Babbling

[kimopo]

It doesn't really describe me though. I guess that's what I find so frustrating. It just doesn't accurately describe anything i feel politically. It puts me in with certain groups that I don't really belong to. I'm a pragmatist, really. So what I "politically believe" doesn't matter. What matters is what works. But there's no way that these tests can ever capture that.

and the questions are still bad.

[kimopo]

Then why do people think they actually mean something?

[-Ninja_Jesus-]

Because it's their choice to do so?

Not everyone takes these things seriously. Like you said earlier, these surveys tend to reflect more about how the test writers feel than what you personally feel; however, it's still interesting if only as a one time only thing.

[alucardsexyghost]

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz_result?e=90&i=90_90.gif&p=90

and then the one ninja #### posted

here

so apparently despite what Astro keeps telling me I am a libertarian I just don't have as extreme views as he does.

[-Ninja_Jesus-]

Gotta link the pic directly, yo.

[alucardsexyghost]

Fixed

and I assume the reason me and Astro don't agree on things is I'm more centrist on economic things then he is. At least I assume he hasn't come in to take the tests. But him telling me I'm not libertarian is what prompted me to make this thread

also according to the second test I'm very anti-war and very cultural liberal.

[conanwong]

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conanwong wrote:
Your PERSONAL issues Score is 100%

Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 30%

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

Liberals usually embrace freedom of choice in personal matters, but tend to support significant government control of the economy. They generally support a government-funded "safety net" to help the disadvantaged, and advocate strict regulation of business. Liberals tend to favor environmental regulations, defend civil liberties and free expression, support government action to promote equality, and tolerate diverse lifestyles.

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took the second test... http://www.gotoquiz.com/politics/grid/7x23.gif

Compass:

You are a left moderate social libertarian.
Left: 6.63, Libertarian: 1.68

Foreign Policy:

On the left side are pacifists and anti-war activists. On the right side are those who want a strong military that intervenes around the world. You scored: -2.81

Culture:

Where are you in the culture war? On the liberal side, or the conservative side? This scale may apply more to the US than other countries. You scored: -4.12

[GinaSzanboti]

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kimopo wrote:
Then why do people think they actually mean something?

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Beats me.  People think all kinds of crazy ####.  But I think most people look at this like comparing horoscopes.  It's fun, it's interesting, it's harmless (unless you go out and change your party affiliation or something because this test told you you were hanging with the wrong people).

[kimopo]

I hate horoscopes so much. Such a scam. It's amazing what people will buy in to.