Political Leanings of Members

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Hello,

This thread was created with the purpose of identifying the political alignment of individual members, and to establish a quick reference of a political profile for consultation by other members. I'm going for a sticky so that this will always be available for viewing. However, there are some rules to this. Please read them before posting. They are necessary for the thread to work properly. If you see a problem with the thread, please notify me by PM, not by posting here.

1) Only posts with the format below:


Country of Residence:
Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship)
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian:
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum:
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc):
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party:
Religion:

Abortion:
War in Iraq:
War in Afghanistan:
Marijuana:
Firearms:
Gay Marriage:
Gay Adoption:
Religion in Schools:
Death Penalty:
European Union:
Israel:

Will be acceptable in the thread. If you have no opinion on an issue, please say "undecided". You may put the political compass graph in your post. Copying and pasting the above is the best way to go. ~:)

2) The thread will include no debate or comments other than a post and profile for each member. I have contacted the Backroom moderators, namely Banquo's Ghost, to help me out with this, to which he has graciously agreed.

3) You may go back to edit your profile if your opinion on something changes. Just go ahead and do it, there's no need to post that you did it. If you want to change your political compass results, however, you will need to take the test again.

4) Please keep your profile as accurate as possible.

5) For the political compass results, only this Political Compass (www.politicalcompass.org) will be used. This is to standardize responses. You do not have to fill out a Political Compass quiz, but it is very strongly encouraged.

Thank you for reading. ~:)


List of Member Profiles


This is in alphabetical order.

Total Profiles: 112

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777Ares777 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2069837&postcount=111)
Aemilius Paulus (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2029668&postcount=106)
ajaxfetish (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1970186&postcount=77)
AlexanderSextus (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2000043&postcount=96)
Askthepizzaguy (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2027614&postcount=104)
atheotes (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1967786&postcount=70)
Banquo's Ghost (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863936&postcount=35)
Beirut (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1866130&postcount=51)
Beren Son of Barahi (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1878892&postcount=61)
BigTex (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1973286&postcount=84)
Bopa the Magyar (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1864333&postcount=42)
Caius (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1864110&postcount=39)
Captain Blackadder (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2153002&postcount=124)
Caravel (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863033&postcount=13)
Conradus (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1862959&postcount=10)
CountArach (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1862913&postcount=6)
Craterus (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1874880&postcount=60)
Crazed Rabbit (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863314&postcount=22)
Decker (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2006056&postcount=99)
DemonArchangel (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1972512&postcount=83)
Divinus Arma (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1975303&postcount=88)
Don Corleone (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1870020&postcount=56)
drone (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863771&postcount=32)
econ21 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1864506&postcount=44)
Elite Ferret (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2028113&postcount=105)
Evil_Maniac From Mars (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1862869&postcount=1)
Fragony (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1864678&postcount=45)
Furious Mental (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1874219&postcount=58)
Furunculu5 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2000615&postcount=97)
Gaius Scribonius Curio (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1977286&postcount=92)
Gelatinous Cube (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1967586&postcount=69)
GeneralHandkerchief (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1864161&postcount=40)
Geoffrey S (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863710&postcount=29)
gibsonsg91921 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1866103&postcount=50)
Goofball (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863737&postcount=31)
Hax (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1976085&postcount=89)
Hepcat (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2015941&postcount=101)
hooahguy (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2031193&postcount=108)
HoreTore (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1866411&postcount=53)
Hosakawa Tito (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1976987&postcount=90)
Ianofsmeg16 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863944&postcount=36)
Ichigo (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1864764&postcount=47)
Innocentius (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863662&postcount=27)
JAG (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863227&postcount=17)
Joeokar (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863780&postcount=33)
Jolt (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2032209&postcount=109)
Kekvit Irae (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2006021&postcount=98)
King Henry V (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2027483&postcount=103)
King Jan III Sobieski (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1974437&postcount=87)
Koga No Goshi (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2029845&postcount=107)
Krazilec (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1862885&postcount=4)
KukriKhan (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863203&postcount=16)
Kush (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1862879&postcount=2)
lancelot (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1881788&postcount=63)
Lemur (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1862882&postcount=3)
lenin96 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2112140&postcount=119)
LittleGrizzly (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1873005&postcount=57)
Lord Winter (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1973761&postcount=85)
m52nickerson (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1972194&postcount=82)
Mangudai (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2096553&postcount=115)
Marshal Murat (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1970200&postcount=78)
Martok (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2015883&postcount=100)
Meneldil (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1862998&postcount=12)
Mete Han (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1874468&postcount=59)
Mikeus Caesar (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863232&postcount=18)
Moros (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1977061&postcount=91)
Mouzafphaerre (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863201&postcount=15)
Oleander Ardens (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1862915&postcount=8)
Omanes Alexandrapolites (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1869950&postcount=55)
penguinking (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2080940&postcount=114)
pevergreen (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1968164&postcount=72)
Poor Bloody Infantry (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=196
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Privateerkev (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1968396&postcount=76)
Quirinus (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863422&postcount=24)
rasoforos (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2070321&postcount=113)
Redleg (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863237&postcount=19)
Reverend Joe (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1966197&postcount=65)
Rhyfelwyr (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863636&postcount=25)
Rhythmic (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863278&postcount=21)
Ronin (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863725&postcount=30)
rory_20_uk (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1866069&postcount=49)
rotorgun (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1970400&postcount=79)
Sarmatian (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1864491&postcount=43)
Scurvy (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2115583&postcount=120)
Seamus Fermanagh (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2150840&postcount=121)
seireikhaan (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1862914&postcount=7)
ShaiHulud (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2016094&postcount=102)
shlin28 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2069888&postcount=112)
Sigurd (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1968179&postcount=73)
Somebody Else (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1862971&postcount=11)
Spartan198 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1978413&postcount=93)
Spino (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1967874&postcount=71)
Spmelta (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863254&postcount=20)
Strike For The South (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2110540&postcount=117)
Subotan (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2152367&postcount=122)
SwedishFish (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1967383&postcount=68)
SwordsMaster (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1966576&postcount=66)
Tachikaze (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1864744&postcount=46)
TevashSzat (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1866240&postcount=52)
The Celtic Viking (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1881345&postcount=62)
tibilicus (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2099120&postcount=116)
TinCow (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863665&postcount=28)
Tribesman (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863805&postcount=34)
Tristuskhan (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1862943&postcount=9)
TuffStuffMcGruff (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1862893&postcount=5)
Uesugi Kenshin (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863041&postcount=14)
Viking (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863402&postcount=23)
Warmaster Horus (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1864775&postcount=48)
Whacker (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1863650&postcount=26)
woad&fangs (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1864067&postcount=37)
Xiahou (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1864210&postcount=41)



Member Profile Map

NOTE: This chart is from what I'd say is the American-style political compass. If you are from a European country, you may want to tinker with the graph a little bit to decide where you fit. I'm aware that the Political Compass test can be flawed. It is just here to give members a general idea.

A chart of where members fit on the Political Compass. You will, obviously, only go on this map if you have posted your Political Compass results.

https://img391.imageshack.us/img391/2707/orgpoliticalcompasskp2.gif


My Political Profile

Country of Residence:
Nationality: German
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 3.88 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.92
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Right-wing, mostly libertarian tendencies with a few slightly authoritarian beliefs scattered in.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Free Market Conservative/Monarchist.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No major party in Germany fits my views.
Religion: Roman Catholic

Abortion: Legal in early-term pregnancy in cases of rape, legal whenever when threatening life of mother. Otherwise illegal.
War in Iraq: Against initial invasion, pro-war now.
War in Afghanistan: Pro-war, send more troops.
Marijuana: Legal for medicinal purposes. Neutral to decriminalization of small amounts.
Firearms: Minimal control laws, citizens should be able to acquire them relatively freely.
Gay Marriage: Neutral.
Gay adoption: Undecided.
Religion in schools: Teach the history, unless in a religious private school.
Death penalty: Neutral.
European Union: Against political union.
Israel: Pro-Israel.

[Ice]

Country of Residence:USA
Nationality:American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:1.62 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.69
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: I'd claim to be a libertarian, but in reality I'm more center right.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Not really
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Not really
Religion: Agnostic

Abortion: In very early pregnancies, rape, and danger to the mother
War in Iraq: For it initally, but hoping for a gradual troops reduction, then pullout very soon
War in Afghanistan: Send more troops. NATO needs to contribute more.
Marijuana: Abolition of federal laws regulating marijuana. I'm for slow decriminalization, and eventual restricted legalization, but states should decide for themselves.
Firearms: States should decide for themselves. That said, I believe it should depend on the geography and social situation.
Gay Marriage: For, but it should be difficult to obtain
Gay adoption: For, but in restricted circumstances. Gay parents can be very capable of raising a child, but I do believe in an ideal situation, a mother and father in a stable situation would be better.
Religion in schools: There should be time set aside each day for whatever kind of activity you need/want to do.
Death penalty: In very rare circumstances and within 99.9999% of a doubt.
European Union: Don't really care, although it shouldn't be given more power.

[Lemur]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: United States
Nationality: American mutt
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 4.25; Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.03
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Mr. Marx summed it up best: "These are my principles, and if you don't like them … well, I have others."
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No.
Religion: Episcopalian with deist tendencies.

Abortion: Will be made obsolete by technology. In the meantime, legal 1st trimester, progressively less legal after that.
War in Iraq: To quote The Economist (http://www.economist.com/world/unitedstates/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12931660): "The Iraq war was a case study of what happens when politicisation is mixed with incompetence."
War in Afghanistan: Over a decade of victory!
Marijuana: Legalize, tax and control.
Firearms: In favor of right to ownership and most concealed carry laws. Opposed to stand your ground (http://www.theonion.com/articles/florida-police-warn-public-against-taking-law-into,27832/).
Gay Marriage: Pro.
Gay adoption: As long as they qualify on the same standards as hetero couples.
Religion in schools: Fine for parochial schools, unnecessary to inject it into public schools. Besides, if we allow endorsement of religion in public schools, we're going to have to make time for Scientologists and Reverend Moon.
Death penalty: Opposed on grounds of practical application and cost.
European Union: Why is their constitution 478 pages long (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/09_01_05_constitution.pdf)? We crammed ours into a mere 17 pages (http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_transcript.html). Curious to see if the EU experiment survives the decade.
Israel: Supposedly a great strategic asset for us, but I don't see it. Some days, when contemplating the Palestinian/Israeli axis of neverending stupidity, I think maybe Ripley got it right (http://www.moviesoundclips.net/movies1/aliens/nuke.wav).

[Kralizec]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: The Netherlands
Nationality: Dutch
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 2.00 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.15
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Economicly right wing, socially liberal, EU-neutral.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Liberal (European)
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: None really, but I usually vote for liberals (VVD)
Religion: Alternating between atheist and agnostic.

Abortion: Illegal when the fetus has reached viability, possibly before- except obviously when there are health risks.
War in Iraq: Against the initial invasion, as soon as that was over Iraq's fate was the responsibility of the coalition. I supported and still support the occupation (heh) because the new Iraqi state deserves a chance.
War in Afghanistan: Entirely for; I've always felt that we shouldn't leave until the government could maintain itself. Frankly I don't see how you could oppose it unless you're a total pacifist.
Marijuana: Should be allowed and regulated much like alcohol.
Firearms: Should be allowed, but only after an antecedent checkup and psychology test, and with registration.
Gay Marriage: For; against forcing religious institutions to recognise them.
Gay adoption: For.
Religion in schools: only private schools. I hate my country's system where faith schools receive money just like public schools.
Death penalty: Against on a practical basis and for that matter; not sure if it's ever justified except for crimes against humanity.
European Union: Used to support, now mostly indifferent. My biggest problems with it are the CAP and lack of transparancy.
Israel: Supports the state's existance, but lay most of the blame of the current mess on their politicians.

[ICantSpellDawg]

Country of Residence: United States of America
Nationality: U.S.A.
Political Compass Result: 2008 Economic Left/Right: 1.00 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: .97 2011Economic Left/Right: -0.75 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.56
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Center-Right, Center
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping: Conservative Progressive with a healthy disrespect of authority
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Republican
Religion: Roman Catholic

Abortion: Only if necessary to save the mother's life.
War in Iraq: For it at the time it began, support it now to completion.
War in Afghanistan: Of course.
Marijuana: End the drug war
Firearms: Absolutely yes. Less regulation in general.
Gay Marriage: Abolish the legal institution of marriage and create a common contract between any 2 people. Marriage in church.
Gay adoption: Heterosexuals and homosexuals should only adopt hard to place children.
Religion in schools: Not sponsored by the state in any way, but allowed like any other club would be.
Death penalty: Generally against, but I believe it is constitutional.
European Union: Federation of States with a supplemental military relationship to the United States
Israel: One of the worst mistakes made in the 20th century. Apartheid nation that destabilizes the region. No state religion, abandon ghettoization of Arabs.

[CountArach]

Country of Residence: Australia
Nationality: Australian with Anglo roots.
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -9.38 and Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: - 8.62
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: I don't fit myself onto any of the planes, but if I was forced to it was be the bottom left of that plane.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): I'm very difficult to place. Post-modern, Post-Structural and Post-Left in varying amounts. Applied Post-Structural linguistics would be there best label if it could be imagined.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: I am a member of the Australian Greens.
Religion: Atheist

Abortion: Respect a woman's right to choose. The Government has no place making this decision for women.
War in Iraq: UPDATE: Completely opposed to the war - get everyone out of there ASAP. Celebrating that my countrymen and women had the intelligence to stop the madness...
War in Afghanistan: UPDATE: I am now opposed to this war. Our presence has increased the drug trade and the Taliban is resurgent. Get out of there.
Marijuana: Legalise along with other recreational drugs.
Firearms: Completely against. Only keep weapons for jobs that require it, as well as things like hunting (and then only in very strictly limited sizes and amounts). Disarm the police force.
Gay Marriage: Gays have a right to be married.
Gay adoption: Gays have a right to adopt children, the same as Heterosexual couples.
Religion in schools: Completely against - including Private Schooling.
Death penalty: Abolish.
European Union: Should be a Government with more power if the majority of people want it to be.
Israel: Israel should go back to the borders it was created with in 1948, or at least the 1967 borders. Palestine has as much right to exist as a state as Israel does. Israel's actions in Gaza were completely morally reprehensible.

[seireikhaan]

My political profile

Country of Residence: United States of America
Nationality: American. Blood heritage is German and English.
Political Compass Results: Economic Left/Right: 1.00 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.95
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate left
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Social libertarian(eh, roughly)
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Independant.
Religion: Agnostic, philosophically Buddhist.

Abortion: In 1st trimester, I'd consider it legal. Afterwards, no.
War in Iraq: Against its authorization; However, I think we almost have to stay until Iraqi's can clean up after themselves. However, I don't think we've been putting enough pressure on them to get their butt into gear and get their own forces strong enough. Kinda hard, I s'pose, when Big Brother is there to protect you...
War in Afghanistan: I think, honestly, we need to find an acceptable dictator who can strong arm the populace into some sense of docility. Ideally would be someone who could make a peaceful transition to Democracy in the next 10-20 years. I think the lesson here is that NO ONE will rule Afghanistan except for the Afghans. Trying to occupy it is an exercise in futility.
Marijuana: Legalize it. In my country's case, we could use the extra revenue, plus I fail to see how it is much worse than smoking or alcohol.
Firearms: Less restrictions, except for felons.
Gay Marriage: Don't make religious institutions marry them, but allow a secular marriage. Marriage doesn't have to be religious, folks...
Gay adoption: If they meet the same requirements that heterosexuals meet, then yes.
Religion in schools: Allow for private schools to do what they want regarding it, but no public prayer in public schools. If kids want to pray during school, they should keep it from being a spectacle. Separation of church and state.
Death penalty: Doesn't work, and ends up costing more money due to the process and appeals etc... So generally no. However, I do believe it should be an option for the very, very worst of humanity, such as for those convicted of crimes against humanity, aka Saddam or Robert Mugabe.
European Union: Honestly, I don't know a whole lot about the inner workings of European politics. However, if they are genuinely trying to pass a democratic strategic alliance, they must abide by their own contract. But really, I'd rather they formed an actual singular entity, to oppose Russia.

[Oleander Ardens]

My Political Profile

Oleander Ardens

Country of Residence: Europe
Nationality: more than one
Political Compass Result: -
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Economicly right wing but with a social leaning concerning healthcare, pension and education , socially very liberal, EU-friendly.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Liberal (European)
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Torn between the Green , the Conservative and the Liberal forces
Religion: Catholic

Abortion: Should be avoided as much as possible (education etc), as the more I know the more I consider it a terrible and fatal decision against a human being, an unborn individual.
War in Iraq: Against the initial invasion. Torn between a retreat and staying. Both could have dire consequences.
Marijuana: Should be allowed and regulated less than alcohol. I have personally witnessed what drink and drive can do.
Firearms: Should be restricted as much as possible.
Gay Marriage: For; against forcing religious institutions of recognising anything.
Gay adoption: For.
Religion in schools: (assuming that you mean actual faith-based schools and not just extension courses) I guess it is better to offer them to take control out of the hand of extremists.
Death penalty: Against on a practical basis and for that matter; not sure if it's ever justified except for crimes against humanity.

[Tristuskhan]

My political profile

Country of Residence: France
Nationality: French, Breton subspecies
Political Compass Results: Economic Left/Right: -9.25 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.79
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: left
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): both slightly anarchist and christian-democrat
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: no
Religion: None

Abortion: Up to the woman, fullpoint
War in Iraq: Shame on America
War in Afghanistan: can't be won, alas!
Marijuana: Legalize it. Take it away from criminal networks.
Firearms: only for hunting purpose
Gay Marriage: Don't care much
Gay adoption: If they meet the same requirements that heterosexuals meet, then yes (thanks Kamikhaan, just copied your sentence).
Religion in schools: What? Kids study religions during history lessons, that's enough.
Death penalty: some deserve it, but who am I to decide who deserves it? So it is no in any circumstances.
European Union: love the idea, but don't like the way it's built nowadays. should, in my mind, aim for a true political union.
Israël: definitely has the right to exist now, but no right to support colonist nutters as it does.

[Conradus]

My Political Profile

Conradus

Country of Residence: Belgium
Nationality: Belgian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -3.75
Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.72
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: I put myself at the centre of Belgian politics, leaning slightly to the right. Pro-EU.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Belgian Conservatives
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: CD&V
Religion: Catholic, though more in name than in deeds

Abortion: Should be legal, I'm having trouble accepting foeti as living beings. Will probably change my opinion on that later.
War in Iraq: The invasion was entirely illegal, but now the US has to remain there to clean up the mess.
Marijuana: I'm against it in principle, though since it's here, anyone has the right to destroy his life, but he may not affect others.
Firearms: Should be outlawed.
Gay Marriage: Should be legal, can't force the Church to accept it though.
Gay adoption: Legal
Religion in schools: like it's regulated here in Belgium. The statenet offers both christian and atheistich lessons, the christian net should only offer christian education. Parents may choose between the nets.
Death penalty: Absolutly contra. The risk of murdering innocents is too high and I believe in second-chances.

[Somebody Else]

Country of Residence: UK (Scotland)/China (Peking)
Nationality: British
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 1.62 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.87
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Right-ish, middle-ish
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Conservative (Though Cameron et al are a bit wet for my tastes)
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Conservative (see above)
Religion: Can't be bothered (do like a good hymn though - schooling...)

Abortion: Allow it
War in Iraq: We broke it, we stay 'til we fix it.
Marijuana: Ban it.
Firearms: Ban anything that's designed for anti-personel use. Why any civilian feels the need to carry an assault rifle is beyond me, and I'd strongly suspect them of being somewhat sociopathic.
Gay Marriage: Marriage should be a joyful affair. If you're talking about 'civil partnerships', fine go ahead, but don't call it marriage, because that's something else, and always has been.
Gay adoption: Don't be ridiculous.
Religion in schools: Only if it doesn't affect anyone - cross on a necklace - fine, wearing a tent - no. If the school is founded as a faith school, compulsory services are fine, otherwise, none whatsoever.
Death penalty: Bring it back, treason trials too (I can think of some candidates already). Oh, and fine the families as well - if they produce such a waste of oxygen, they should pay the penalty.

