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In reply to the discussion: Poll: What are your politics [View all]BlindTiresias
(1,563 posts)24. Just a heads up
That test is really bad and is essentially a piece of right wing libertarian propaganda. I linked to two superior tests downthread, though.
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That's my viewpoint. Scandinavian style socialism. The essentials and environment belong to all.
freshwest
Nov 2014
#30
According to the link that was provided, I lean left and toward libertarian.
deafskeptic
Nov 2014
#21
I'm not sure how to respond. If I'm far enough to the left to have some
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2014
#6
Very liberal but the liberal/socialist/progressive labels are not consistent. Both quiz results
NRaleighLiberal
Nov 2014
#9
No they shouldn't because the term is utterly meaningless in practical definition other than maybe
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#75
I have to disagree with that, I think you are talking about Centrists - which are not moderates imo
Rex
Nov 2014
#76
I've seen neigh onto zero push back from "moderates" as they have been conflated and cooped
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#82
'Very liberal' probably is the best fit here; but I would call myself a Europaean socialist
LeftishBrit
Nov 2014
#27
I been called a fascist by people who suport Stalinist purges of the Democratic Party.
baldguy
Nov 2014
#44
Conservative is an option. The problem is that Conservatives have a bad name and for good reason.
rhett o rick
Nov 2014
#53
I think one should be able to commit between "Slightly Liberal" and "Conservative".
rhett o rick
Nov 2014
#67
Because it is a temperament rather than an ideology at this point and has been rendered meaningless
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#78
Meaningless. What is "extreme" and what isn't? There is no standard candle and as such becomes
TheKentuckian
Nov 2014
#88
That was my Q. I put "progressive" just because they looked lonely & had fewer votes. haha
RiverLover
Nov 2014
#52
LOL. If you are left of H. Clinton-Sachs you are viewed by some as "extreme". If you want single
rhett o rick
Nov 2014
#54
What is the difference between Liberal, Very Liberal, Progressive, and Extreme Left?
oberliner
Nov 2014
#59
I see these self-identifying polls on here fairly often, but this one....
socialist_n_TN
Nov 2014
#79