaign positions since many represent socially and economically conservative districts.

This big party 'regression to the mean' pulls the Dems 'positions' on the issues somewhat rightward.

I am not too concerned about myself or many progressive dems finding out this quiz classifies them as subconscious greens.

HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)
81. Well I wish the Dems in congress acted like Dems that populate DU
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 09:42 AM
Nov 2013

Despite all it's changes, and all the noise, the center of politics here is on the left of the dial.

get the red out

(14,031 posts)
78. 96% Democratic Party; 96% Green Party
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 09:24 AM
Nov 2013

70% Socialist, 34% Libertarian, and my favorite part was that I side with Republican 1%, LOL.

beerandjesus

(1,301 posts)
83. Fun, but no huge surprises......
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 09:55 AM
Nov 2013

Parties you side with...

91% Green Party
on domestic policy, social, foreign policy, environmental, healthcare, science, immigration, and economic issues

91% Democrats
on foreign policy, social, healthcare, environmental, science, immigration, and economic issues

70% Socialist
on social, healthcare, immigration, and science issues

44% Libertarians
on foreign policy issues

1% Republicans
no major issues


Actually, if there's a surprise there, it's how often I agree with Democrats!

 

Surya Gayatri

(15,445 posts)
86. Obviously, I'm a Dem through and through...
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 10:23 AM
Nov 2013
80%
Democrats

on economic, environmental, social, healthcare, and science issues

71%
Green Party

on foreign policy, environmental, social, healthcare, and science issues

44%
Socialist

on healthcare and science issues

18%
Libertarians

no major issues

2%
Republicans

no major issues


Thanks for posting that, coldmountain. Fun!

fried eggs

(910 posts)
87. I'm Green too, but I vote Democratic
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 10:24 AM
Nov 2013

Greens don't have a chance of winning; voting for Green candidates only helps the GOP.

Rowdyboy

(22,057 posts)
90. About as expected, 85% Dem, 80% Green, 43% Socialist, 33% Libertarian and 18% Republican....
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 11:36 AM
Nov 2013

In other words, on the far right fringe of DU

And thanks much for posting this-its about the most thorough "test" of its kind I've ever taken. Really enjoyed it!

Xithras

(16,191 posts)
92. Interesting. 92% Green. 88% Democratic. 67% Libertarian. 59% Socialist. 7% Republican
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 01:48 PM
Nov 2013

I gotta work on that 7%...waay too high!

I side with the Green Party on environmental issues
The Green Party on healthcare issues
Libertarians on economic issues (no surprise there).
Democratic Party on domestic policy issues
Green Party on foreign policy issues
Democratic Party on social issues
Green Party on science issues
Libertarians on immigration issues

And interestingly..."You do not side with any candidates on Current Event issues".

 

coldmountain

(802 posts)
93. It's weird, I'm strongly Green and Democratic, over 70% Socialist and yet 18% Republican
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 11:59 PM
Nov 2013

I do loath the whole libertarian deal. They promise the biggest lie in politics.

Xithras

(16,191 posts)
94. It really depends.
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 02:00 AM
Nov 2013

My "libertarian" economic views draw heavily on my anarcho-libertarian background. Remember the Seattle anti-WTO protests in the 90's? My economic viewpoints were largely formed in the middle of that, and haven't changed much.

Strong opposition to economic neoliberalism, strong support of anti-capitalist movements, strong anti-globalization roots...that pretty much describes my fundamental economic viewpoints. It's basic libertarian socialism, as described by Chomsky.

A lot of people who dislike the word "libertarian" call it other names, like "anti-authoritarian socialism" or "stateless socialism". It's simply a recognition that government can be usurped by the powerful, and that the only safe way to keep power in the hands of the people...is to keep the power in the hands of the people.

onethatcares

(16,992 posts)
95. I'm a
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 06:17 AM
Nov 2013

Green Democratic Socialist with Libertarian leanings. I have to somehow scrub the 1% repuke out of my system.

sendero

(28,552 posts)
96. Wow, that was a comprehensive..
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 07:00 AM
Nov 2013

... and well-designed (IMHO) survey, unlike a lot of web crap.

For all the losers who continually accuse me of being a wingnut, I side with Democrats 81% of the time, Greens 74% and Republicans 5%.

LWolf

(46,179 posts)
97. 91% Democrat, 88% Green, 60% Socialist, 37% Libertarian, 1% Republican.
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 08:55 AM
Nov 2013

I side with the Green Party on Social issues, foreign policy, environmental issues, and health care issues. I side with the Democratic Party on economic issues (?!), immigration, domestic policy, and science issues. I side with nobody on current events.

The Green Party issues were the most important.

samsingh

(18,426 posts)
101. I side with the Democrats most of the time
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 10:21 AM
Nov 2013

85% Democrats on economic, domestic policy, social, environmental, healthcare, immigration, and science issues

81% Green Party on domestic policy, economic, environmental, healthcare, science, social, and immigration issues

55% Socialist on immigration and healthcare issues

23% Republicans no major issues

11% Libertarian

Mr Dixon

(1,185 posts)
105. COOL
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 12:31 PM
Nov 2013

Democrats

on economic, domestic policy, environmental, healthcare, and immigration issues

88% pretty good IMO

sarisataka

(22,695 posts)
106. Hmm, interesting
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 12:45 PM
Nov 2013

Parties you side with...
85%Democrats
Democrats
on economic, environmental, foreign policy, social, science, immigration, and healthcare issues

80%Green Party
Green Party
on environmental, social, foreign policy, science, immigration, and healthcare issues

43%Socialist
Socialist
on social and immigration issues

31%Libertarians
Libertarians
no major issues

16%Republicans
Republicans
no major issues

I expected higher Socialist on economic. Learn something everyday...

Xyzse

(8,217 posts)
109. Breakdown
Tue Nov 5, 2013, 01:29 PM
Nov 2013

I side with Democrats on most political issues.

Parties you side with...
79% - Democrats on foreign policy, science, healthcare, environmental, and social issues

63% - Green Party on science, healthcare, and environmental issues

56% - Socialist on healthcare and science issues

31% - Libertarians on no major issues

2% - Republicans on no major issues

Parties you side with by issue...

More important to me:

Economy - I side with Democrats on most economic issues.
Healthcare - I side with Democrats on most healthcare issues.
Science - I side with Green Party on most science issues.
Domestic Policy - I side with Democrats on most domestic policy issues.
Environment - I side with Democrats on most environmental issues.

Somewhat important to me:

Immigration - I side with Republicans and Libertarians on most immigration issues.
Current Events - You do not side with any candidates on current event issues.
Foreign Policy - I side with Democrats on most foreign policy issues.
Social - I side with Democrats on most social issues.

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In regards to Immigration, I do not actually side with any party. I had to place my position.
My position has always been to simplify the immigration process particularly for those who have tried to immigrate here legally. There are many who can not return to their families even when they work here, since if they do, they would not be able to come back.

I feel like they have been getting the short end of the stick and a lack of visibility for their issues.

aikoaiko

(34,214 posts)
113. 89% Democrat, 80% Green (that surprises me), 54% socialist, 33% libertarian, 18% Repub
Sun Nov 10, 2013, 12:14 AM
Nov 2013

I am what I am.

Rstrstx

(1,648 posts)
117. Surprised: 98 Greens, 97 Democrats, 79 Socialists, 31 Libertarians, 1 Republican
Sun Nov 10, 2013, 03:47 AM
Nov 2013

Never considered myself much of a socialist, more like plain old left of center

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