[Meneldil]

Country of Residence: France
Nationality: French
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -6.50 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.15
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: from moderate-left to far left, depending on the issue
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): no
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: no
Religion: Agnostic

Abortion: That's up to the woman, and certainly not the state's business
War in Iraq: Invading Iraq was stupid as hell, but now you have to stay there to somehow clean the mess.
Marijuana: Though I think it's more dangerous than alcohol and smoking, I wouldn't mind it being legalised, as it seems to be the best way to controle it.
Firearms: I don't see any valuable reason to own or bear firearms nowadays, and thus think they should be banned permanently.
Gay Marriage: Why not, though religious mariage is another issue.
Gay adoption: Here, I'm sadly against, for numerous reasons.
Religion in schools: Never, ever. It's already being taught as History, that's more than enough.
Death penalty: I don't think anyone here is entitled to put an end to someone else's life (though I think some people deserve it).

[caravel]

Country of Residence: Gah
Nationality: Gahish
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -7.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.62
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Lefty
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Not really
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: No
Abortion: No
War in Iraq: Against war/occupation (and against war/occupation in Afghanistan)
Marijuana: Legal for adults, let them kill themselves if they wish. Alcohol and tobacco already are legal in most countries and more die of this and on the roads, etc etc. At the end of the day stupid laws are no replacement for common sense and proper parenting.
Firearms: No, why?
Gay Marriage: Yes - who really cares (except gay people of course)?
Gay adoption: Some reservations (i.e. I personally wouldn't want two gay parents) but all in all not bothered.
Religion in schools: Yes but all religions and impartially as part of the history subject.
Death penalty: Yes in exceptional cases but on the whole a reform of the prison system is needed.[/QUOTE]

[Uesugi Kenshin]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: Vermont, USA
Nationality: Irish, Scottish, English, Norwegian, Czech, Hungarian, approximately from most to least
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -6.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.46
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Social liberal, fiscally I'm fairly liberal too but not stereotypically so
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Definitely not
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Even less so than any political grouping
Religion: None. I'm atheist, but I don't care what others believe so long as it doesn't interfere in politics.

Abortion: Is a bad option most of the time, but early pregnancy abortions should be legal.
War in Iraq: A bad idea in just about every way, but I'm not decided on what we should do now that we've made a mess of it.
Marijuana: Legalize small quantities, tax it.
Firearms: Civilian ownership shouldn't be infringed, but firearms should be regulated, especially those which are best suited to killing people.
Gay Marriage: Sure.
Gay adoption: Sure, they should be held to the same standards as straight couples, but sure.
Religion in schools: Public schools don't need it, and I am very much against religion playing a role in them. I don't really care about private schools, though I do think private schools are a bad idea in general.
Death penalty: A bad idea. The death penalty is costly, taxes the legal system and because there can never be any certainty that an individual committed a crime we might as well throw them in a hole for the rest of their lives rather than kill them.

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Country of Residence: Turkey
Nationality: I don't believe in nations. I'm a Turk, which I define as a Turkish speaking Muslim. But I have several different strains in my genes contributing to my ethnicity.

Political Compass Result:

Economic Left/Right: -5.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.08
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(Much more leftist and libertarian than my last time. However, it'd be better off giving me a shadow point way top right. ~;p)

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Mostly left but in some aspects right.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Liberal Democratic/Constitutional Monarchist
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Islam

Abortion: Homicide
War in Iraq: Abominable. But I understand that it's necessary for the existence of US as it is.
War in Afghanistan: Imperialism
Marijuana: Should be legalised under strict control.
Firearms: Strict control. Including law enforcers.
Gay Marriage: I approve.
Gay adoption: Unacceptable concerning children.
Religion in schools: On demand. Religious families have the right to provide their children with religious education. Religious culture should be taught to all.
Death penalty: Absolutely necessary for crimes such as homicide, rape, coup attempt etc.
European Union: A necessary counter-balancing element against the behemothic American influence and increasing Russian pressure.
Israel: No country should exist based on ethno-religious causes. The Jews have the right to live wherever they wish, including the Holy Land indeed but an exclusive Jewish state has been only creating problems and will go on doing so. Therefore, whatever it's named, a new state should be established based on modern democratic foundations and answering to the demands of the population of whatever ethnic or religious background. All kinds of extremists should be eliminated in the process.
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[KukriKhan]

Country of Residence:US
Nationality: mixed western euro & amerind
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 6.5 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 8.05
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: off-chart, upper-right
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): no
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: no
Religion: no preference

Abortion: no
War in Iraq: no
Marijuana: yes
Firearms: yes
Gay Marriage: yes. But not mandatory for me.
Gay adoption: yes
Religion in schools:no
Death penalty: no

[JAG]

Country of Residence: UK - England
Nationality: English
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right -9.75, Social Libertarian / Authoritarian -8.97 - seems you do get more right wing with age, I seem to remember getting -9.8 - 9.9, well I at least get more authoritarian ;)
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Not as left economically as the test makes me out, the questions are far, far too basic. I believe in the state, but also a role for private enterprise to help the state, a big concession for me in the last few years. I am however very liberal on social issues, very, very liberal.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): I used to state to everybody that I was a socialist, I still am to some extent, but I think it would be fairer to state that now I am probably more of a liberal social democrat, than a liberal socialist.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: I have been a member of the Labour Party - in the UK, believe it or not - for, er, 5 years now I think.
Religion: A somewhat militant Atheist.

Abortion: Is a great thing, I have NO problem with it and I think it should be actively encouraged for many people as another form of contraception providing it is before 24 weeks. After that I think abortion is disgusting and should never be granted and undertaken unless in the cases of incest, risk to mothers life, other horrible complications for the mother / baby, terrible illness for the baby and deemed necessary.

War in Iraq: I foolishly supported it at the time because I didn't think my government would lie like it did - but it did. Since then I have been vehemently against it and have argued for the troops to have been brought home for 4 years now.

Marijuana: Legalise it, how long is it gonna blimming take! So many benefits, no negatives.

Firearms: If you are for them and are not American, you are crazy; if you are American, you are still crazy, but at least you have some tenuous constitutional argument to hide behind. More guns = more deaths. Get rid of them!

Gay Marriage: Legalise it / let it happen. Pure discrimination and no business of anyone bar the people it involves.

Gay Adoption: Allow it. Pure discrimination and all children need is a loving, caring environment.

Religion in Schools: NO. Never. No to religious schools and prayer in school, it has no place.

Death Penalty: NO. It is no disincentive to criminals, you can't bring the dead back to life if innocent, I don't want the state being able to have the power to kill people like this and most importantly - it is morally bankrupt and plain wrong.

European Union: I am in favour of a United States of Europe. A very close and federalised EU, in which there is a EU wide governing body and each State retains their own political structure but it is firmly below that of the EU executive and legislature. Too many benefits of this to mention, but I firmly believe it is in the best interests of everyone inside the EU.

[Mikeus Caesar]

Country of Residence: Australia
Nationality: British
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -5.38 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.82
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Centrist
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Socialism
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: None
Religion: None

Abortion: Yes
War in Iraq: No
Marijuana: Yes
Firearms: Yes
Gay Marriage: Yes
Gay adoption: Yes
Religion in schools: No
Death penalty: Yes

[Redleg]

Country of Residence: United States
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result:
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Fiscial Conservative, Constutionist
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): None
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: None
Religion: No organized church - but consider myself a christian

Abortion: Personal Choice 1st Trimester, Medical necessity after
War in Iraq: Yes, method of carrying it out questionable
Marijuana: Dont Care
Firearms: Yes
Gay Marriage: Let each state decide
Gay adoption: Let each state decide
Religion in schools: personal choice
Death penalty: Some crimes warrant the death penelty

[spmetla]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 1.12 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.31
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: social liberal, market liberal
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): None
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: None, personally I think political parties are to be despised
Religion: atheist though I hope to find out I'm wrong
Abortion: Pro, even infantcide would okay with me so long as done within a month of birth
War in Iraq: Supported the invasion though now feel it was a mistake, support current operations because I believe the US can 'win' and out of obligation to the Iraqis for screwing their country up
War in Afghanistan: I support the reason for invading and current operations. I feel that there is no simple solution and that the US should stay there until Afghanistan is stable enough to support itself, even if this takes decades. Also, there should be far more cooperation with Pakistan so we can conduct operations together so that the Taliban and Al Queda can't just cross the border to escape the independent operations of the coalition and Pakistan.
Marijuana: Don't use but don't consider it a drug either, should be 100% legal with only an age restriction
Firearms: All small arms short of fully automatic weapons should be legal though to hold them I think a firearms education/competance course should be taken as well
Gay Marriage: sure, it's not for me but I see no reason to oppose it either, think the government should have nothing to do with marriage
Gay adoption: I'd rather not see homosexuals adopt because I feel those children will be raised 'incorrectly' though I wouldn't want laws to oppose it
Religion in schools: religion should be out of schools but if kids want to pray before eating, wear a scarf (if school has no uniform/dress code such as an exercise uniform; there should be no excuse to have a different uniform for PE based on religion) then they should be able to. Prayer would not, however be an excuse to get out of class or to disrupt class, prayer during recess or meals sure but during class hours no. Creationism should not be taught as alternate theory to evolution.
Death penalty: If there is 100% certainy of guilt and the criminal has admited to the crime and consents to death as well. Additionally, I feel that lethal injection and all that is a waste of time, hanging should be the way to go.

[naut]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: Australia
Nationality: British/Australian (Dual-Citizenship)
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -3.25 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.92
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Libertarian
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping: No
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Greens
Religion: Agnostic/Canaanite. I believe there could be a Yahweh. I have a belief based heavily on ancient Jewish tradition of Wisdom, Goodness and Kindness --- but not later Jewish tradition borrowed from the Greeks of a Heaven and Hell. Essentially the here and now, the absurd and the moral.

Abortion: Legal in all cases, but adoption/counselling should be considered and offered as an alternative.
War in Iraq: Deserves a proper solution.
War in Afghanistan: Fighting there is not worth the cost, both in lives or taxpayers money.
Marijuana: Legalise and regulate.
Firearms: Only if properly controlled.
Gay Marriage: Yes.
Gay adoption: Yes, in terms of stable, loving parents.
Religion in schools: No indoctrination, but students should be given a broad idea of many religions so as to gain the knowledge to choose for themselves. Some teaching needs to be provided, as if students/children/people are ignorant they are open to exploitation or manipulation.
Death penalty: No.
European Union: For in theory, though the legislation needs to be more transparent and the whole structure needs a re-think. I can't see a strong Europe being bad for its member nations in an economic sense. Immigration is a major issue that I'd like to be resolved.
Israel: Slightly Pro-Palestinian. Anti-extremist on both sides.

[Crazed Rabbit]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 8.88 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.08
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Free market, great individual freedom
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Republican, somewhat reluctantly
Religion: Roman Catholic

Abortion: No.
War in Iraq: Sigh, stupid in hindsight, but we have to fix the mess we made.
War In Afghanistan: For. A no-brainer, really.
Marijuana: Decriminalized.
Firearms: Besides laws against ownership by violent felons and the insane, I'm basically in favor of no restrictions on small arms (small pistols to all manner of automatic weapons) being owned or carried. To be armed is to be free.
Gay Marriage: Against completely.
Gay adoption: Against completely.
Religion in schools: Not sure exactly, but religious schools should be allowed and funded through vouchers, and religion in public schools should not be prevented.
Death penalty: For. Scientifically proven to deter criminals and save lives!
European Union: For a totalitarian super state that exercises complete control over all European's lives and restricts economic competitiveness, so America doesn't have another economic rival. One rival's enough, thank you.

[Viking]

Country of Residence: Norway
Nationality:Norwegian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -1.50 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian:-5.28
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: centre
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): in no way
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: no
Religion: atheist

Abortion: pro
War in Afghanistan: I am all for direct self defence; but when civilians in one country are getting killed to save civilians in another country, whether unintentional or not, the moral purpose is defeated.
War in Iraq: useless
Marijuana: no greater reason to ban marijuana than cigarettes
Firearms: pro shotguns and non-automatic rifles, pistols
Gay Marriage: pro civil, indifferent to religious
Gay adoption: inclined to be pro
Religion in schools: not as an independent subject
Death penalty: can never be justified
European Union: a unified Europe/world is all well and good, but I do not know enough about the union to take a stance.

[Quirinus]

Country of Residence: Malaysia
Nationality: Malaysian (ethnic Chinese)
Political Compass Result:
Economic Left/Right: -1.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.10
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Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate left-ish
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): "social libertarian" is the closest approximation
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Democratic Action Party (DAP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Action_Party))
Religion: Atheist

Abortion: Completely up to the mother. Definitely against illegalising it.
War in Iraq: Illegal invasion. Against invasion then, against occupation now. Leave them alone. It's their country.
Marijuana: Legalise it. Don't see how it's worse than tobacco or alcohol, except that the latter two are sanctioned by tradition.
Firearms: Against. In my view it is distinct from freedom of speech and otehr civil liberties-- it is not an inherent right. May be granted by special permit, but it is a privilege, not a right.
Gay Marriage: For. There shouldn't even be a differentiation between the status of heterosexual and homosexual marriage.
Gay adoption: For. See above.
Religion in schools: Against. As in politics, education should be completely secular. Religion is a private matter, and is none of the state's business.
Death penalty: Against, out of principle. Aside from the fact that it is a barbaric practice, it is my belief that nobody is beyond redemption.

[Rhyfelwyr]

Country of Residence: United Kingdom (Scotland some might say)
Nationality: British (maybe Scottish - undecided, although part Northern Irish)
Political Compass Result:

Economic Left/Right: -8.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.08

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Mid-far left
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No, don't know what to make of the SNP, hate New Labour/Conservatives
Religion: Presbyterian

Abortion: Against, never understood liberal support for it. It is murder.
War in Iraq: Against on the whole, although now we're committed we have to clear it up.
Marijuana: Should not be legalised, big crack down on drugs needed.
Firearms: Against, no need for it these days. Or at least should be extrememly difficult to obtain.
Gay Marriage: Against. An absolute farce trying to bring in the church. Less hostile to civil partnerships, though I still really don't like the idea.
Gay adoption: Very strongly against, just plain wrong for the child. Can't emphasise this point enough. It is just so wrong.
Religion in schools: Schools should be secular and not cater to individual religions. Especially against sectarian schooling systems. Like Scottish Catholic/Non-denomination system.
Death penalty: For. The less money spent on criminals (I mean serious offenders), the more can be spent on improving life for innocent people. It's not that I want to punish them (guillotine is the way to go, not cruel ways as in USA), its just that others shouldn't suffer further because of them.

[Whacker]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: US Mutt (Irish/German mostly)
Political Compass Result:

Economic Left/Right: -3ish
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5ish
(Don't remember exact numbers)

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Leftish Libertarian, pretty much where I ended up
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Nope
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Atheist agnostic.

Abortion: Legal first 3 months, victim of rape up to 6ish, life in danger or any valid medical reason any time.
War in Iraq: Against from the start and still am. The situation is not fixable, so we need to set some hard dates and get out, sooner than later.
Marijuana: I don't really care if people want to do it at home, but as an employer I want to be able to discriminate against users (it does make you slower folks, that's a fact).
Firearms: Absolutely yes. Restrictions for criminal offenders or people with medical mental instability/issues.
Gay Marriage: Fully support. Marriage, union, don't care what you call it. Homosexual couples deserve the exact same legal rights and standing as everyone else. I don't care what religious institutions think or how they handle it, that's not a government issue.
Gay adoption: Absolutely. There is zero proof of any kind of harm to a child's development from this.
Religion in schools: Absolutely against. School is education, dogma is a personal matter to be handled by the parents at home. Obviously schools associated with a religious institution are an exception.
Death penalty: Yes, with reservations. I think the justice (and overall legal) system needs an overhaul in certain areas and aspects.

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[Innocentius]

Country of Residence: Sweden
Nationality: Swedish
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -2.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.97
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Totalitarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): It used to be socialism, but now I'm more of a nihilist, misanthrope, fascist, totalitarian and so forth. I hold anarchism (i.e. revolution) as a necessary mean to achieve the greater goals though.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Atheist

Abortion: Brings less people to the world. Pro.
War in Iraq: All wars serve the greater purpose, whatever their political or economic motive may be, so pro.
Marijuana: Pro.
Firearms: Against (not in the hands of citizens).
Gay Marriage: Pro.
Gay adoption: Pro.
Religion in schools: Against.
Death penalty: Pro.

[TinCow]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: USA & UK
Political Compass Result:
Economic Left/Right: -0.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.54
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Economic conservative, Social liberal
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Liberal
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No, though I tend to vote Democrat
Religion: Raised as Reform Judaism. Currently non-defined spiritualist/humanist.

Abortion: Legal for all reasons in 1st trimester. Legal at all times for health of the mother. Other cases left up to the states/community to decide.
War in Iraq: Opposed from the beginning and want withdrawal immediately.
Marijuana: Legalize it
Firearms: More thorough background checks and longer waiting periods, but no absolute restrictions on ownership
Gay Marriage: In favor
Gay adoption: In favor
Religion in schools: Not in favor
Death penalty: Theoretically in favor, practically opposed. I believe death is a worthy punishment for some crimes. However I also believe the current US system has a very high degree of error which risks execution of innocents, which I consider to be completely unacceptable. Unless the justice system can come up with a fool-proof system to guarantee that innocent people are not executed, I believe the death penalty should be abolished.

[Geoffrey S]

Country of Residence: Netherlands
Nationality: British
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 3.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.56
(I dislike that test and don't feel it reflects my views)
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Nowhere in particular.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No.
Religion: Agnostic.

Abortion: Against in all cases except life-threatening to the mother. In addition, better adoptions system and better information/options on contraceptives.
War in Iraq: Against the invasion, certainly since there were far more pressing issues left to sort out in Afghanistan. For remaining there in the absence of better alternatives.
Marijuana: Legalize, tax.
Firearms: Legalize, with required registration, heavy taxes and ban on handguns.
Gay Marriage: Against. Civil union, I can live with.
Gay adoption: Against, but mainly because the whole adoption system needs a long, good look-in.
Religion in schools: Should be allowed, in the broad sense of giving students an overview. No preaching in the class.
Death penalty: For, as an extremely visible exception in the very worst and most clear-cut of cases.

[Ronin]

Country of Residence: Portugal
Nationality: Portuguese
Political Compass Result:
Economic Left/Right: -3.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.54
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate (
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Liberal
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No...
Religion: Raised non-practicing Catholic, currently Atheist/Apatheist

Abortion: Legal for all reasons in 1st trimester. Legal at all times for health of the mother, rape, etc.
War in Iraq: Completely opposed to it before it happened, am for gradual withdrawal as soon as the country is stable, Bush and company should be brought up on charges for it.
Marijuana: legalize it...
Firearms: Hunting and target shooting weapons are legal, all other firearms especially concealable and/or military category firearms should be illegal for anyone expect police, army.
Gay Marriage: Gay people should have the same rights as straight people concerning civil marriage, religious marriage is a matter for each individual religion to decide.
Gay adoption: Undecided...pending towards allowing it.
Religion in schools: The only reference to religion in school should be in the context of history class, if people want their children religiously indoctrinated send them to your local church/temple/whatever, school is a place of reason and logic.
Death penalty: Abolish it, I believe that a society has no right to condemn someone to be put to death if they are already in jail and are thus no danger to anyone, if society executes a criminal for his crimes we are no better than him.
I am whoever for the issuing of life prison sentences with forced labour for major crimes, and for a more aggressive use of force by police forces, by this I include the use of lethal force against suspects that violently resist arrest and/or try to attack a police officer and/or take hostages and/or to protect the lives of innocent bystanders.

[Goofball]

Country of Residence: Canada
Nationality: Canadian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 1.12 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.18
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: I typically vote Conservative because I want sound fiscal and economic policy, so I hold my nose while I cast my vote and hope they don't meddle too much with social issues.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Nope
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Lapsed Roman Catholic, now agnostic.
Abortion: Legal in first trimester for any reason (although I do struggle with that, and it pains me). After that illegal unless serious health risk to mother. Rape is no excuse for abortion after first trimester.
War in Iraq: Against it from the start. But now that you've gone and done it, I believe the American people have a debt of shame to the Iraqis.
Marijuana: Should be legal, regulated, and taxed.
Firearms: Long guns (excluding assault weapons) should be legal and available to anybody over the age of majority who has taken a safety course and has no criminal record. No need to register the guns. Handguns should be illegal to all. Automatic 5-year jail-term for anyone caught with a handgun. Automatic life sentence with no chance of release ever for anybody who commits a crime using any kind of gun.
Gay Marriage: In favor gay civil unions.
Gay adoption: Should be allowed.
Religion in schools: Should be taught only as an elective.
Death penalty: Doesn't work, so get rid of it.

The Political Compass


Economic Left/Right: 1.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.18

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[drone]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: United States of America
Nationality: United States of American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -0.75 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.85
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Socially liberal, fiscal conservative.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Lapsed Republican
Religion: Lapsed Protestant
Abortion: I can't give birth, so I shouldn't really have a say in the matter.
War in Iraq: Hole in the desert in which to throw soldiers' lives and taxpayer dollars.
Marijuana: Don't smoke it, but it should be legal.
Firearms: Illegal for felons and mental patients, legal for everyone else, stronger enforcement of existing laws necessary.
Gay Marriage: Don't really care, why not?
Gay adoption: Best dressed baby evar! :2thumbsup:
Religion in schools: Religion has no place in public schools, go back to the original pledge of allegiance so nobody has an excuse not to say it.
Death penalty: Yes, but more fairly sentenced across the social landscape.

[Joeokar]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: Spain/Scottish/German (Pure American mutt)
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 7.00 -Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.49
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Classical Liberal
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Republican for now
Religion: Mormon

Abortion: only very early pregnancies for rape
War in Iraq: Against bring my brother back home and dont send my sister
Marijuana: Make its legal the states can tax it if the people of that state wish it
Firearms: yes
Gay Marriage: Dont care
Gay adoption: Dont care
Religion in schools: should be up to the local school board and community
Death penalty: only for high treason

[Tribesman]

Country of Residence:Ireland
Nationality: several
Political Compass Result:west
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum:the colouful end

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: definately not
Religion:yes
Abortion: none of my business , ask a woman .
War in Iraq::laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4:
Marijuana:why not
Firearms: very very strict control
Gay Marriage: who cares
Gay adoption: why not
Religion in schools:no
Death penalty: no

[Banquo's Ghost]

Country of Residence: Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom and occasionally France.
Nationality: Irish/British dual
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -3.12 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.90
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Rather more conservative and libertarian than the compass predicts - apparently dislike of corporate monopolism and corruption makes one a leftie..
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Human rights advocacy
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Born Roman Catholic, by tradition so identified, by belief more a Camusian.

Abortion: Completely pro-choice prior to 12 weeks - that means, there ought to be a great deal of effort to provide a real, supported and informed choice for birth and adoption too.
War in Iraq: I refer the honourable gentlemen to the answer my countryman gave earlier :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4:
Marijuana: In favour of legalisation.
Firearms: For my own country, extremely tight control. Everyone else can make up their own minds.
Gay Marriage: I have sympathy with the noble Don Corleone's position - not marriage per se, but civil partnerships with exactly similar legal benefits.
Gay adoption: Adoption into a loving home is far better than abortion. Very supportive of adoption into same-sex relationships.
Religion in schools: Under no circumstances.
Death penalty: Under no circumstances. However, I am fully supportive of life without possibility of parole, including hard labour.

[Ianofsmeg16]

Country of Residence: The Isle of Man
Nationality: English
Political Compass Result:
Economic Left/Right: 2.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.92
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: I think I'm right
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Monarchist
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: no not really
Religion: Christian

Abortion: Pro-choice
War in Iraq: I'm for it, the war's gotten out of hand now and we should pull out but at the start it was done with the best intentions
Marijuana: Against it, why do it? perpously mess yourself up?
Firearms: For it, with regulations...strict regulations
Gay Marriage: For
Gay adoption: For
Religion in schools: Religious Studies should be taught to provide an education of other cultures, aswell as your own
Death penalty: for it, there are some inexcusable crimes.

[woad&fangs]

Country of Residence: Historic Union of Soviet American Republics
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result:
Economic Left/Right: -4.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.15
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Socially Liberal/ economically moderate
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No. The lack of a Libertarian leaning, fiscally responsible, revolutionary, parliamentarian monarchist party causes me concern.
Religion: I believe in an afterlife because I’m afraid of nothingness after death but I don’t care where I end up so I pretty much have no religion.
Abortion: Legal for up to 12 weeks(first measurable signs of brain activity), only if the women’s life is in danger during the 2nd and 3rd trimester.
War in Iraq: no comment
Afghanistan One of the few things Bush did right. I hope we continue to support them.
Marijuana: I don’t see it as any worse than cigarettes or alcohol so I believe it should be legalized. However, I’d never use it myself.
Firearms: The second amendment allows the states to establish militias. So gun control should be a state by state issue. At least, that’s how I interpret it. I’m a hunter so I don’t want to see more gun control.
Gay Marriage: 100% Yes, I can’t see any non-religious reason to not allow it and the government shouldn’t be forbidding it based on a religious reason.
Gay adoption: The rules should be the same as the rules for straight people.
Religion in schools: Evolution works, get over it. Ditto for carbon dating.
Death penalty: Should remain as an option but should only rarely be used

[JR-]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: UK
Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship) British
Political Compass Result: Economic Right - Social Libertarian
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: right / lib
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping: anti-EU (pro-europe)
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Conservative
Religion: none (agnostic)

Abortion: pro yes (16 weeks - safe side of recent science)
War in Iraq: yes (tho that requires not making peoples lives worse)
Marijuana: yes
Firearms: yes (registered, for people of sound character)
Gay Marriage: yes (but i want financial benefits for hetero marriage)
Gay adoption: yes (but as an exception, not the rule)
Religion in schools: yes (in religious schools only)
Death penalty: yes
European Union: A federal union is fine for the continent if that's what they want, but not for the UK, and i strongly believe greater civil/military strife will result from trying to artificially homogenise so many wildly different nations. A free trade zone with harmonisation where desired would be a good result.
Global Warming: Yes it is happening anyway as a natural phenomenon, and yes some portion is anthropogenic, but as yet the science is way too flakey to dedicate a large portion of the worlds future economic potential to what may turn out to be a case of Canutes tides. Adapt or die!

Economic Left/Right: 3.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.95
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[Caius]

Country of Residence: Argentina
Nationality: Argentinina
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -2.12 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.08
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Where I fit, I belong there.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping : No
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: We do not have political parties, they were destroyed inside by the local gov.
Religion: Christian

Abortion: Only in cases the woman can die, or in some special case
War in Iraq: I do not see the point of War of Irak. I do not like it, and I never heard a good reason.
Marijuana: I do not approve it, but if you want to consume it, then go ahead.
Firearms: I approve it when its need, when people are tired of being stole
Gay Marriage: No way.
Gay adoption: Worse.
Religion in schools: Yes.
Death penalty: Looks like a good idea, but no. They have to suffer in life, not dead.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: American (ancestors were, in order, German, Polish, French, Irish)
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 4.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 2.21
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Conservative libertarian.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No.
Religion: Roman Catholic.

Abortion: Against, unless in extreme situations.
War in Iraq: Well, we're in there now...
War in Afghanistan: Obviously important. Stay in there until the Taliban is squashed like a bug and bin Laden is caught.
Marijuana: Legalize and regulate.
Firearms: Keep it the way it is.
Gay Marriage: No opinion.
Gay adoption: No opinion.
Religion in schools: Against. This includes blatant atheism.
Death penalty: For.
European Union: I like the Euro, but that's as far as it should go.

[Xiahou]

Country of Residence: US
Nationality: US
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 7.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.08
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Right
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): conservative
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Republican
Religion: Roman Catholic

Abortion: No
War in Iraq: Yes
Marijuana: No
Firearms: Yes
Gay Marriage: No
Gay adoption: No
Religion in schools: Sure
Death penalty: Yes

[Incongruous]

Country of Residence: New Zealand
Nationality: English/British but also a New Zealand and Hungarian Citizen.
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -5.62
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.69
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: socially liberal, anti-capitalist
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc):No
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party:Republican parties (British ones)
Religion:Roman Catholic

Abortion:1st Trimester, after that only on life threatening conditions.
War in Iraq:Stupid and poorly planned, but should be fought to the end now.
Marijuana:Illegal, excepet for medicinal purposes.
Firearms:Illegal.
Gay Marriage:As long as it is not foistered upon the Church
Gay adoption:Same standards that are aplied to all families.
Religion in schools:I feel that an understanding of all religions is neded in all schools.
Death penalty:Against, in every form.

[Sarmatian]

Country of residence: Serbia
Nationality: Serbian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -3.50 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.38
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Serbian Orthodox, but not very religious.

Abortion: Should be allowed early in the pregnancy and for health reasons or rape
War in Iraq: Against from the start and still very much so
Marijuana: Allowed but strictly controlled
Firearms: Very strict control
Gay marriage: Against at the moment
Gay adoption: Against. Society still doesn't accept gay people, I'm not sure it's kids can be raised properly in that enviroment.
Religion in schools: Shouldn't be compulsory
Death penalty: Generally against
European Union: At present I'm not very keen on it, partly due to treatment of my country but united Europe, standing on its own as an idea does appeal to me

[econ21]

Country of Residence: UK
Nationality: British
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: - 1.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: - 3.74
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left liberal
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: UK Labour Party
Religion: Atheist

Abortion: Legal in 1st trimester or for health of woman
War in Iraq: Against from beginning; troops out now.
Marijuana: Legalise
Firearms: Undecided
Gay Marriage: OK
Gay adoption: OK
Religion in schools: Religious education - with equal respect for major world religions and agnosticism/atheism - is desirable. Queasy about religious worship in state funded schools or selection by religion even in private schools.
Death penalty: Against

[Fragony]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: The Netherlands
Nationality: Dutch
Political Compass Result: Too USA-minded
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: far-right
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping: nationalists
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: no
Religion: no
Abortion: no, but there can be special circumstances
War in Iraq: based on what I know, yes
Marijuana: don't care
Firearms: yes
Gay Marriage: no
Gay adoption: no
Religion in schools: in public schools no
Death penalty: yes

[Tachikaze]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: USA
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -7.50 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.38. I'll hang out with JAG in the lower left corner.
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: For an American, I'm far left. I'm against a completely free market and prefer socialism with elements of capitalism at the low end.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Rather socialist and liberal (in the US sense); strong environmentalist
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Green Party
Beliefs ("Religion"): agnostic or atheist (don't care), Buddhist, Taoist
Abortion: Legal early, don't want to write about the specifics right now.
War in Iraq: Against it from the days of George I; a crime against the Iraqi people; a crime against the US and its people; a crime against humanity.
Marijuana: Should have the same status as alcohol and tobacco.
Firearms: Target guns only, with low-caliber ammunition only suitable for paper targets. Although I'm not against hunting, let hunters use bows.
Gay Marriage: Same status as heterosexual marriage.
Gay adoption: Same status as heterosexual adoption.
Religion in schools: Ideally, description and analysis of all major religions, right down to Rastafarianism, in a completely objective and balanced way, in order of their founding. Since I think this is probably an impossibility in US schools, perhaps they should just teach their impact on history, again as balanced as possible.
Death penalty: Useless; additionally, I'm against it on moral grounds.

[Csargo]

Country of Residence:USA
Nationality: US
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -1.62 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.44
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Nowhere
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Agnostic

Abortion: Yes, in the first trimester, and in cases where the mother's life is at risk
War in Iraq: Against it
Marijuana: Legalize
Firearms: Restrictions for criminal offenders or people with mental instability/issues.
Gay Marriage: For
Gay adoption: For
Religion in schools: No religion in schools.
Death penalty: For

[Warmaster Horus]

Country of Residence: France
Nationality: Franco-Canadian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: - -4.38 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.64 (is it me or are there more bottom left quadrant people 'round here?)
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: In France, a bit of a Leftist, but I support some Right-wing ideas
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Socialist, liberal.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Not really. Bayrou's MoDem, I guess, but not really.
Religion: Deist, but only to explain the creation of the universe. Beyond that point, Atheist.

Abortion: Should be illegal. After all, if she doesn't want the kid, she can put him up for adoption. If the woman can die, though... legal.
War in Iraq: No.
Marijuana: Should be legal, because if it's illegal, there'll still be traffic. Prohibition doesn't work, the 30's taught us that!
Firearms: Legalize and regulate: like Marijuana.
Gay Marriage: Legal.
Gay adoption: Legal.
Religion in schools: Either only in school clubs; or if part of curriculum, completely objective, taking every religion, explaining their impact, etc.
Death penalty: In case of multiple offenses (depending on the offense, of course; if it's a serial killer we're talking about... )

[rory_20_uk]

Country of Residence: England
Nationality: English
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian:
Economic Left/Right: 2.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.28
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Right of centre, small government.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping: No. My views alter a lot less than those of political parties.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: All chase votes rather than have core beliefs
Religion: Agnostic

Abortion: 1st trimester without exception, then damn good medical reasons.
War in Iraq: No place for the UK to be.
Marijuana: Better legal and taxed, better than alcohol
Firearms: why?
Gay Marriage: Don't care
Gay adoption: Sure, why not? What makes hetros great parents all the time?
Religion in schools: Theology classes = good, indoctrination classes = bad
Death penalty: In principle great idea. Lapses in legal system only reason for pause.

[gibsonsg91921]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: USA
Political Compass Result: Economic Left-Right: 3.25 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.90
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc):Libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Libertarian
Religion: Roman Catholic

Abortion: this issue is dead to me. Roe v. Wade will never be overturned, but I think it's morally wrong.
War in Iraq: are there still troops there?
Marijuana: legalize all drugs, just don't expect me to pay increased insurance premiums for drug-related medical problems. they shouldn't be covered by insurance.
Firearms: legal for hunting and self-defense. just promise me you aren't crazy
Gay Marriage: do it
Gay adoption: go for it
Religion in schools: i don't want some idiot teacher brainwashing my kids. i want to make my children aware of my beliefs and be their moral educator. teachers should just teach science and stuff
Death penalty: i hit agree on the quiz, but i don't know really. i'd rather have killers be dead and not have to think about it. i don't think about the philosophical consequences

[Beirut]

Country of Residence: :canada:
Nationality: :canada:
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -5.82 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.82
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Liberal/Socialist. Strong on human and civil rights. Strong on national defence.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Liberal.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Mostly Liberal party of Canada.
Religion: Very spiritual, bit o' everything.
Abortion: A woman has complete control over her body. Big problems with late term abortions, though.
War in Iraq: Stupid. Lie. Illegal. Criminal. Murder. Theft. Waste.
Marijuana: Legalize it!
Firearms: All guns at home. No big problems with specific bans on certain types of weapons. Anyone caught with an illegal handgun or carrying any handgun on their person or in their car should face a mandatory minimum one-year hard labour.
Gay Marriage: 50/50.
Gay adoption: No.
Religion in schools: Only as a part of world history.
Death penalty: Only if they're guilty. Which means no, because the police and the judicial system cannot be trusted.

[TevashSzat]

Country of Residence: United States
Nationality: People's Republic of China
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:-5.75 - Social -Libertarian/Authoritarian:-.51
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate leaning left
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping No
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Democrats
Religion: Atheist

Abortion: Generally allowed unless it is abused for things like not using contraception
War in Iraq: Mistake from the start
Marijuana: Keep illegal
Firearms: Ban them all except for police/military
Gay Marriage: Okay for me
Gay adoption: Nothing I would oppose to
Religion in schools:Definately not
Death penalty: Allow it, and lots of it

[HoreTore]

Country of Residence: Norway
Nationality: Norwegian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -9.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.18
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Leftie
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Socialist.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Member of SV(Socialist left).
Religion: Agnostic.

Abortion: Yup. The earlier it is, the better it is for the woman, which would be the only reason I can support time limits on it.
War in Iraq: Idiots.
Marijuana: Couldn't care.
Firearms: No.
Gay Marriage: Yes.
Gay adoption: Yes.
Religion in schools: Only as history, with no preferential religion.
Death penalty: No.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

I'm going to violate my own "no post" rule and keep bumping this thread until the mods reply to my sticky request.

Please no other posts, besides profiles of course. Thanks. I'll ask for my own bump posts to be removed if a sticky is granted. ~:)

[Omanes Alexandrapolites]

Country of residence: United Kingdom (England)
Nationality: British (English)
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -2.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.46
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Centrist
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Social Liberalism, Civic (Liberal) Nationalism, pro-Europe (with reservations)
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Liberal Democrats usually. I will never consider voting Labour while it repeatedly represses our freedoms and, although I perhaps do prefer the conservatives, my local MP is part of the hard-line right-wing faction which I do not wish to represent me in parliament.
Religion: Atheist


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Abortion: I really don't like the idea of abortion at all. This is the only large bit of "old thinking", as I'm going to call it, left in me. I do honestly feel it is comparable to murder, since the baby did not choose to die. As a result I would only fully support it when the mother's life and long term physical heath is threatened. Otherwise, although legal up to the point where the baby has a semi-functional nervous system, adoption should be heavily stressed as a humane alternative and free contraceptives as a method of the prevention of pregnancy.

War in Iraq: I was originally in favour at the outset - less because of the WMDs and more because of the dictatorial regime. Although now Iraq is liberated and is slowly transitioning towards democracy, whether it will make it fully is yet to be seen, the critical question is whether the instability, the suffering and loss of life is truly worth the result. Maybe it will be in the future, but for now, I don't feel that it is.

War in Afghanistan: I was certainly for this attack originally, more so than the attack on Iraq. We've liberated a country from a terrorist regime more oppressive than that of Stalin's Russia, but, once again, is the price of human life truly worth the result? Right now many of the achievements do outweigh the costs, but we still haven't got Osama and terrorist groups are still active across the entire region.

Marijuana: Why not? It's a simple matter of the freedom of choice. As well as this less money would be spent on policing and more money would be focused on "real" serious crime. It should be highly taxed, with taxes being used on rehabilitation and education, and banned from being smoked in any public places.

Firearms: Legal, but very strictly controlled under the methods that currently exist under British gun regulations system.

Gay marriage: Strong yes from me - I don't see why not - every argument put forth against such proposals is at best simply pathetic and at worst actually laughable. I would not want to force recognition of these relationships upon any religious body though - it's a shame they won't embrace modern liberal principles, but we should let them do as they please in all regards.

Gay adoption: Again a very strong yes, with the same rules applying to straights. It has been shown that gays can provide an as good environment for raising children as straight adopters and I do not see why they should be excluded from this privilege.

Religion in schools: Religious teaching, yes, although only for educational purposes and to drive understanding and acceptance. Religious memorabilia, also a yes from me as long as it is safe and doesn't obstruct learning capacity - I don't see why somebody should be banned from expressing their religious beliefs in any environment. I'm not opposed to some conservative values being implemented, as long as they are not actually presented as such - I indeed think that some of the sensible** ones are needed to prevent the next generation turning into a bunch of council housed, unemployed, inefficient and lazy chavs.

**Sensible here means ones that actually have the potential to make people's lives better for them and others. Promotion of positive values such as hard work, personal financial independence, anti-unprotected sex/promiscuity, anti-drugs e.c.t. would be included. Negative/discriminatory values such as anti-gay ideas, which do quite the opposite, wouldn't be in this curriculum of "values".

Death penalty: A strong no from me. All prisoners can become better people with help and support both in and outside the prison process.

European Union: As a trading block I most certainly favour it. As a governmental force with the power over state's non-constitutional*** internal policy, most certainly not - that would, in my opinion, be a total violation of the principles of democracy - did the British vote for the Polish, the French, the Italians or the Germans in the parliament to make choices for them?**** I think not. As a governmental force with the power over states external (foreign) policy, maybe. Together as a voice we are stronger. As individuals we are powerless and easily turned into foreign policy satellite states. The UK, for example, is in my opinion a puppet of the US - something I strongly object to being. Yes we can agree on things, but the UK shouldn't be the junior partner in this coalition and should have an independent voice as opposed to just mirroring the words of Washington.

*** any constitution should be strictly limited to mention only human rights/democracy and the need for a certain level of free trade/economic conformity across the block.
**** they should be permitted to act as an advisory/funding (as sort of a "federal reserve") body on these matters. For example, in the case of funding, they could choose to fund the building of a road tunnel linking France with the UK, but it would be the choice of these two states as to whether they actually go ahead or not. Likewise they could choose to advise Poland to reform its education system, but its the choice of the state as to whether they actually listen or not.

Israel - Yes they have the right to exist, but I don't feel that an awful lot of what they have done over the past century has been remotely ethical. Settlements/the occupation in the West Bank is wrong, their refusal to come to a long lasting solution to the question of Palestine is wrong e.c.t. I do, however, believe that the attack on Hamas and the earlier attack on Hezbollah were justified - if France were throwing rockets at us over the channel I would expect my government to act violently if the other side were as morally corrupt as Hamas. Maybe not quite in such a disproportionate fashion and with more care for civilian life though (I do suppose it is hard to not damage civilians when Hamas are hiding behind them and in such a densely populated area - I'll give Israel that I suppose).

Regardless of the bloodshed, however, it's time for Israel to find a solution to these problems - the West Bank and Gaza should go to a new Palestinian state. All Israeli settlements in the West Bank should be demolished/abandoned (with the Israeli government compensating). Jerusalem could either be made into a multi-national zone with control being shared between the two states (or possibly even be commanded by the UN as was originally intended) or be split into a Palestinian East and Israeli West. The rest should stay Israeli. The process should take into account the need for various possible solutions with the Palestinians being given choices in a series of free and fair referendum questions as the foundation of the constitution of their state. These questions shouldn't just be ones that Israel approves of either - if the Palestinians want to be an Iranian style theocracy then who are we to stand in the way of democracy? The new state should have full control over its own airspace and naval space and have the right to maintain its own armed forces. A demilitarised "buffer" zone should exist between the two states administered by UN troops - a bit like the region between Syria and Israel.

A single-state solution would never work in a million years - both sides would lack a true nationality and would end up fighting for it, taking us back to square one.

[Don Corleone]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: USA
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 4.72 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.87
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum:Neo-liberal
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Federalist (classical Liberal)
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: These days, no.
Religion: Roman Catholic

Abortion: Legal in the 1st-term, though alternatives should be stressed. Beyond this timeframe, it should only be available where the life or long-term physical health of the mother is in serious jeopardy.
War in Iraq: I think we should have completely dismantled and defanged Al-Queda prior to initiating any new theaters. We're allowed them a moral victory by sticking around this long, and we've allowed the situation in Afghanistan to regress (and the situation in Western Pakistan to fester). I have serious misgivings about either the capability or the integrity of American intelligence agencies based on the apparent confidence level they had in the case they made prior to the invasion. Fighting the war 'on the cheap' has increased the cost, both in dollars and lives. . And we set horrible conditions for victory, a nebulous "When the Iraqis are happy..." as opposed to clear, definable objectives our armed forces could actually achieve. Other than all of that, I'm fine with it.
Marijuana: Controlling supply rarely works for desired contraband. Address the demand side of the equation. Don't make criminals out of the weak-willed, we have enough of the real variety already.
Firearms: Self-defense is not only a right, it's a responsibility. The overwhelming evidence is incontrovertible that restricting legal access to personal firearm ownership never reduces crime, and if anything increases the likelihood of some crimes, especially violent crimes, such as home invasion style robberies.
Gay Marriage: Marriage is a religious institution and should not have been established as a legal institution in the first place. I understand the need for contractual obligations and protections, but those should be treated as legal partnerships, not by having the government acknowledge a religious institution. Therefore, civil unions for all, straight or gay.
Gay adoption: I haven't seen a compelling argument against this that doesn't involve religion. I am in favor of better screening of adoptive and foster parents (and where possible, natural parents) of all stripes, straight or gay.
Religion in schools: I believe in universal norms of behavior, and I believe these should be taught in schools. I do believe these universal norms are far fewer than do most people that agree with me on the existence of universal norms. Teaching these universal norms should be done, endorsing any one particular religious world view in the process should be avoided.
Death Penalty: Despite my views on keeping religion out of the legal system, I actually consider myself to be quite religious. The death penalty is different from homocide in self-defense, or warfare for that matter, in that it is not necessary. In inflicting the death penalty, you have eliminated the chance for the accused to repent of their sins and find salvation, you have in affect played God, and you did it when you didn't have to. So I am opposed. It is never moral to inflict any more harm than is necessary. *This theory goes hand in hand with a deep conviction that parole and probation for violent offenders, particularly child predators, needs to be curtailed, if not eliminated. You rape and kill an 8 year old girl, I'll happily swallow the key to your jail cell.

[LittleGrizzly]

Country of Residence: Wales

Nationality: English
Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: -6.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.64

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left wing democrat, monarchy or not
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Probably Socialist if anything
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: I Have Voted for the Liberal Democrats once or twice more of a protest vote than anything, a party that more truely represents my views would be either the green party or the coalition of socailist partys

Religion: Atheist

Abortion: Legal up to a few months not sure where to draw the line
War in Afghanastan: nessecary and without the distraction of Iraq i think the place would be much further along, probably needs more troops to stamp out militant elements and large scale education of the populace is a must, probably need to stay there a good few years to help establish a stable democracy all over the country.
War in Iraq: Bad idea but now we've made the mess its our responsibility to sort it out
Marijuana: LEGALISE! Controlled and taxed through the state, 18 or 21 minimum age to buy
Firearms: Not Available to the general public, or police in general, only highly trained police officers and armed forces
Gay Marriage: allow Gays to get married but not force churches or religions to carry out any ceremonys
Gay adoption: If its a choice between a loving gay couple and staying in a care home and think the adoption should go ahead, i do wonder what if any difference gay parents would make on a kid.
Religion in schools: Teach the good and the bad of the major religions to create an understanding, shouldn't be used as a recruitment tool and shouldn't get involved in lessons like science
Death penalty: NO NO NO! i cannot support the death penalty in todays world, if the world situation got desperarte i can imagine a situation where we could need it, but with the world as it is theres no need for the death penalty.
European Union: A good idea that is flawed at the moment, just like most goverments, we need to work to sort out the flaws and continue on the path to greater intergration...
Israel: Needs to stop the occupation and return to its 1967 borders. Calls to stop the violence seem awfully hollow when they just carry on what thier doing regardless, unsurprising the palestinians don't abandon terrorism given the conditions...

[Furious Mental]

Nationality: Australia
Political Compass Result: -9.88/ -8
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum:Democratic socialist
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): market socialism, council communism, left Schachtmanism
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Motorhead
Religion: No

Abortion: Whatever
War in Iraq: Was a stupid idea, which lead predictably to an intractable mess
Marijuana: Yes please
Firearms: Ideally everyone should have guns and we wouldn't need police and military forces. Unfortunately alot of people would leave them on the sofa or do something else stupid with them.
Gay Marriage: Again, whatever
Gay adoption: I don't understand why some people want children so badly, but whatever
Religion in schools: No
Death penalty: Some people deserve it, but no legal system can ever prove guilt to a sufficient degree to make it sensible to have as a sentencing option except perhaps in the case of an extraordinary tribunal trying a notorious state leaders or terrorists.

[Mete Han]

Country of Residence: Turkey
Nationality: Turkish
Political Compass Result:
Economic Left/Right: -6,88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2,77
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: national socialist (I thought I was)
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): no
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: no, I'll start my own hopefully
Religion: mostly atheist but want to convert the people to Shamanism

Abortion: only if it is done very very early
War in Iraq: big fish eats the small fish
Marijuana: yes please
Firearms: should be totally banned very dangerous in wrong hands and over here we have many people with wrong hands
Gay Marriage: no way
Gay adoption: no way
Religion in schools: no, should be banned
Death penalty: I dont't like it.

[Craterus]

Country of Residence: England, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -1.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.56
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Not a clue anymore. Economic: Vaguely right. Social: Left.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No.
Religion: Raised Church of England, Atheist

Abortion: Pro choice but with a 12-week limit.
War in Iraq: Well, we're there now, I feel we should stay and give it the best chance of a fresh start.
Marijuana: Hmmm, for legislation(just). Tax the drugs industry and put the money into educating people about dangers.
Firearms: Against, just plain unnecessary.
Gay Marriage: For
Gay adoption: For
Religion in schools: Definitely not.
Death penalty: Opposed, but only if I could have labour camps for the criminals. Spend the absolute minimum on keeping them alive and then have them doing productive work for the rest of society. Generating power by turning a wheel or something, eco-friendly!
EU: See EMFM.
Israel: Against.

[Beren Son Of Barahi]

Country of Residence: Australia

Nationality: Australian / British
Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: -2.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.10

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Centre left (non union) centre right (non-religous)
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No, i think for myself
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No, i think for myself

Religion: is for the feeble-minded :Atheist - i think for myself.

Abortion:Legal for the 1st trimester; really up to the woman.

War in Iraq: ill conceived and very badly executed; but if something can be done to give Iraq a long term chance of being stable and peaceful it should be explored; otherwise a staged and planned reduction of force.
Marijuana: Not really that important an issue; i guess do a study and implement findings regardless of the outcomes.
Firearms: Restricted and controlled, with licenses and training being compulsory for anyone having a firearm/weapon.
Gay Marriage: allow Gays to get married but not force churches or religions to carry out any ceremony's.
Gay adoption: sure; same rules or requirements as anyone else.
Religion in schools: Teach the good and the bad of the major religions to create an understanding; teaching should be done by teachers, not religious people of any sort.
Death penalty: No.

[The Celtic Viking]

Country of Residence: Sweden
Nationality: Swedish
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -7.12, Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.23
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: I don't: I put the political spectrum on me.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping: Nope.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Nope.
Religion: ... is evil?

Abortion: Should be legal, but I don't like it one bit.
War in Iraq: Very much for.
War in Afghanistan: Very much for. It's the same as the one in Iraq.
Marijuana: Legalize it.
Firearms: Legal.
Gay marriage: For.
Gay adoption: For.
Religion in school: Teaching about religion in school is fine, so long as it is optional, done absolutely no earlier than teenage years and not taught as if it was true. No school-led prayers or anything of that sort, though.
Death penalty: Gone from against to undecided. A lot of criminals certainly deserve to die.
European Union: Not a fan.

[lancelot]

Country of Residence: Britain
Nationality: English
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -6.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.33 (Although I dont actually agree with this at all! I would rate myself Economic -1 and soc lib/authoritarian 8)

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Politically conservative.

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No I dont think so.

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No, the current choices in the UK are all as corrupt and self serving as the others.

Religion: Extremely atheist. If you believe in god- you may as well believe superman is real.

Abortion: Not an expert but legal until it becomes 'icky' to terminate (ie-legal till a certain time). Also- it takes 2 people to make a baby and the father is expected to care for it. The father should have some say in decision to abort or not.

War in Iraq: Should not have got involved but should now stay and help put things right.

Marijuana: Legalise. Other 'harmful' substances are legitamised why not this one. Legalisation = regulation and tax income. Take it out of the hands of the 'criminal element'


Firearms: Given that most of the planet has adopted a no guns policy in general, I fail to see even vaguely compelling reasons why the Americans adhere to their archaic 'rights to bear arms'

Gay Marriage: If you want, go for it.

Gay adoption: Straight losers and jerks can be parents, I dont see why the same should not apply to gays.

Religion in schools: Religious history optional to those who want it but discouraged. Active religious practice strictly forbidden. School is for sums, the alphabet & history not sitting on a bench or a mat praying for divine intervention- do that on your own time.

Death penalty: Complex topic. I drift between wanting seriously evil people dead or making them do hard labour until they drop.

Proving guilt definatively is the major problem at present but I do believe that their is no rehabilitating some people and that seriously evil people should die- if to only give the victim's relatives some sort of closure.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Updated.

[Reverend Joe]

Country of Residence: Woodstock Nation, currently under military occupation by the United States of America (:jester:)
Nationality: American.
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -6.50; Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -8.51
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: N/A
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Anarchist, somewhat (see below)
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: the Freak Power Party.
Religion: Gnostic, but not affiliated with any church; my religion is the strongest ethical and moral compass in my life, and thus my political views may seem erratic to some, as they are guided by religion and not a political line of thought.

Abortion: I believe that, up until the point where a fetus is recognizably human, and unless I am mistaken, such a point exists, abortion should be legal. Until that point, an unborn baby is still part of a woman's body, and it should be her right to decide what to do with it. Besides, if yo wait more than six months before you decide to get an abortion, there's something wrong with you.
War in Iraq: Against it morally; however, I have accepted that we have to stay in Iraq until the nation is stabilized. That doesn't mean that anything that happens afterwards will ever make it right, and I will never forgive the government of this nation for what it has done to unforgivably betray my trust and the trust of the American people.
Marijuana: Legalize it, tax it, standardize it, and don't sell it to anyone under 21. And yeah... I would love to own a 19th century style cannabist shop, complete with a wooden Indian (not an American Indian, the South Asian variety.)
Firearms: I'm for them, but only with proper training and management. If you want a gun license, you have to pass a test. Additionally, you should only be allowed to use them as a last resort; i.e. don't go outside looking for trouble, but if someone breaks into your house and is clearly threatening your life and/or your family, you should be able to blow that sucka away.
Gay Marriage: I'm for it; but I have doubts about marriage to begin with. If you love someone, and you want to be in a relationship with them, there's no need for marriage, because a good relationship is no different from marriage, aside from an overblown and absurdly expensive ceremony; and if you don't have the dedication to make that relationship work, it should be your problem, not God's.
Gay adoption: No reason there should be any problem with this. I'm for it.
Religion in schools: Against it; schools are designed to educate based on the sciences (in a broader sense, i.e. literature, mathematics, history, and the "traditional" sciences, i.e. chemsitry, physics, etc.) Religion is a matter of personal choice, and every person should have to decide fro themselves what to believe in, if anything (although I must say that atheism is just too bleak for me, and Agnostics are far too wishy-washy.)
Death penalty: Uncertain, but somewhat against; while I am bothered by the thought of a judge/jury having the ability to condemn a human to death, I can also see how some people just deserve to die. Like someone who drowns babies or cats or crap like that. Perhaps in lieu of the death penalty, they could be sentenced to lifelong manual labor that's designed to work them to death instead.

[SwordsMaster]

My profile:
Country of Residence: Currently Nigeria, in 2 weeks - Spain, then Ireland, then South Africa...
Nationality: Spain
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian:
Economic Left/Right: -5.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.28

However, I think the results are a little skewedish. More questions on more issues are required.

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Monarchist, with semi representative parliament
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Monarchist, strong civil liberties, social security and personal independence guarantees.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Christian -ish

Abortion: Legal, however parenthood should be regulated. It's funny how the governments are keen on regulating our speed limits but don´t care about parent's ability to raise the citizens of tomorrow.
War in Iraq: Watching from the sidelines and throwing toilet paper at the referee.
Marijuana: Legalise
Firearms: Tightly restricted. More efficient police force.
Gay Marriage: I do think they have rights just as anyone else, so should enjoy the same advantages. If the government wants to restrict their liberties, it should stop taxing them.
Gay adoption: No opinion.
Religion in schools: No preaching, just teaching. Also either teach all or none.
Death penalty: No death penalty per se. Yes to forced labour.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Updated. ~:)

[KarlXII]

Country of Residence: USA, Sweden (Born and raised in both nations)
Nationality: American, Swedish (Permanent residency)
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -2.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.44
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: No idea.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Socialist, with Monarchist elements.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Democrat Party in the US, Sweden Democrats in Sweden
Religion: Lutheran

Abortion: If the mother was not a victim of rape, or is not in danger due to the childbirth, I am against it on moral grounds.
War in Iraq: Against the invasion, I am for pulling out after we have helped create a stable state.
Marijuana: I am for the use for medical reasons.
Firearms: 2nd Amendment right to bear arms, fully support it for the use of self defense.
Gay Marriage: For it.
Gay adoption: For it.
Religion in schools: Against when it comes to classes, however, if there were a voluntary Christain student group that is held before/after school, I am for it.
Death penalty: For the use of extreme cases.
War in Afghanistan: This is where we need to focus. A strong supporter of a surge of troops, from Europe and America.
European Union: Pro-European mutual defense, however, against political control of countries, strong supporter of national sovereignty.

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[atheotes]

Country of Residence: USA (been there for 6 years... will be there for 2 more years before returning to India)
Nationality: Indian :india:
Political Compass Result:
Economic Left/Right: -6.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.59
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): no
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Raised a Hindu, currently Atheist

Abortion: Legal for all reasons in 1st trimester. Legal at all times for health of the mother, rape, etc. But my opinion should not count as Women alone should have a say in this.
War in Iraq: Was completely opposed to it before it started, now i believe the US has a moral responsibility to stay there till country is stable... only a gradual withdrawal should be pursued.
Marijuana: legalize it...
Firearms: Hunting and target shooting weapons can be legal
Gay Marriage: Gay peo ple should have the same rights as straight people concerning civil marriage
Gay adoption: Should have the same conditions that are applicable for straight couples.
Religion in schools: No....maybe as part of history.
Death penalty: Undecided... Sometimes i feel certain crimes should be punished by death and dont think too much money should be wasted on criminals...but am a little uncomfortable in the thought that this decision rests with judiciary... maybe we should find a better way to punish criminals and make them less of a drain on the society

[Spino]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: Swarthy Brooklynite... :laugh4: Seriously... Greek/Italian ancestry
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 2.38 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.31
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate/Right
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Goldwater/Theodore Roosevelt style Republican with Libertarian leanings
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Conservative & Libertarian Parties
Religion: Raised Greek Orthodox but now confirmed Atheist

Abortion: Pro-choice. Woman's right to choose but mainly pro-choice because court cases favoring abortion will pave the way for eugenics oriented treatments & procedures for use by individuals, not the State.
War in Iraq: Was a fence sitter. Didn't really buy into the WMD argument but appreciated the geo-political strategy behind the decision. Given the generation running the country I had little confidence in the execution. However the 'Surge' has proven its worth, we should remain in Iraq until its government can police & protect itself effectively.
Marijuana: Legalize for medicinal use.
Firearms: Yes. Firm supporter of Second Amendment.
Gay Marriage: No
Gay adoption: No
Religion in schools: Religion dictating curriculum in public schools? No. Public schools observing Judeo-Christian religious holidays? Yes.
Death penalty: Yes. The punishment should fit the crime.

[pevergreen]

Country of Residence: Australia
Nationality: Australian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -2.62 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.13
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Oooh ooh! I finally understand a bit. Where the Compass put me is in the right direction, probably a bit too far right and not enough up though. Maybe (-3.3, 4)?
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping: I dont think so.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: More with the Labor Paty than the Liberal, but not closely with either
Religion: Agnostic

Abortion: Legal until the time where you can feel it kicking.
War in Iraq: Idiotic, get out now.
Marijuana: BAN BAN BAN, no one should ever have, for any reason.
Firearms: Laws in my state, I agree with. Its closely monitered, many forms and things to pass to be able to get a handgun
Gay Marriage: No
Gay adoption: Case by case, as all adoptions. So I guess yes.
Religion in schools: I am at a Lutheran Christian School, but not in all schools.
Death penalty: Yes. For anything that gets Life Imprisonment or worse.

[Sigurd]

Country of Residence: Norway
Nationality: Norwegian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:-3,12 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0,92
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate/Right (in Norway)
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Not really.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: voted Right (Høyre) last.
Religion: Agnostic

Abortion: It is up to the mother, but within restrictions of first trimester. I would want the mother to consider to carry the child to birth nonetheless and if she can't keep it, give it up for adoption.
War in Iraq: USA was justified in resuming the war after Iraq broke the truce just 14 days after it was signed. If it was wise is another issue.
Marijuana: Should be illegal period.
Firearms: legal for those trained to handle them. e.g. soldiers and veterans.
Gay Marriage: I am not so sure about this one. I am leaning towards yes, but only civil marriage. Religion should have the right to not wed homosexual couples if its doctrine is against homosexuality
Gay adoption: We need a more tolerant society for this to work. If kids can respect a child with gay parents, I guess it is OK.
Religion in schools: Why not? there are billions of religious people.
Death penalty: I am leaning toward yes in extreme cases.

[PBI]

Country of Residence: UK
Nationality: British
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -5.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.28
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Wishy-washy liberal
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Liberal
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Reluctant atheist

Abortion: The current limit of 24 weeks is about right. Beyond that only in cases where the mother's life is at risk.
War in Iraq: An utter disgrace and a stain upon my country's conscience. Bush and Blair should stand trial for waging aggressive war. Now we are there it is our duty to stay the course but it is a question of limiting the scale of the disaster, not gaining victory. It saddens me deeply that so many people couldn't see the WMD argument was obvious BS from the start and I largely suspect the only reason for the invasion was an attempt to propagate perpetual war for political ends.
War in Afghanistan: I support the commitment of my country's forces in Afghanistan, although not without reservations (not least the mounting civilian death toll). One of the saddest aspects of the misguided Iraq invasion is that it has put our victory in Afghanistan in doubt.
Marijuana: Legal, but only in licensed premises.
Firearms: Undecided. Can see the argument on both sides. If they were legal here I wouldn't buy one.
Gay Marriage: Absolutely no reason not to allow it. Churches should only be allowed to refuse if they receive no public funding or tax breaks.
Gay adoption: Can't see any problem with this.
Religion in schools: In RE classes only, where all religions are taught about from a balanced, secular viewpoint. No prayer in schools, and definitely no religion anywhere near the science classroom.
Death penalty: No in all cases. Life without parole achieves the same thing without the hypocrisy.
European Union: By and large in favour of a unified political entity rather than a simple trading bloc but not convinced it's being done very well. I certainly don't think the solution is to abolish it, I fear if that step is taken the idea of a unified Europe will be gone forever. TBH I find it hard to care much about the issue, but it's certainly nice to be able to drive from Bristol to Vienna without needing about 50 different currencies.

[Adrian II]

I don't lean politically, physically or otherwise.

[Privateerkev]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: American but of Irish descent

Political Compass Result:
Economic Left/Right: -9.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -8.31

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: I find Socialist and Communist to be labels that are too limiting. The closest thing I identify with is that of a Left-Wing Utopian.

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Socialist would be the closest. But I joke that I am to the left of the Left.

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No party adequately represents my values. With the lack of political options in this country, I vote for who I believe will do the most to bring about the change I think we need. Which tends to be Democrats but I am very dissapointed in that party.

Religion: Soft-Atheist. Which means I do not believe there is a God as opposed to knowing there is no God. I am open to the idea that there may be a God but I seriously doubt it. Basically, because I can not prove his absence, I can not say with certainty that he does not exist.

Abortion: Legal in all situations.
War in Iraq: Leave now.
War in Afghanistan: Leave now.
Marijuana: Legalize it.
Firearms: Disarm not only society, but the police and military as well. Projectile throwing weapons have brought nothing but harm to civilization.
Gay Marriage: Allow it.
Gay adoption: Allow it.
Religion in schools: Don't allow it. Should be taught only as a philosphy.
Death penalty: Abolish it.
European Union: Regionalism is bad. The whole world should be united under one uber-government.

[ajaxfetish]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: USA
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:-1.75 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian:-3.28
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Economically moderate, socially libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Mormon

Abortion: Immoral except for rape/health reasons, but should probably still be legal 1st and perhaps 2nd trimester
War in Iraq: a costly mistake that distracted attention from terrorists and Afghanistan
Marijuana: should be decriminalized and regulated
Firearms: some regulation is okay (i.e. preventions for felons or the mentally ill), but should be limited-safety training should be a greater focus
Gay Marriage: should be legal
Gay adoption: should be legal, but perhaps with some input from the biological parents
Religion in schools: should be private and personal, neither public nor prohibited
Death penalty: undecided

Ajax

[Marshal Murat]

Marshal Murat

Country of Residence: United States of America
Nationality: American of British/Welsh/Scottish descent.
Political Compass Result:Economic=.12
Political= -.51

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: I'm a capitalist who fears rampant Social Darwinism, politically I identify with the right, but I'm still centrist. Barack Obama, look out! Idealistic foreign policy, but I understand realpolitik is required.

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Conservative (American)

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Republican Party

Religion: EpiscoPresbyAgnosticism

Abortion: Should be avoided as much as possible (education etc), as the more I know the more I consider it a terrible and fatal decision against a human being, an unborn individual.
War in Iraq: Was for invasion, and hoping to stay in Iraq until stability is assured.
Marijuana: Should be allowed and regulated less than alcohol. I have personally witnessed what drink and drive can do.
Firearms: Allow those capable and willing to carry firearms to have them.
Gay Marriage: Against marriage, willing to allow "civil unions". Marriage is a sacred religious trust.
Gay adoption: Against, but not willing to argue about it.
Religion in schools: (assuming that you mean actual faith-based schools and not just extension courses) I guess it is better to offer them to take control out of the hand of extremists.
Death penalty: For death penalty, but the evidence needs to be concrete.

[rotorgun]

Sorry for getting in so late on this guys. I have been extremly busy with my job.

Country of Residence: United States of America
Nationality: US
Political Compass Result: Social Libertarian
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc):no
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Democrat
Religion: Sothern Baptist (Former Roman Catholic)

Abortion: Against it except in cases of rape or medical neccesity
War in Iraq: Against it, but feel we should leave in a responsible manner
Marijuana: Legalize it, but heavily regulate it.
Firearms: for the fourth amendment, but against private ownership of automatic weapons.
Gay Marriage: Could care less what the freaks want to do.
Gay adoption:e 4th amendment, but against ownership of assult rifles
Religion in schools: Against a policy of official recognition of any religon, but for freedom of expression
Death penalty: Sure-an eye for an eye.
Note: Define myself as a conservative liberal-conservative in my approach, liberal in my thinking.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Updated.

[Banquo's Ghost]

I think that this thread has garnered enough support and interest to be stickied.

:bow:

[m52nickerson]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: United States
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -5.75; Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.72
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Far left liberal
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Democratic Party (US).
Religion: none, former Roman Catholic
Abortion: Should remain legal
War in Iraq: An unjustified war
Marijuana: Legalize, tax and control
Firearms: legal with tight regulations
Gay adoption: Fine for couples in loving stable relationships
Religion in schools: No place in public schools
Death penalty: Only for the most extreme cases of murder

[DemonArchangel]

Country of Residence: United States of America
Nationality: United States of America
Political Compass Result:
Economic Left/Right: -2.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.10
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left Libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc):Not really.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Democratic Party
Religion: It shouldn't matter. Religion should have nothing to do with politics

Abortion: Why? Why NOT?
War in Iraq: What are we doing there?
Marijuana: I say legalize it...then tax it to death.
Firearms: A solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
Gay Marriage: The whole institution of marriage shouldn't be the government's business.
Gay adoption: See above.
Religion in schools: My kids will be there to learn things, not believe in imaginary men in the sky.
Death penalty: See abortion.

[BigTex]

Country of Residence: Texas
Nationality: American
Political Compass Results: Economic Left/Right: -2.12, Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.92
Where do you put yourself on the political compass: Extreme Moderate/Semi Empirialistic
Do you identify yourself with a political grouping? None
Do you identify yourself with a certain politcal group? The best person for the task.
Religion: Catholic
Abortion: Legal, up until the baby can survive outside of the mother. As that decreases with new technologies then the laws should follow with it. Use a condom.
War in Iraq: For the invasion, we have been involved since it's conception. We broke it, we bought it we're there till it get's fixed.
Marijuana: Legalize it and tax it, takes too many of my tax dollars to prosecute and control it.
Firearms: Fundamental right of any citizen in a free country.
Gay Mariage: They should have it. There's no logical reason against it.
Gay Adoption: Any child in a loving family and responsible parents is in a good place. Homo or heterosexuality should not be the judge of placing a orphaned child with a couple.
Religion in Schools: No, it is a place of learning, a place for sciences mathmatics and philosophy, not theocratic indoctrination.
Death Penalty: For it, make it faster, get rid of the never ending appeals.

[Lord Winter]

Country of Residence: : USA
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -2.12 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.08
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Social Liberal, Center left economic, Foreign Policy realist/cynic
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Religious Agnostic, humanist leanings

Abortion: Legal first trimester and in cases of threat to the mother's life or rape.
War in Iraq: We've done what we've could and by now we must recognize that we're in the end game of Iraq, we must view all our actions through the assumption that we will not be there for long.
War in Afghanistan: Support, the Taliban were a threat the U.S.
Marijuana: Legalize and tax it. Enforcement is taking up resources which should be used for more pressing problems.
Firearms: Legal to the sane with no violent record.
Gay Marriage: Legal with state, churches can do what ever
Gay adoption: Undecided
Religion in schools: Teach the history and the bible in a way to understand it's use in culture and literature, but not in any religious way.
Death penalty: Against

[ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88]

Country of Residence: United States Of America.
Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship) American.
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -1.25
- Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 2.77
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Slightly Left, Leaning towards Authoritarian.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Depends On The Issue, But Mostly Republican.
Religion: Presbyterian

Abortion: No, Not whatsoever.
War in Iraq: For It. Need to crack down on Terrorism.
Marijuana: Legalize it. If you can’t stop it, then allow it.
Firearms: All Firearms expect for Assault Weapons should be legal.
Gay Marriage: No. Civil union is ok.
Gay adoption: No, should not be allowed.
Religion in schools: Has No Place In Public Schools. Should Be Taught In Church Or in Reglious Private Schools.
Death penalty: Yes. Should be used for Most Major Crimes.


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[King Jan III Sobieski]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship) American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 0.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 2.26
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Conservative Libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Conservative Libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Constitution Party (although I have also supported some of the Libertarian candidates also).
Religion: a Presbyterian with deistic leanings (who also believes in Eucharistic reconciliation :yes::beam::yes:)

Abortion: Generally Evil
War in Iraq: The reasons may have been “misguided”, but it is a part of the world from whence terrorism and atrocities have come…
Marijuana: Legal or illegal status should be left up to referendum, but I’m generally against drug abuse of any kind (see drunk driving, roid rage, et cetera).
Firearms: For law-abiding citizens to take care of the law-breakers stupid enough to break into the law-abider’s house.
Gay Marriage: Whatever floats your boat (As long as private religious institutions aren’t mandated to accept them as ‘marriages’ also).
Gay adoption: The jury’s still out on that…
Religion in schools: Religion should be made available for those who wish it and not mandated upon those who don’t. No hostilities between the two groups, either – be civil, now, children…
Death penalty: For those 100% without a doubt guilty of murder and rape.

[Divinus Arma]

Country of Residence: U.S.
Nationality: U.S.
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 1.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.15
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Not anymore
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: They both suck

Religion: What about it?
Abortion: A travesty except rape and health of the mother
War in Iraq: Good job, now let's finish it and leave a quasi-stable country
Marijuana: Legalize it, regulate it, tax it
Firearms: open carry.
Gay Marriage: don't care enough
Gay adoption: better than the government caring for 'em
Religion in schools: taught as theory
Death penalty: for the worst

[Hax]

Country of Residence: The Netherlands
Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship) Dutch
Political Compass Result:
- Economic Left/Right: -6
- Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Democrat
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc):
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party:
Religion: The people God didn't choose. Atheist.

Abortion: For, but the parents should be regulated, preferably with psychological aid.
War in Iraq: Let them first clear the mess up, then they should get out.
War in Afghanistan: Against. The same as Iraq.
Marijuana: Legalized, but only in specially provided spaces and at private locations (homes, etc.)
Firearms: Against. Actually, I kinda agree with the system of the Swiss here. Every citizen has to enlist in military service for an amount of time and will take his weapon home with him or her afterwards.
Gay Marriage: Gays have the same rights as everyone else.
Gay adoption: Fine with me.
Religion in schools: Against. Children should be told about religion, from all sides, and of their history, but no indoctrination
Death penalty: Against. Too often, the death penalty is an easy way to escape. Also, I find that humans do not have the right to murder another human when he is in no state to fight back.
European Union: For. I've stated before; I sense that the European union is a good way to increase trade and welfare. And I feel more European than Dutch/Turkish/Algerian.

[Hosakawa Tito]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: USA
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -1.62 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.92
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: more consertive than the chart shows
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): no, I'm a free agent.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: no, I'm a free agent.
Religion: Born a Protestant, by belief a Yashuan.

Abortion: Yes,however I believe only women should have the right to decide this issue.
War in Iraq: No, Afghanistan Yes.
Marijuana: legalize it, tax it, regulate/treat it's use like alcohol
Firearms: Yes, effective self-defense is my right. Punish the criminal element, not the law abiding.
Gay Marriage: Yes, they deserve the same benefits/protections of marriage that heterosexual couples do.
Gay adoption: State voters should decide
Religion in schools: Private schools yes, public schools no
Death penalty: Certain crimes justify it. However, DNA evidence is a must. Alternative sentence: life without parole or human contact (living death).

[Moros]

My political profile[/U]

Country of Residence: Belgium
Nationality: Belgian, Flemish.
Political Compass Results: Economic Left/Right: -5.5 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.64

http://www.politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=-5.50&soc=-5.64

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate Left
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Social-democrat.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: /
Religion: Ietsisme (Not sure what that's called in English.

Abortion: Should be legal first three months or so.
War in Iraq: Shouldn't have been started. But just leaving Iraq isn't a solution to the problem the war itself created.
Afghanistan: US had the right to track down, and try to capture Osama. When the Taliban didn't want to give them Osama, well they asked for it. They should've known it would come to this. Removing the taliban would have been a positive thing. Too bad it seems that it's hard if not impossible to get these countries peacefull without resorting to genocuides or something. I guess you could call me neutral, but I think that currently the EU nations should help. Not for war's sake, but for peace and stability's sake.
Marijuana: Legalize it.
Firearms: Only in soldiers and policemen's (and similar men) hands.
Gay Marriage: Don't make religious institutions marry them, but allow a secular marriage. Marriage doesn't have to be religious, folks...
Gay adoption: If they meet the same requirements that heterosexuals meet, then yes.
Religion in schools: Free for private schools, Not at state schools
Death penalty: It's a shame it still exists in certain countries.
EU: Pro- a strong EU. However I'm against the addition of any more states, and even against the last states that have been added. You don't build a house, by just putting more and more bricks on eachother. It'll fall down if you don't build a good basis and use a good cement first. Why don't they just gave the last ten countries or so some economic benifits and perhaps some support money. That's what they wanted. And then wait and build up the EU better and stronger, while those countries grow, and then add them. No just getting as many members as possible without thinking about the consequenses. And now what do we have? Not a house you can live in but a freakin tower of babylon which is almost colapsing. Yet still there's more work done on adding members then making the basis better. Sigh.

[Gaius Scribonius Curio]

My political profile

Country of Residence: Australia
Nationality: English
Political Compass Results:
Economic Left/Right: -7.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.18


Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left, and egalitarian
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Under traditional groups Socialism is the most likely to fit me. However I so idealistic and naive that Utopian is more to the point. In other words, I'd like to believe in a system so perfect that it would be completely unworkable...
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No... See above...
Religion: Atheist, but that's my own understanding, people should be free to believe exactly what they want with no interference from anybody. I have respect for people with faith. I just lack it... totally. That said I agree with most of the moral values of the Catholic Church, its the ethical and spiritual stances that I don't agree with.
Abortion: Should be legal.
War in Iraq: Unjust and unneeded. We should get out now, and turn over responsibility to the Iraqis. There was absolutely no need to invade Iraq. I see the Iraq war as a product of the arrogance of the Bush administration and of US politicians in general (sorry to any Americans), and their need to enforce themselves as 'Leaders of the Free World.
War in Afghanistan: More valid than that in Iraq. Should stay there, but shouldn't be sending any more troops.
Marijuana: Legalize it, but regulate it.
Firearms: Defence forces only. In my Utopia there would be no need for violence, but as Utopia, by definition cannot exist (it means 'nowhere') then Defence forces are the only people who should require them.
Gay Marriage: Should be legalised, but its down to churches and other religious groups if they choose to allow religious Gay ceremonies.
Gay adoption: If they meet the same requirements that heterosexuals meet, then yes. Sexual orientation is not a good reason to exclude a person from society.
Religion in schools: Should be down to the school. If you don't like it find another school. I attended a Catholic school and didn't complain when they insisted on instilling religious values. That I have my own beliefs is beside the point.
Death penalty: Never should be allowed. There is no just reason to take the life of another human being.
European Union: Slightly for more co-operation between the various states of Europe. Then I read an extract from the Lisbon treaty... Should remain a trading group until a majority of European 'citizens' want it to be more so.

[Spartan198]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: United States
Nationality: American
Political Compass Results:
Economic Left/Right: -6.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.36
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Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate right.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Neutral
Religion: Neo-paganism. Not interested in today's religious warzone.
Abortion: Neutral. On one hand, I value human life, but on the other hand I believe everyone has the right to make their own choices.
War in Iraq: Semi-pro. My country doesn't need the world's permission to counteract possible threats to the security of itself and its interests. But the Iraqi government needs to get its rear in gear so we can gradually withdrawl, though.
War in Afghanistan: Pro on all fronts.
Marijuana: No. All tobacco-related substances should be criminalized. Don't like it? Well, boo-hoo to you!
Firearms: Yes. Firearm ownership is our constitutional right. But individual states will doubtless have their own restrictions.
Gay Marriage: Pro-choice. Men marrying men and women marrying women doesn't impede the course of my life.
Gay adoption: Yes. Agree with the guy above me.
Religion in schools: No. Religion is a matter of personal opinion and faith, not state education.
Death penalty: Yes, if the crime is heinous enough (murder, rape, etc..).
European Union: Couldn't care less than I do right now, since my country isn't a part of it.
Israel: Pro-Israel

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

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[AlexanderSextus]

Country of Residence: United States of America

Nationality: American (Italian/German/Irish, and probably small amounts of other stuff.)



Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 5.00

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -8.00


Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum:
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Libertarian!!!!

Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Not really. Libertarian party or Constitutionalist if I had to choose.

Religion:Agnostic


Abortion: Legal before evidence of life in the foetus. Illegal anytime after. Science, people!!!!!



War in Iraq: Illegal. Started without Congressional Authority.

War in Afghanistan: Against.

Marijuana:Legalize, Regulate, and Tax. Prohibition of Alcohol did not work. Same problem, Same Solution.

Firearms:Legal. Guns dont kill people. People kill people.

Gay Marriage: Legal. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Gay Adoption:See Above.

Religion in Schools:Nope. Separation of Church and State. For an example of what happens without it, look at Sharia Law.

Death Penalty:Used to be for it, now against it, because you cant teach someone what they did is wrong if they are dead.

European Union: I guess its okay, but it screwed up a lot of European Economies: For example You used to be able to buy a LOT of stuff using Italian Lira...now you run out of money fast cuz of the Euro. Also, Natl. Sovereignty is a good thing...now it doesn't really exist as much there, from what i can tell anyway.

[JR-]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: UK
Nationality: British
Political Compass Result: Economic Right - Social Libertarian
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: right / lib
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping: anti-EU (pro-europe)
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Conservative
Religion: none (indifferent agnostic)

Abortion: pro yes (16 weeks - safe side of recent science)
War in Iraq: yes (tho that requires not making peoples lives worse)
Marijuana: yes
Firearms: yes (registered, for people of sound character)
Gay Marriage: yes (i want financial benefits for marriage)
Gay adoption: yes (but as an exception, not the rule)
Religion in schools: yes (in religious schools only)
Death penalty: yes (but not if it is against the wishes of my fellow countrymen)
European Union: Representative governance is best achieved when there is a solid link between the governed (demos) and the governors (kratos), whereupon the former agree to be ruled by the latter in their name............. because the bond of shared culture, history, and society permits a trust that the latter will act in accordance with the peoples wishes. This does not exist within the europe therefore a federal EU is inappropriate. A free trade zone with harmonisation where desired by sovereign member states would be the best result.
Global Warming: No-one doubts that climate changes, and I know that it can be catastrophic, but if this bout is not principally anthropogenic, or; is anthropogenic but not catastrophic, or; is catastrophic but not CO2 induced, then our current direction in spending trillions in future wealth growth on controlling CO2 may be as futile and pointless as Canute with his tides. I have grave doubts about the proposed political solution, and I do not accept that IPCC climate scientists are peerless and disinterested paragons worthy of unquestioning faith.
Human Rights: I am a fan of the social contract, which means i support the concept that civil rights are not natural rights, nor permanently fixed, and that English Law (read: Common Law) has spent 800 years morphing itself to the expectations of that social contract and thus has the greatest claim to validity as an instrument of justice. To me this sits at odds with the idea of an inalienable right enacted by statute (more appropriate to a Civil Law system) and not ultimately subject to English legal interpretation (as currently the case with the ECHR).
Israel: The best of a pretty shabby bunch

Economic Left/Right: 3.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.95
http://www.politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=3.12&soc=-1.95

Moral Compass -
Your scored 1.5 on Moral Order and -2 on Moral Rules.

Capital Republicanism:
http://www.moral-politics.com/xpolitics.aspx?menu=Political_Ideologies&action=Draw&choice=PoliticalIdeologies.Capital_Republicanism
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Moderate Conservatism:
http://www.moral-politics.com/xpolitics.aspx?menu=Political_Variations&action=Draw&choice=PoliticalVariations.Moderate_Conservatism
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[Kekvit Irae]

Country of Residence: United Empire of America
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -4.38 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 4.28
http://www.politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=-4.38&soc=4.28
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Leftist Authoritarian
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Socialist
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Apathetic
Religion: Atheist

Abortion: Legalized and forced. I don't want any of you spawning.
War in Iraq: When the 5000th US soldier dies, I get a free toaster!
War in Afghanistan: We needed an excuse to bomb the crap out of people.
Marijuana: Sure, I can spare a few brain cells to kill.
Firearms: Legalized and forced. Let's thin out the gene pool a bit.
Gay Marriage: They cant spawn, so why not?
Gay Adoption: See above.
Religion in Schools: Absolutely, so long as the religion is Legalism.
Death Penalty: Oh HELL YES!
European Union: Wait, what? A group of countries working together for a common good? What idiot thought up this idea?

[Decker]

Country of Residence:United States of America
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -2.12 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian:-0.92
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Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Never thought about this before so I'm guessing in the vicinity of Authoritarian Left
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Conservative
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Republican...only because the first time I signed up as an independent. I recieved no voting info or nothing stating that I registered during all the crazy debates for the wannabe presidents.
Religion:Lutheran/Christian

Issues:
Abortion:For. Some people shouldn't be allowed to have babies, waste our precious air and money. And each women who gets it done should have a record kept.
War in Iraq:Against. Was illegal in the first place.
War in Afghanistan:For. We should send as much support to Afghanistan as possible as long as they have a backbone to withstand civvy casualties. And we should stop burning their cash crop as it help keeps them afloat financially because other countries tend to like it more than western countries.
Marijuana:Hrmmm... illegal unless administered in a hospital for medical purposes.
Firearms:Legalized for those you have a near spotless record that doesn't include jail time or an unstable mind.
Gay Marriage:Why not. Though they can't get married in places of worship. And they can't build "churches." It also should be very hard to obtain a license.
Gay Adoption:Let them if they are stable financial and...as a couple.
Religion in Schools:Should be taught neutrally in which all religions are taught to inform the students about them.
Death Penalty:OH HECK YES! Put them on death row and they get it in a week. Heck, bring back hangings for the deserved.
European Union:I don't know a whole lot but I'd rather see it dissolve and go back to countries having a bit of autonomy with making their own alliances and what-not.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

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[Martok]

Country of Residence: United States
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -4.38; Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.26
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Social liberal, economic centrist
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Not really, no.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No, although I admittedly lean Democratic more often than Republican.
Religion: None

Abortion: I support a woman's right to choose, although late-term abortions make me uneasy.
War in Iraq: Was against from the beginning.
War in Afghanistan: For, although we need to change/adjust our tactics.
Marijuana: Should be legalized.
Firearms: If you hunt, sure. Otherwise, no.
Gay Marriage: Fine by me.
Gay Adoption: No objections, so long as they're subjected to the same standards as straight couples.
Religion in Schools: Not in public schools, no. They can teach what they want in private schools.
Death Penalty: In favor, even though it makes me sick at heart.

[Hepcat]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: New Zealand (though currently wandering Europe without a permanent home)
Nationality: New Zealander
Political Compass Result:
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Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: On the left.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Socialist (though not in an extreme way) or maybe Liberal, to be honest I don't know.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: None since I was 14.

Abortion: The woman should choose.
War in Iraq: Against it.
War in Afghanistan: For it.
Marijuana: It's pointless making it illegal.
Firearms: Only for hunters.
Gay Marriage: For it.
Gay adoption: For it, if they can meet the requirements.
Religion in schools: Against it.
Death penalty: Against it.
European Union: I think it's a good idea, it's certainly making my life easier traveling alone through the continent.

[ShaiHulud]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: USA
Political Compass Result:
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Center-Right

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Euroskeptic.

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Former Democrat, until after Carter. Now Republican

Religion: None

Abortion: Would not suggest it to another. Otherwise, consider it nature's way of deleting biological dead-enders.

War in Iraq: Did not advocate it, but, agreed with it. After 300+ mass graves discovered, still agree.

War in Afghanistan: Afghans had options to invasion, but, chose to shelter and protect bin Laden.

Marijuana: Used it, don't recommend it. Studies now show regular use lowers sperm count! Glad I quit early..hehe

Firearms: Man, it's a Right here! However, I own none at all.

Gay Marriage: What do I care? As we say, "It's a free country".

Gay adoption: Requiring as much oversight as any other adoption. Problem is, the PC crowd considers it 'profiling' if you exercise that oversight. Dump PC and I don't see a problem.

Religion in schools: Not an option because of the separation of State and Religion here. Of course, in the UK, there is no separation. In France, there is no religion. In Germany, the State IS the religion.

Death penalty:For it- A massive study recently determined that every state execution prevented 7.8 murders. Saying you're against the death penalty for criminals means you are FOR the death of the 7.8 innocents.

European Union: I have no choice in the matter. Unfortunately, neither do Europeans. They should not complain about having no choice in the US election. After all, they have none in the EU, either, and they don't complain about that.

[King Henry V]

Country of residence: Switzerland

Nationality: British

Compass result:

http://www.politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=-2.38&soc=2.51

Where do you put yourself on the spectrum? Socially and economically conservative (in the true sense of the word).

Do you indentify yourself with a political group? Consevative Revolutionary (look it up), though thinking about it, I believe my politics can be simply summed up as Catholic. Alternatively, I sometimes consider myself as an Anarcho-Dandyist, fighting to bring about the downfall of the tyranny of the vulgaroisie.

Do you indentify yourself with a political party? British Consevative Party, more precisely the members of the Monday Club.

Religion: Roman Catholic by tradition, but disagree with many points of theology. Not sure I'm really Christian, as I find that Jesus is a bit too much of a hippy. Like to dabble in solypsism.

Abortion: against it in an ideal world, however there will always be women who desperately want to get rid of their children, sadly. Therefore I reluctantly agree that they should be legal in the first two and half months of pregnancy, however, the system should be geared towards discouraging it and only presenting abortion as a last resort.

Marijuana: Yes, prohibition doesn't work, and yes, alcohol and cigarettes can do loads of damage as well. However, that doesn't mean that we need to add to the legal harmful substances, as legalisation would surely lead to a great increase in consumption. I think depenalisation is the best solution, which is what mandy countries have adopted.

Firearms: Generally speaking, I do not hold great trust in the intelligence of the general population, least of all their ability to wield lethal weapons with responsibility.

Gay marriage: Am not for homosexual "marriages" but I would be in favour of almost equal status partnerships.

Gay adoption: for, but heterosexual couples should be given preference.

Religion in schools: In favour of mild religious influence, such as religious education classes and prayers and hymns in morning assembly.

Death penalty: In theory, for, in practice, against.

European Union: Strongly against the formation of any sort of political union.

[Askthepizzaguy]

Country of Residence: United States of America
Nationality: Citizen of the USA
Political compass: Depends on the issue.
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum:
I am an independent moderate.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Independent.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No.
Religion: Non-religious.

Abortion: Strongly advocate against it's use except in cases of rape/incest/welfare of the mother, believe it should be legal in those cases, and prior to second trimester.
War in Iraq: There was a better way to handle Saddam, and it had nothing to do with 9/11
War in Afghanistan: Necessary front in dispatching Al-Qaeda, who are responsible for many worldwide terrorist attacks.
Marijuana: I strongly advocate against it's use and believe that it should be illegal to carry more than a certain amount of it.
Firearms: Felons and drug users/dealers should never be able to carry them, ever again. Law-abiding citizens should have every right to use firearms, however there should be a limit to how many they possess.
Gay Marriage: Marriage exists as a promise between two people to love and care for one another, forever. That's all marriage ever should be. Religion and government need not get involved.
Gay Adoption: Gay people are allowed to be mothers and fathers. So... why exactly can they not adopt?
Religion in Schools: I thoroughly detest it. I think we should teach things about religions, but not teach religion.
Death Penalty: In some cases, yes.
European Union: If they vote to join it, that's their business.


I think even the 2-axis political spectrum chart is too abstract and simplistic to be of any real value, personally. But feel free to plot me on your diagram. I think for myself and am unpredictable.

[Ferret]

http://www.politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=3.75&soc=3.69

Country of Residence: UK
Nationality: British
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:3.75 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian:3.69
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum:mid right wing
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): fairly fascist
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party:no
Religion:atheist

Abortion:should be up to the mother in all cases
War in Iraq:against
War in Afghanistan:for
Marijuana:legalise possesion but not sales
Firearms:keep illegal
Gay Marriage:is up to religion, I am against civil partnerships, they are just tax dodges
Gay Adoption:against - can have horrible effects on the children
Religion in Schools:waste of time
Death Penalty:allowed for most serious of crimes
European Union:very loose trading company, more for support and advice than governing

[Aemilius Paulus]

Country of Residence: Russia/US
Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship) Russian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 0.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 5.49
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Right-wing
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Conservative
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Republicans, Tories
Religion: just turned atheist
http://www.politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=0.50&soc=5.49

Abortion: I believe life begins at conception and regard it as killing of innocent babies. Strongly against it. It is not right to abort a baby when it is rape or incest, but I do believe it should be allowed in these two cases. I am also for abortion when birth presents a considerable threat to the mother's life.
War in Iraq: A mistake but it is too late to pull out. However, whatever makes US weaker makes Russia stronger!
War in Afghanistan: Somewhat more justifiable. Still wrong however. A country cannot be responsible for its citizens to such a degree.
Marijuana: NO! I am a teetotaler and I detest anything that has to do with drugs and alcohol. However, I do not disapprove of smoking, although I am not a smoker myself.
Firearms: The country would be safer without guns but I am still pro-gun despite this.
Gay Marriage: Don't really care. This issues has been overblown. It is still however morally wrong and what's next anyway? Bestiality? So I am generally against it.
Gay Adoption: A kid is better of having a gay parent than no parent at all. Orphanage kids end up as failures 99% of he time. Although being gay is amoral, there is absolutely nothing wrong with gay parents.
Religion in Schools: Nah, it belongs in churches. One should be allowed to pray and do pretty much everything that has to do with religion except teach it (young-earth creationism is ridiculous)
Death Penalty: YES! If you kill, attempt to kill or rape someone you should be die! I am for draconian death penalty laws. Life imprisonment is a tax burden too.
European Union: Honestly, speaking as a Russian, I would like to see Western Europe as weak as possible.

[Koga No Goshi]

http://www.politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=-8.50&soc=-7.03

Country of Residence: United States
Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship) American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -8.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.03
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Liberal
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Liberal but voting as Democrat (meaning I would like a better option but won't vote for a nonviable party)
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Democrat
Religion: Agnostic, I am more open to animistic style spirituality than religion.

Abortion: I would never personally abort a child, and it's a stomach-turning act. However, both pragmatically (population control) and ethically (women's rights to reproductive decisionmaking) I am pro-choice. Anyone morally against abortion need not have one. I also think that a zygote or embryo does not have rights to trump the mother's in the case of medical harm or rape, incest, etc.
War in Iraq: Anyone who doesn't like war should have seen this one coming a mile off, even before 9/11. We played right into Al Qaida's hands to bankrupt ourselves on something pointless.
War in Afghanistan: Would have preferred surgical strikes and getting Bin Laden and be done.
Marijuana: Any drug should be legalized, regulated, controlled and taxed. No matter how much people disapprove, they're (drugs) not going anywhere.
Firearms: People should only qualify after significant psych eval and gun training. WAY too loose in the U.S.
Gay Marriage: Already legal in my state, change is written on the wall and it's just a matter of how many people want to dig in and resist the inevitable as long as possible. Everyone deserves to have their family rights protected under the law, even if it's a kind of family you wouldn't want yourself.
Gay Adoption: Should be legal. Straight foster care < stable gay parents.
Religion in Schools: Absolutely not.
Death Penalty: I have to tell a short story. I was in line to vote in 2000. Two girls in front of me were talking about who they were going to vote for. One said, "I think Bush. His daddy was President so he probably won't be so bad." These are people who could be on a jury deciding if you should live or die. I absolutely do not trust the state or a jury of my peers to make an impartial, objectively reasoned decision. There is ample evidence post-facto that this has never happened on a consistent basis anyway.
European Union: I really have no opinion; they seem to be headed in an overall positive direction but internal European politics is not really my forte.

[Hooahguy]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: dual citizenship- USA and Israel
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:3.88 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 2.56
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: conservative
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): conservative w/ libertarians leanings
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: meh..... most likely republican
Religion: jewish (modern orthodox)

Abortion: only for victims of rape/incest, ect. otherwise, illegal
War in Iraq: reasons for going in were a bit shady, but now that were there, we may as well finish the job
War in Afghanistan: hopeless
Marijuana: illegal, but not a serious offense. we should also concentrate on catching the dealers, and only fine the possessors.
Firearms: legal, but extensive background checks before licensing
Gay Marriage: i dont see why not. all people are equal, and so are gays. let them marry.
Gay Adoption: dont see why not, but if the kid is old enough, he should have the choice of whether he wants to be adopted by gay parents.
Religion in Schoin very few cases
European Union: no opinion
Israel: kinda obvious what i think, just by looking at my sig, but anyhow, im pro-israel, israel has the right to exist, and the right to attack hamas and fatah.

[Jolt]

Country of Residence: Portugal
Nationality: Portuguese (nationality is your current citizenship)
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -6.62 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.85
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Social Democrat
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Socialist
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Bloco de Esquerda (Much more libertarians then what I am, but I agree with their ideas, more then with any other party.), their stance is "Left-Wing Radicals" I suppose.
Religion: Atheist

Abortion: I would impose a limit of one "irresponsible" abortion per person, excluding those of rape, incest, handicapness and that threaten the life of the mother
War in Iraq: Bad casus belli, bad decisions. I believe the USA clearly have second intentions in that country.
War in Afghanistan: Supported as a means to combat Islamic Radicalism. I believe the solution is an intervention in Waziristan, in Pakistan to finally crush the Talibans
Drugs: Prohibited. I am a staunch prohibitor of anything which causes a great amount of vice. Same goes for Alcohol and Tobacco.
Firearms: Only saleable to anyone with the highest mental and psyche tests, having to be repeatable every 5 years. Only hunting firearms.
Gay Marriage: I agree with Gay marriages since if both persons are happy with one another, then they should be allowed to have a Civil Marriage.
Gay Adoption: I disagree strongly. Marriage is about those two persons loving one another, but adopting someone is bringing someone half compulsively into a familly which isn't a regular one in the first place.
Religion in Schools: I believe every country should be strictly secular. Therefore, I agree with the enforcement of secularity in school.
Death Penalty: I am in an ambiguous position. While I am unaffected and with a cool mind, I am against it. But if someone murdered a close relative of mine, I'm pretty sure my opinion would radicalize quickly.
European Union: I am a staunch suporter of the European Union, with the primary purpose of establishing a loose federation, where everyone has a common foreign policy, and it should be the equality between the federal states the primary objective in economical matters.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

This is going to be quite an update. Need a bit for this.

[Thermal]

me and politics dont like each other much but i'll come and join the political view club!

Country of Residence: The United Kingdom
Nationality: English
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -1.62 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.56
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: undecided
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): undecided
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: BNP
Religion: Agnostic

Abortion: if rape, or any other wrong, it should be allowed, any natural birth should not be prevented, it's as good as murder
War in Iraq: all there doing in fighting in a country that doesn't want or deserve our help, withdraw the excuses for war were wrong in every moral way anyway
War in Afghanistan: undecided
Drugs: only medicine, potentially lethal drugs if it helps in hospital in suitable amounts, though for general use i forbid it
Firearms: Only for hunting, in a safe establishment and supervised, no person should freely have a firearm in there possession.
Gay Marriage: I guess so, though on the basis they keep them selves to themselves, i won't pretend it's natural
Gay Adoption: only if there both ready and only if the child is young and otherwise parent-less, otherwise no
Religion in Schools: We can make our own views, i don't need some catholic obsessed maniac converting me, we decide ourselves
Death Penalty: If the crime is serious enough, such as murdering, definitely, it's fine to give them a chance when the murder doesnt involve you but the murder's family wouldn't feel like this, arugments over being just as bad as them are pathetic, because thats the goal to make them pay! though if they had some kind of mad plea for help that was completely ignored then i would open my mind a little more. And/or if they murdered someone because they were torturing and abusing the person in some way we may let it slip
European Union: What's the point? countries get enough cultural afflictions as it is

[shlin28]

Country of Residence: The United Kingdom
Nationality: People’s Republic of China/The United Kingdom
Political Compass Result: Economic – 2.62 Social –0.26
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left liberal with some conservative ideas.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping: probably socialist
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: none
Religion: atheist with agnostic leanings every now and then.

Abortion: Should be available to everyone up to the time when brain activity can be detected in a baby (~ 18 weeks I think). If the mother’s life is in danger / was raped then abortion should be allowed for longer.
War in Iraq: Must stay in there to fix the thingy.
War in Afghanistan: Must stay there to fix the thingy.
Marijuana: Ban all drugs.
Firearms: No-one should own firearms except police forces, the military etc.
Gay Marriage: Sure.
Gay Adoption: Only if the couple is in a committed relationship and thoroughly vetted.
Religion in Schools: Just no… religious schools are bad too.
Death Penalty: Death penalty should be allowed for the most serious crimes like murder.
European Union: Sure, I don’t see how joining it would erode a person’s rights…

[rasoforos]

Country of Residence: Greece

Nationality: Greek

Political Compass Result: Economic – 0,25 Social –6,51

The rest I decided to delete for not being allowed by the moderator to express my views on religion since he considers them offensive. I have opted to remove my views instead of altering my statement.

-Oh how long shall the faithful suffer for your glory oh great FSM! ;)

[penguinking]

Country of Residence: America
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -2.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.77
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Liberal
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Democratic Party
Religion: Atheist

Abortion: Pro-choice.
War in Iraq: Against war in general, but this one in particular is pointless. Against.
War in Afghanistan: Against.
Marijuana: For decriminalization of possession.
Firearms: Should not be possessed by civilians.
Gay Marriage: Homosexuals couples should have the same rights as heterosexual ones.
Gay adoption: Yes. More stable homes, and two gay parents isn't any worse than two straight ones.
Religion in schools: No, except in a history class.
Death penalty: Against.
European Union: No opinion.

[Mangudai]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence:
Nationality: USA
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 4.12 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.00
I was uncomfortable with the oversimplification of most questions on the quiz.

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Libertarian right
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): classical liberal
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: lean republican
Religion: Christian, Episcopalian. Open minded and skeptical, I don't believe in the complete accuracy/authority of the bible.

Abortion: Wrong in almost all cases
War in Iraq: I supported at first, but I wrong.
War in Afghanistan: Yes
Marijuana: Legalize, should be less restricted than alcohol.
Firearms: Yes! Wyoming has appropriate regulations, most states are too tough. I support the right to carry handguns concealed or open in public.
Gay Marriage: Fine. Civil unions are satisfactory
Gay adoption: Fine.
Religion in schools: Optional.
Death penalty: No moral qualms.
European Union: Comical, none of my business.

[tibilicus]

Country of Residence: UK
Nationality: British
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -7.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.41

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Libertarian left
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Liberal .
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: nope.
Religion: Agnostic/atheist.
Abortion: Allowed in selective cases. Women should know other options though such as adoption not just encouraging mass abortions.
War in Iraq:Nope. War for all the wrong reasons.
War in Afghanistan: Yes.
Marijuana: Legalized,taxed and monitored.
Firearms: Yes but mental health checks are a must plus zero criminal history. Also regulated to certain types of guns.
Gay Marriage:Yes.
Gay adoption: Yes.
Religion in schools: Shouldn't be enforced in children and broad variety of religions taught.
Death penalty: No. To many issues.
European Union: Less legislative power but a bigger focus on a single European economy and a joint EU military force.

[Strike For The South]

http://www.politicalcompass.org/printablegraph?ec=5.50&soc=-5.18

Country Of Residence: USA
Nationality: American

Economic Left/Right: 5.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian:-5.18

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: To the right of crazy and the left of insane

Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping: Libertarian

Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Boston Tea Party. (look it up)

Religion: Southern Baptist

Abortion: I find it morally repulsive and disgusting but legal

War in Iraq: They want us out, I'll be more than happy to oblige

War in Afghanistan: Yes.

Marijuana: Legalize it

Firearms: Yes.

Gay Marriage:Yes but done through the states and there legislatures

Gay adoption: Yes.

Religion in schools: Not in pubic schools ,what private schools do is their business

Death penalty: Some states are abolishing the death penalty, mines putting in an express lane. I love that express lane.

European Union: Let the Euros do what they want. We have the Chinese and Russians to deal with.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

I'll update these when I can, unfortunately it seems quite a few of them have piled up. :sweatdrop:

[lenin96]

Country Of Residence: Comonwealth of Australia
Nationality: Australian with English and German ancestory

Economic Left/Right: -7.62
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian:-0.92

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Extreme Left with some rightist elements incorparated.

Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping: Communism

Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: None.

Religion: Atheist.

Abortion: Should be certainly illegal, do you think the child has a choice.

War in Iraq: Defeat the imperialist agressors occupying their land.:smg:

War in Afghanistan: Again, defeat the imperialists.:smg:

Marijuana: Ban it, give heavy penalties for those who have it
Firearms: No, murderers and criminals could buy weapons if they are legalised.

Gay Marriage:Definately not.

Gay adoption: Definately not.

Religion in schools: No way, don't force it upon children, their intelligence is important and may become useful.

Death penalty: Depends on the crime.

European Union: Not concerned.

Israel: Killers of innocents.

[Scurvy]

Country Of Residence: UK
Nationality: UK

Economic Left/Right: -3.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.97

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Leftish

Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping: No

Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No

Religion: Agnostic

Abortion: Should be illegal apart from when there is a serious health risk to mother/child

War in Iraq: Should never have started it, but now have to clean up mess

War in Afghanistan: Similarly, shouldn't have been started, but now has to be fixed

Marijuana: Legalized, but heavily regulated

Firearms: No

Gay Marriage: Yes

Gay adoption: No

Religion in schools: No

Death penalty: No

European Union: A good thing

[Seamus Fermanagh]

Country of Residence:United States of America

Nationality: United States of America

Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:4.75 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.38

Political Self Assessment: Mildly libertarian conservative.

Self-identified Political Grouping: Mildly Libertarian conservative.

Self-identified political party: Republican (not card-carrying).

Religion: Catholic (practicing, but still not perfect).



Abortion: Opposed, save for those rare instances where the life of the mother is at significant risk and it is truly an either/or choice. While I normally do NOT agree with the federal government legislating such issues, I believe that the life of the unborn is of equal value with that of an existing person, and therefore should be accorded the basic protection due anyone.

War in Iraq: Mixed feelings. I thought removing Saddam from power was useful, but was sadly disappointed by the poor planning undertaken on the initial phases of a post-Saddam Iraq. A stable Iraq with a relatively secular stance will be of benefit to the entire region -- I hope they make it.

War in Afghanistan: Despite all of the difficulties in Iraq, Afghanistan is the greater challenge. Establishing a stable political entity here will be tough, to say the least, as the tribalism of Afghanistan is far more inherently divisive than is the sectionalism in Iraq. Unsure here.

Marijuana: Legalize it. The War on Drugs is wasteful as it is being waged on suppliers rather than the market. If a market exists, it will be provided with product -- all interdiction or prohibition can do is increase costs and profits. People should be held responsible for their actions (e.g. impaired driving), but no prohibition should be used.

Firearms: No restrictions should be made, aside (perhaps) from requiring that potential owners demonstrate a basic knowledge of weapons safety.

Gay Marriage: I don't believe governments should be involved with marriage, as I see this as a religious sacrament to be dispensed and adjudicated (or not) by the appropriate religious authorities. To the extent that some type of legal "union" is a benefit to society, governments should dispense and adjudicate these unions as private contracts.

Gay adoption: Sexuality of a prospective parent is so much less important than are other aspects of being a good adoptive parent as to be largely irrelevant.

Religion in schools: This shoud be up to the parents and the school. Please note that I would prefer that government NOT be involved in schooling at all save, perhaps, for the establishment of basic standards of performance for evaluation.

Death penalty: Opposed, at least in judicial settings. Protecting people from those who threaten their life and property is a basic function of government, but this does not require the death of the criminal -- merely their removal from society. To go beyond this is to seek vengeance. Other settings -- on the battlefied etc. -- may validly be addressed from different rules.

European Union: Opposed. I have little to no support in me for the Progressive Internationalist agenda.

[Subotan]

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[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

I updated the Profile List - there are now approximately 111 members listed on it. It was quite a large update, so if I:

1) Misspelled your name;
2) Have you listed under an old name;
3) Have you listed under two names;
4) If there is any kind of mistake with your entry;

Please contact me by PM. The Political Compass Map will be updated later, probably this Saturday.

[Captain Blackadder]

Country of Residence:Australia
Nationality:Australian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -1.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.77
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Centre Left
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping Third Way
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Greens/Labor
Religion: Atheist

Abortion: Personally I am against it but I do not force my views on other people so it should be legal and decided by the person directly involved
War in Iraq: It's hard to say really I was against it to begin with but now that we are there the only thing to do it leave with the country in a good state
War in Afghanistan: Defiantly need to continue until the country is left in a good state
Marijuana: Should be legal it hurts no one any more then the so called legal drugs
Firearms: Needs to have heavy restrictions
Gay Marriage: Should be allowed
Gay Adoption: Should be allowed
Religion in Schools: They should not be any
Death Penalty: It should never be used unless the justice system becomes 100% perfect which it never will so no
European Union: Not European have no thoughts on the issue.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Updated (compass chart to be updated tonight or tomorrow).

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Israel section added. Members may update it if they so choose.

[Lusitani]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: Lost somewhere in Africa...back to Portugal at the end of the week...finally...
Nationality: Portuguese
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -4.88 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.28
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Nationalist but i believe in a certain socialist role of the state
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Monarchist
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Nowadays none...although i feel somewhat close to the Social Democratic Party (right)
Religion: Born Roman Catholic...Pagan and Politheystic in belief.

Abortion: Legal in early-term pregnancy in cases of rape, legal whenever when threatening life of mother or malformation of the fetus.
War in Iraq: Yes regarding the throwdown of Saddam...not the circus it turned to be.
War in Afghanistan: I am for the eliminatio of talibans.
Marijuana: Legal as long as everyone is informed about its cons(if any) and pros.
Firearms: Legal only for hunting and personal use and under carefull examination of each individual
Gay Marriage: For gay civil marriage.
Gay adoption: Undecided
Religion in schools: Only has a History subject.
Death penalty: I am pro regarding traitors to the Motherland, pyromaniacs and rapists...as long as they are mentally stable. But then again who am i to decide about someone's death...
European Union: Pro to a certain degree, power shouldnt remain in the big economic powers but more evenly distributed.
Israel: Pro-Israel.

Allow me to propose 2 more cathegories:

1. Immigration: pro as long as foreigners abide by the laws of the receptor state.
2. Euthanasya: Pro if individuals are sane.

[Boyar Son]

Country of Residence:USA USA USA USA USA
Nationality: AMERICAN
Political Compass Result: havent done that yet.
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum:idk, I usually just support myself.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc):
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: idk, reps and dems suck equally
Religion: Born Roman Catholic

Abortion: Legal in early-term pregnancy in cases of rape, legal whenever when threatening life of mother or malformation of the fetus.
War in Iraq: Yes regarding the throwdown of Saddam...not the circus it turned to be.
War in Afghanistan:DESTROY TALIBAN
Marijuana: Legal as long as everyone is informed about its cons(if any) and pros.
Firearms: Legal only for hunting and personal use and under carefull examination of each individual
Gay Marriage: NEVAR
Gay adoption: NEVAR
Religion in schools: CATHOLIC CHRISTIANITY TAUGHT IN ALL SCHOOLS
Death penalty: I am pro regarding traitors to the Motherland, pyromaniacs and rapists
European Union: AM AGAINST THIS NEW SOVIET UNION
Israel: THEY MUST DESTROY IRAN. LATER WE WILL SIDE WITH PALESTINE A LITTLE MORE. BUT IRAN MUST BE ANNIHILATED

[Vuk]

Country of Residence: Hungary
Nationality: The Greates Place on this Beautiful Earth (USA)
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:2.38
- Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.51
http://www.politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=2.38&soc=0.51
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Conservative
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Smart (e.i. I think for myself and make my own choices, though I am generally a conservative)
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Nope (I hate the partisan system and refuse to identify with it. It is stigmatic and stupid. I have voted on both ends and refuse to be one or the other)
Religion: Christian
Abortion: Murder
War in Iraq: It was necassary to go into Iraq to topple a corrupt government that was harboring terrorists, however our arrogant assumption later that we had the right to force our values and beliefs on them was ignorant and misguided.
War in Afghanistan: If a country is harbouring terrorists, they had better stop, or we will stop them. If you help a murderer, you are one yourself.
Marijuana: Drugs of all kind should not be legal for recreational consumption. I think that history has adequately shown the harm drugs do to a society.
Firearms: You need something to make the government respect society. It is a persons right to defend themselves, and guns are a necassary part of that. A shoulder fired rocket launcher or a nuclear missle is not a firearm, they are warheads! I think all firearms from sidearms to automatics should be allowed for legal citizens without a criminal record and who have passed a mental stability exam.
Gay Marriage: Marriage is a civil union between a man and a woman, that is just what it is. There is no such thing as gay marriage. That would be like trying to make straight gay sex. Gay sex is between people of the same sex, there cannot be straight gay sex and there cannot be gay marriage. I am not against them making an equivelant union, but it is not marriage.
Gay Adoption: I beleive that because straight couples naturally have children they were designed to take care of them. Gay couples cannot have children so they obviously were not meant to be parents. What I mean is that I think a male and a female parent are important for a developing child, so because of that, I believe that gay couples would not make good parents, because the other sex would be lacking in the child's life.
Religion in Schools: No way, it is the job of a school to teach children how to think, not what to think. That is their parents/church's job. I think that schools indoctrinate our kids too much as it is.
Death Penalty: If someone is gonna rape or murder a human being, then they are a danger to society and need to recieve the death penalty not as a punishment, but as a safeguard against future crimes and a deterrent to would be murders and rapists.
European Union: Should be no more than a trade agreement. Now it is just countries bullying other countries.
Israel: I am Jewish myself (not religiously, but by birth), and have family living in Israel, so I naturally have a bias toward them. However I know that Israel has been far from perfect in the past, and should not be allowed to get away with crimes against other countries. That is not what I believe is going on though, and I think that Israel should get the free world's full support in this conflict.

[rvg]

Country of Residence:USA

Nationality: American

Political Self Assessment: Centrist

Partisan Affiliation: None. Vote strictly on issues, never on party lines.

Religion: Roman Catholic (and a bad one at that)

Abortion: Morally -- opposed. Legally -- unopposed. Woman's body is her own business.

War in Iraq: Initially opposed it, but some good did come out of the Iraqi campaign. If the new Iraqi Republic survives, then the war was worth it.

War in Afghanistan: Support it fully and unequivocally.

Drugs: They can legalize pot, provided that driving while stoned carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Coke and stuff should stay illegal.

Firearms: Never owned a firearm, but a firm believer in the 2nd amendment. This is America, dammit.

Gay Marriage: No. Civil unions should be sufficient.

Gay adoption: better have gay parents than no parents, so yes.

Religion in schools: No religion in public schools. Period.

Death penalty: Support it.

Israel: right or wrong, they have earned their place under the sun.

European Union: it is a powerful vehicle of westernization. Definitely has its merits.

[HopAlongBunny]

Country of Residence: Canada
Nationality: Canadian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:-6.00 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.82
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Center Left politically; Center Right economically.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No; I have at times belonged to, worked for, voted for almost every party...including the Rhinoceros Party.
Religion: Agnostic
Abortion: Legal
War in Iraq: Against: no reason given held water at the time, and nothing since has changed that; you do not send your citizens to die w/o full disclosure and a good reason .period.
War in Afghanistan: Somewhat for; as a member of NATO it was the least of evils_I doubt that comforts the parents of those who have died. I hope the gov't breaks from the past and actually takes care of the returning soldiers this time.
Marijuana: Legal and controlled/taxed by the gov't.
Firearms: Controlled
Gay Marriage: For gay civil marriage. Church's decision on gay religious marriage.
Gay adoption: No problem provided the person(s) meet standard required of heterosexual adopter(s).
Religion in schools: Public schools: no, although as a historical study of philosophy, ideology and sociology it might be interesting; Entirely independently funded schools: sure.
Death penalty: no benefit, no need.
European Union: Interesting experiment.
Israel: Pro-Israel. They have the right to exist free of violence; they do not have the right to terrorize or discriminate against their neighbours or non-Jewish elements of their society.

[Phoenix]

Country of Residence: United States of America
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -6.75 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.49
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Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Socialist
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No, but I mostly vote for the Democrats.
Religion: Atheist

Abortion: Support
War in Iraq: Oppose the invasion and the way the occupation was handled.
War in Afghanistan: Support the invasion and oppose the way the occupation was handled.
Marijuana: Legalize
Firearms: Ban handguns, allow but strongly regulate rifles/shotguns.
Gay Marriage: Support
Gay Adoption: Support
Religion in Schools: Oppose (unless it's a private religous school)
Death Penalty: Support in cases of war crimes, otherwise oppose.
European Union: Support
Israel: Should exist, but should also withdraw from Gaza/West Bank and be strongly pressured to do so.

[Centurion1]

Country of Residence:United States of America

Nationality: Irish, English, welsh, Scottish, Croatian, French (normandy), Russian, Lithuanian, Greek, Chinese, Canadian?............but most of all AMERICAN

Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:6.9 conservative Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.3

Political Self Assessment: Centrist Conservative (fiscally hardocre conservative, socially centrist)

Self-identified Political Grouping: Neoconservative

Self-identified political party: Republican

Religion: Catholic (i try)

Human rights: Until they are a serious threat to society, then take care of the problem.

Abortion: Opposed, while i believe sometimes its not really any of my business and i can't really understand, i make the case that it is still a child, so i am opposed. Just use contraceptives and you won't have to be a baby mama

War in Iraq: Hooah, go for it. I believe there were wmd's and even if there weren't Saddam Hussein was a sick *^&^, and deserved to be deposed and hung. Plus why leave something you have already started.

War in Afghanistan: Same reasons as Iraq, lets not make a second mistake like Vietnam. Ask the soldiers, and not like the one soldier the leftist media finds....

Marijuana: Tough issue for me. I know that marijuana can be harmful. but it is it any worse than alcohol? for right now i will remain mute on the issue. as long as it is a law however, persecute to the letter of the law.

Firearms: Take a mental stability test, pass a safety course and join the nra, brother.

Gay Marriage: i don't really know where i stand, but i think in general i oppose. Because next i think three people will want to get married (for real saw it on the news), and so and so forth. Otherwise a mans house is his castle.

Gay adoption: Sexuality of a prospective parent is so much less important than are other aspects of being a good adoptive parent as to be largely irrelevant. (copied this but i agree, look more at the stability of a relationship than the gender, i can imagine how it may hurt the kid come high school however....). I think if basically the same couple who is hetero wanted a child they should get prerogative though.

Religion in schools: No religion and that includes, "minorities" like Muslims. If i cant say a bloody Hail Mary than the little Muslim boy shouldn't be able to pray to mecca five times a day. Or vice versa if the tables were turned.

Death penalty: Do it, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth (not literally but you get my point.)

European Union: Makes me sick, they band together for more strength. and now Obama wants to make the union cross oceans *gags*

Israel: Send even more money and materiel. As to palestine, the victor goes the spoils. Please, take the west bank and gaza and end this charade of Palestinian independence

[Husar]

Okay, here goes:

Country of Residence: Germany
Nationality: German
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -2.50, Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.18
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Somewhere hovering around the middle.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): I hate groups.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Not really, some are too far right, others too far left, others are too green etc.
Religion: Kinda agnostic.
Abortion: Legal in early-term pregnancy in cases of rape, legal whenever when threatening life of mother.
War in Iraq: I was for it when i still believed they had all those WMDs, turned out to be a lie, they should have never invaded but they better fix it now.
War in Afghanistan: Pro-war, Germany should send more troops.
Marijuana: None of my business, if it's not dangerous, treat it like other legal drugs, maybe legalize them all to get better control over them but educate people about the (severe) drawbacks of taking them.
Firearms: I want one, but since I believe not making them widely available has benefits in terms of curbing crime etc. I can live without one, there are more important matters.
Gay Marriage: Neutral, leaning slightly for gay civil marriage. Church's absolute decision on gay religious marriage - no interference from the state.
Gay adoption: Tending towards no, children are made by a man and a woman, if you don't have a man and a woman you cannot naturally have a child. If you don't like it that's your own problem.
Religion in schools: Not necessary, otherwise undecided.
Death penalty: Against, it's kinda permanent you know.
European Union: Greatest invention since sliced continent.
Israel: Glass parking lot. More seriously, they're both wrong.

Oh yeah, I kept what I copied from the OP when I agreed with it, I'm on the far right in the lazy scale...

[ShadesWolf]

Country of Residence: England
Nationality: English
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 4.75 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 4.51
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Right
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Conservative
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Conservative
Religion: Christian - protestant

Abortion: Generally No - but in extreme circumstances
War in Iraq: No - This is a strange one. I had no problem with the war, but I had more of a problem with the timing. we had plenty of time to sort the mess out, marsh arabs etc.,
War in Afghanistan: Yes
Marijuana: No - All drugs are evil, ive seen the effect, one thing leads to another.
Firearms: No
Gay Marriage: NO - Dont think its natural
Gay Adoption: NO - a big NO NO
Religion in Schools: Yes - Children need to have their eyes opened, once they see all the facts they can make their own decision
Death Penalty: Yes - murder etc.,an eye for an eye.
European Union: NO - hate the EU, we are a democratic country, we should be ruled from the UK not brussels. Its been bad for us, lost all out trading partners, farms fishings etc.,
Israel: Yes - It has a right to exist and they are where they should be. They created the cities in the times of old.

[Samurai Waki]

Wakizashi's Political Leanings

Country of Residence: United States of America
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -6.38, Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.03
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Libertarian
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Not in the US
Religion: Sanely Agnostic
Abortion: Complete Freedom of Abortion
War in Iraq: I was against it from the beginning.
War in Afghanistan: We should only be there until Bin Laden is officially dead, we shouldn't have to build their country for them.
Marijuana: I don't care, if people want to smoke Marijuana, they should be able to legally. As long as they don't drive a vehicle until the effects have worn off.
Firearms: I've been back and forth on this one. As long as it's legal, I have decided that I should own one.
Gay Marriage: Pro - They should enjoy the same benefits as any heterosexual couple.
Gay adoption: Pro - Its the Character of the parents that matter, not their Sexual Orientation.
Religion in schools: wholeheartedly against it, as far as the Schools should be concerned, Atheism should be their official religion.
Death penalty: Pro - Should be withheld in extreme prejudice.
European Union: I don't live there, so it's not my place to say, but I overall like the idea of not having to get my passport checked at every country I go to.
Israel: A complete mess, I'm not really pro Israel, or pro Palestine. I feel bad for both sides caught in the vice.

[Motep]

The Ramblings of Motep

Country of Residence: United States

Nationality: the same place I live

Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -5.38 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.44

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Varies by topic. *looks above* ... I thought I was more right-wing than that, but ah well. My inability to take a strong stance on most things must be showing.

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Nope

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Hell No

Religion: Unplaced christian with notedly heretical views

Abortion: Life is precious, do not waste unless there is no chance of it's survival.

War in Iraq: Going was a mistake (a tyranny is ended, on the plus side), but now that we are there, pulling out will be disasterous for Iraq. The soldiers are the only thing between alot of folks and their death at the hands of religion.

War in Afghanistan: :no:

Marijuana: Nobody gets killed over it, and I have personally seen taht the efects of this drug do not merit it's being illegal. What problems we do have with it stem primarily from the fact that it is illegal. Anyting further (such as heroin, cocaine and the like) should still be illegal. Besides, it can be taxable is the seeds are removed and growth is controlled.

Firearms: If they are registered and licensed

Gay Marriage: Go for it.

Gay Adoption: Go for it.

Religion in Schools: It is not the School's business to focus on religion. That is for the individual to worry about. As for the whole "under god" thing, It should be there. Take it to mean your god, and make the "oath" by that. As for those without a god, pledge on something else, I dont care.

Death Penalty: It would save the government sooo much money.

European Union: I can have no opinion on the matteer.

Israel: Israel does have the right to exist, but it should play nice with the other children.

[Mouzafphaerre]

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[Beskar]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Nationality: British
Political Compass Result:
Economic Left/Right: -10.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -9.49

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left-wing.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Libertarian Socialist (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian_socialism). Open to other ideas such as Inclusive Democracy.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No. If I have to pick a party, it would be the party at that current moment which will advance progression.
Religion: Ignostic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignostic), along with view that the supernatural does not exist and thus automatic rejection.

Abortion: Legal, in late-term, would advice people opt for adoption. When the baby can survive independently from the body on its own, it cannot be aborted.

War: Should we play world police?

Drugs: All drugs such be legal for medicine purposes, and thus, individuals are allowed to legally own substances. Laws on supplying substances should be on a case-by-case basis. Instead of attempting to police individuals, funding to go into clinics/rehabilitation if required.

Firearms: Community owned and allowed in the house, possibility of trained militia (Switzerland style). Outside property should be non-functional state unless in a time of war. Guns are only to be used when necessarily, and no other times.
Perfect world: No guns are needed, simply not produced or manufactured.

Gay Marriage: Marriage is an religious matter, Civil union is a legal matter. Civil unions between two consenting couples is allowed and "marriage" is religious and I don't care if a homosexual use the term 'marriage'. Idealy, we just get rid of the whole concept of legal unions as they are pointless and replace it with a legal contract, similar to that of a will which a person can change freely and easily on the rights and privileges on what they desire.

Gay adoption: Adoption should only take place if placed into a secure and loving environment. The sexuality of people in that environment should not be a factor.

Religion in schools: Religion only mentioned in a philosophy and historical style class, all about thought and ideals, in aims of enlightenment and critical thought. Religion is not an unquestionable truth and anyone advocating it as such should be constantly challenged in order to remove ignorance.

Death penalty: Generally against death penalty. Rehabilitation./Exile/Others instead.

European Union: Part of a greater goal of destroying national boundaries. Where people are treated as people, not as "Germans" "Americans" but on their very own merits. Divisions naturally cause hostilities and friction between the people of different groups.

Israel: Should benefit the people of the area and not a select group.

[Hax]

Country of Residence: The Netherlands

Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship) Dutch

Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian:

http://www.politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=-2.88&soc=-4.92

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Centrist, with a tendency to the left.

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): ^^^

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Democraten '66 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democrats_66)

Religion: Vajrayana Buddhist

Abortion: It really depends on the situation. Generally, it should be left to the choice of the parents.

War in Iraq: It would have been better if we never had started, but now that we're there, we shouldn't pull out. Fix the mess first, then leave them to their own.

War in Afghanistan: Against. I think the same goes for Afghanistan as for Iraq.

Marijuana: Legalization would be fine. Legalization leads to regulation, and from there we can make a stop to illegal trafficking of drugs and the subsequent sell.

Firearms: Against. They should only be carried by those authorised (The army, and the policeforce)

Gay Marriage: Pro. Gays are humans as well and should have the same right as "straight" people.

Gay Adoption: Really depends on the parents. If a gay couple is more stable and secure than a straight couple, I'd like to see the child go to the gay couple

Religion in Schools: Against. Religion should be taught from a secular point of view.

Death Penalty: Against. We have no clue on what exists after you die, so the choice is not rightfully ours to make.

European Union: Pro! I'd like to see a big, European state. As one posted before me; "One State for One Europe"

Israel: Mixed feelings. I feel the Jews suffered a lot during the Second World War, but all parties involved (UN, UK, Israel and the Arab World) handled the Jewish immigration really badly. Hamas, Fatah and Israel need to come to some sort of truce. No extremes; Israel doesn't have the right to forcefully expand and have settlers settle in Arab lands, but neither should Israel be destroyed. There should be a peaceful solution to this all.

[jabarto]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -5.75 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: - 6.00
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Liberal
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Democratic Socialist
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: No.
Religion: Deist

Abortion: Legal in all instances.
War in Iraq: Against.
War in Afghanistan: Undecided.
Marijuana: For legalization.
Firearms: For legalization, albeit with some heavy regulation.
Gay Marriage: For.
Gay Adoption: For.
Religion in Schools: Strongly against.
Death Penalty: Against.
European Union: No opinion.
Israel: No opinion.

[Furunculus]

updated with question about human rights.

[CCRunner]

Country of Residence: USA (Arizona)
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: didn't re-take it, but I'm usually around (2,0)
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Moderate Conservative
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Not really.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: not really/to young to vote. When I do, it's republican
Religion: Christian (Lutheran)

Abortion: Legal when it threatens the Mother's life, first trimester for rape victims. Otherwise, no
War in Iraq: Shouldn't have gone but now that we're there, it'd be worse to stop now than to finish the job
War in Afghanistan: Let's kick some terrorist :daisy:
Marijuana: Legalize
Firearms: Legal with common sense restrictions(assault rifles, miniguns, etc.). None for insane people/violent felons
Gay Marriage: Can't think of why not...other than it's disgusting. So yes, but leaning towards no if that makes sense.
Gay Adoption: Gays are people too.
Religion in Schools: Kids taught about it, not to do it-- they have their parents for that.
Death Penalty: Pro, for serial killers and the like only
European Union: Um... no opinion
Israel: no opinion really

[Megas Methuselah]

Country of Residence: Canada.
Nationality: Cree, Saulteaux, and Metis.
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -6.38 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: - 4.41

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/picture.php?albumid=53&pictureid=1666

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Social Democrat.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: New Democratic Party, I guess. Whatever the case may be, I certainly wouldn't let my vote go to waste.
Religion: Grew up as an Apostolic Christian.

Abortion: Who am I to instill my will on this matter? Woman's choice.
War in Afghanistan: Opposed the thought of war at the start, but the clothes are off and we're now in hilt-deep; pulling out will only make more of a mess than there already is. Might as well plant something nice in there and let it grow to fruition. (hehe)
War in Iraq: Same as above, regardless of the fact that Canada has no contribution of troops.

Marijuana: Legalization with restrictions.
Firearms: Legalization with restrictions.
Gay Marriage: Why not? Because some idiot fundamentalists think it's immoral/wrong/gross?
Gay Adoption: My main issue is that children should grow up with responsible parents, respectful and supportive of the childrens' traditional cultures and values. Gay parents do not hinder this in any way whatsoever.
Religion in Schools: NO. Religion is a personal issue.
Death Penalty: NO. No person should have the right to be so sinister and twisted as to judge whether another person should live or die.
European Union: Don't give a damn. Europeans can do whatever the hell they want, provided they stay in Europe. (haha, I'm joking; simmer down, now! I have no opinion on the matter.)
Israel: Mixed feelings. I'm saddened to see the situation turn out so badly.

[cegorach]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: Poland
Nationality: Polish
Political Compass Result:

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[B]Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Centrist, with some trais which would be seen as libertarian left in the USA, but making me center-right supporter in my country.


Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc):
Free Market Centrist with limited state interventionism and opposing any form of monarchy.

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party:

The Civic Platform pretty much since ever (before 2001 was known as UW and before that as KLD).

Religion: Roman Catholic

Abortion: Illegal in late-term pregnancy, otherwise woman's choice, but difficult, serious choice which shouldn't be treated lightly
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War in Iraq: Great idea badly implemented. Supported the invasion, doubtful about many decisions made during the occupation.

War in Afghanistan: Pro-war.

Marijuana: Legal in small amounts and for personal choice.

Firearms: Control, strict if possible. It is not a toy.

Gay Marriage: Gay civil union yes, but don't call that a marriage. Religious marriage - autonomous decision of every church and every religion.

Gay adoption: Opposed.

Religion in schools: Yes, but it should be autonomous decision of school.

Death penalty: Strongly opposed.

European Union: Supporting. Against EU and anti-EU fanaticism.

Israel: Strongly pro-Israel.

[al Roumi]

Country of Residence: UK

Nationality: (Dual) British and French

Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -2.50 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: - 4.41

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Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left of centre

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping: Blairite (the ‘97 sort!)

Do you indentify yourself with a certain political party: Liberal democrat (UK)

Religion: None

Abortion: Yes

War in Iraq: Had it been about making the lives of Iraqis better, yes.

War in Afghanistan: Yes, to going after Al-Qaida, but what about the Afghan people? Didn’t they matter?

Marijuana: Fine, but not to be over used.

Firearms: Not for private ownership, unless for sport. i.e. All fully licensed and no automatic weapons or hand-guns.

Gay Marriage: Fine

Gay Adoption: Ok – 2 fathers could be better than a broken home or growing up in an orphanage.

Religion in Schools: Religious awareness & tolerance in schools. No creationism!

Death Penalty: No, how are we any better?

European Union: Yes, but with many caveats.

Israel: An equitable, for both Palestinians and Israelis, 2 state solution. Or an inclusive and non discriminatory Israel (which would be harder to achieve?).

[Scienter]

Country of Residence: United States
Nationality: United States
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -3.38 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.77
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Socially liberal, fiscally more conservative.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping: No.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No.
Religion: Episcopalian.

Abortion: Third trimester abortions should be illegal only if there is a health exception for the mother. It's irresponsible to wait six months before making a decision regarding abortion. Otherwise, they should be legal; women have a right to bodily autonomy. Comprehensive sex education and easy, affordable access to contraception would reduce the need for abortions.

War in Iraq: We shouldn't have invaded Iraq to begin with.

War in Afghanistan: I find it hard to support any war, but if we can help stomp al-qaeda, we should. I don't trust the government to not make horrible strategic errors, though.

Marijuana: Legalize it and treat it like our other legal drugs: alcohol and cigarettes. Impose an age before which people can't buy it, and then tax the :daisy: out of it. It would take business away from drug dealers and make money for the country.

Firearms: Yes.

Gay Marriage: Yes. Why is a couple's love invalid because they're the same gender? Why do I deserve to get married and a lesbian does not? The government should be required to perform same sex marriages. I don't think a church should be forced to.

Gay Adoption: Yes. See above.

Religion in Schools: Not in public schools. Perfectly fine in private schools.

Death Penalty: I'd like to say Yes, but only when it's really obvious when the person is guilty, like the Ft. Hood shooter. But, I don't think it's worth it to have the death penalty if we accidentally execute innocent people, which we have done. I agree with the theory that the death penalty is appropriate for some crimes. But, I don't agree with the current practice because we can't guarantee that an innocent person won't be executed.

European Union: Yes.

[Skullheadhq]

Country of Residence: Netherlands
Nationality: Dutch
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -8.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -8.41
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Antirevolutionary
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping: antirevolutionary political fraction (1849-1879),ARP (1879-1898), Christian-Historians (1898-1908), CHU (1908-1980).
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: See above.
Religion: Reformed Protestantism
Abortion: Against
War in Iraq: Do what is necessary
War in Afghanistan: Do what is necessary
Marijuana: Same as with alcohol
Firearms: Allowed
Gay Marriage: No
Gay Adoption: nope
Religion in Schools: Strongly in favor, in public schools as well.
European Union: Neutral
Death penalty: Against.
Israel: Concerned

[The Wizard]

Country of Residence: Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Political Compass Result:
Economic Left/Right: 5.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.38
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Classical liberal with anarchist leanings
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Liberals (not the American breed, not Dutch VVD either)
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Democraten 66 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democraten_66)
Religion: None. Agnostic.

Abortion: As legal as possible. Don't know much about the medical side, but after a certain amount of weeks (18?) it should be impossible.
War in Iraq: Pro. Stay there 'till it's fixed. I did rage at the horrible mismanagement of Rumsfeld, Cheney, Wolfowitz & co., though.
War in Afghanistan: Pro. More troops, Euroweenies.
Marijuana: Legalize it.
Firearms: Pro-possession, but with strict laws and strong background and psychology checks.
Gay Marriage: Completely for.
Gay Adoption: Ditto.
Religion in Schools: Only as a part of a history class. Cool stories.
Death Penalty: Opposed. If you make a mistake, you can't take it back.
European Union: Completely for. I want a United States of Europe ASAP.
Israel: Two-state solution. No Hamas or Fatah if at all possible.

[Tellos Athenaios]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: Netherlands
Nationality: Dutch
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -2.75; Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.92
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Centre with liberal/progressive views on social/legal/political issues.
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): not really.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: not really. Political maneuvering made me loose confidence in the current crop of what I would otherwise have considered a party to identify with (D66 and to some extent PvdA).
Religion: not applicable/not religious.

Abortion: Legal.
War in Iraq: Against initial invasion; let's see if Balkenende and his ilk will last the aftermath of the Davids' enquiry/elections. Best solution would IMHO be a UN sanctioned mission, preferably with a strong non US component; I doubt the US has sufficient credit with local people to bring about a turn for the better.
War in Afghanistan: Was a nice idea; but Lemur's original stance on Iraq applies equally. Things like doing a few air raids on papaver farms as side job; and backing a government that is corrupt to the hilt were somewhat... unfortunate decisions.
Marijuana: Legal; subject to similar sale/buy restrictions as alcoholic beverages and tobacco. This goes for other drugs as well: the rationale being that you consume them for your enjoyment and not to annoy/hurt others.
Firearms: Strict control, since their primary design is to hurt others.
Gay Marriage: Pro, homosexual people should be entitled to the same treatment as heterosexual and this includes marriage.
Gay adoption: Pro, homosexual people should be entitled to the same treatment as heterosexual and this includes adoption.
Religion in schools: Against in the sense that a religious foundation in the education available through public schools is undesirable, because religion is a private matter. Pro in the sense that it is important to teach about pervasive religions in order that this education may serve you to understand your society and fellow citizens better.
Death penalty: Against.
European Union: Bring it on!
Israel: the territory Israel/Palestina should be split between Palestinians and Israelites; by now Israelites have as much a right on that soil as Palestinians and if neither wants to budge they'll have to make do with half of it. In theory the old UN resolution plus a détente in the form of mutual cooperation in rebuilding the destruction would be the ideal, I think. Perhpas a middle eastern Belgium? One can hope; but realistically a the only way to make them move is heavy handed UN interference through Security Council resolutions & sanctions that will be obeyed (if at all) only grudgingly. IOW: it won't happen.

[G. Septimus]

My Political Profile

Country of Residence: Indonesia
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: left/right: 7.12, Libertarian/Socialist -3.2

Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Liberal, I don't like Muslim Rules they keep hitting my head!!
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Zionist, The Israelis Deserve their land!!!!!!!!
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: nein
War in Iraq: Pro, Keep it until it's done. If it's not finished, Hussein's Supporters will just Invade other Nations.
War In Afghanistan: Pro. Taliban's are a Threat to National (Afghan) or International Safety, along with the Al-Qaeda
Gay Relations: Neutral, have it their way
Gay Adoptions: Neutral, have it their way
Firearms: Neutral, I do like Airsoft Guns though
Death penalty: Since death penalty is against Human Rights, so, NO. with the exception of High Classed Killings/ Murderings. If it's like Blowing of someone's Kitchen or stuff
European Union:it depends on....
Israel: Pro. The Israelites have been fighting enemies since EB times. they deserve lands

[Ortilochus]

Country of Residence: Australia
Nationality: Australian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -5.12 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.15
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Liberal
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Secular
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Secular Party of Australia
Religion: Atheist

Abortion: Pro-choice
War in Iraq: For the war. Disagree with how it has been handled.
War in Afghanistan: For the war.
Marijuana: Against legalisation.
Firearms: Should be strongly restricted.
Gay Marriage:Should be legal
Gay Adoption: Should be available.
Religion in Schools: Religion has no place in school.
Death Penalty: Against it.
European Union: Undecided
Israel: Shouldn't have been formed in the first place. For one state solution.

[Lord of Lent]

Country of Residence: The Netherlands
Nationality: French/Dutch
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 6,21 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6,15
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Libertarian/Right
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc):
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: I think the political parties barely reflect my ideology.
Religion: Christian

Abortion: Up to the woman. Only when the foetus is still young
War in Iraq: Against the war, especially how it’s been handled
War in Afghanistan: For the war, against the way it’s been handled
Marijuana: Should be legal but restricted like alcohol
Firearms: For recreational purposes only
Gay Marriage: Should be legal
Gay Adoption: Should be available.
Religion in Schools: Up to the school. But only theory and all religions should be equally taught.
Death Penalty: Anti
European Union: Coöperation on all fronts
Israel: I am for peaceful co-existence. I am against Israël until the conflicts are solved and agreements have been made.

[Arthur, king of the Britons]

Country of Residence: Sweden
Nationality: Swedish
Political Compass Result:

https://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/KingoftheBritons/pcgraphpngphpec-888soc-9.png
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Anarchist
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No.
Religion: Atheist with an imagination.
Abortion: Yes.
War in Afghanistan: In general I oppose all wars, this is no exception. Of course now that the western troops are there, it's probably best to stay until (or rather if) the Afghani government can handle the situation by themselves, and focus on rebuilding Afghanistan.
Marijuana: No, it makes people slow and dumb.
Firearms: Most people living on this fair planet are idiots. I'd much rather be surrounded by non-armed idiots than armed idiots.
Gay Marriage: Yes.
Gay Adoption: Yes.
Religion in Schools: No, a school is a place of education and learning, not one of lies and idiocy.
Death Penalty: State sanctioned murder is a no no.
European Union: As a Federation of United European States, yes.
Israel: As part of a two state solution yes, as part of a colonizing proto-fascist state no.

[Prussian to the Iron]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: USA
Political Compass Result:
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: I'd say Conservative more than anything, but some disagreements
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Right-leaning moderate
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Republicans (GOP)
Religion: Jewish

Abortion: Pro-choice. Not the governments business, and it would be a lot more simple dealing with accidental pregnancies, which often lead to bad situations for both the parents and the child.
War in Iraq: I think it's cooling down right now, not really any war left there. But remain until total stability is ensured.
War in Afghanistan: Purge the country of any and all Al Qaeda members, and continue as I suggest Iraq to be.
Marijuana: I wouldn't use it, but hell. It can be legal and taxable, or illegal and putting people in jail. Either way people are going to use it, might as well legalize.
Firearms: 2nd Amendment. Non-automatic weapons only, obviously no military-grade rifles (for example, an M82, but I think that goes without saying)
Gay Marriage: Disagree. Don't have a really good reason for it, but I just don't like it or agree with it. That's all there is to it.
Gay Adoption: Don't have an opinion.
Religion in Schools: Allow it as long as every view is taught, at least in public schools.
Death Penalty: I would say abolish, just so that the sick PoS's who deserve it can be punished for their whole life instead of letting it end quickly, but it costs alot of money to keep a prisoner for life. Far easier to kill them. Also, why do they have to be on death row for so long? should only be a year max waiting period.
European Union: This is an issue?
Israel: Support, but only in defense. If someone attacks Israel, they have the right, and should have our support, in pushing the bastards back and making them pay. But expansion shouldn't be encouraged or supported. Let Palestine be an independent country, as long as they don't touch Israel or Israeli lands. The moment they try anything iffy, blast 'em back into the stone age. Again.

[Cute Wolf]

Country of Residence: Indonesia
Nationality: Indonesian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -1.36 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.26
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Liberal, allthough with some exceptions in some issues I tend to be somewhat conservative
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping: Somewhat liberal, but tend to support some necessary authoritarian issues. And I hate hardline muslims when they try to rule with their screwed theocracy.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: PDI-P (Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle)
Religion: Reformed Protestanism aka Calvinist

Abortion: Against abortion in most cases, legal only for dead fetus inside the womb.
War in Iraq: Pro, just finish it with good measures.
War in Afghanistan: Pro, I hate terrorists.
Marijuana: Should be legal for all purposes, it's a private decision ultimately, and I've seen too many good people's life ruined not because they use drugs, it's because polices and law enforcements ruin their lifes.
Firearms: Should be allowed freely, exceptions is high explosive weapons (such as bombs and grenades)
Gay Marriage: Against
Gay adoption: Against,
Religion in schools: Unless in religious background private school, there shouldn't be compulsory religion class.
Death penalty: Strongly in favour, Just kill everyone that deserves to be killed,
European Union: Don't care
Israel: Pro-Israel. They deserve the land, and there is no real Palestinian, just some Arab nomads try to claim the land they doesn't care before 1940s

[ShadesWolf]

Country of Residence: England
Nationality: English
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 4.62 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 3.95
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Right
Do you indentify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Free Market Conservative/Monarchist.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Conservative
Religion: Christian

Abortion: No
War in Iraq: Mixed view, cant see an end to it with victory just instability. wot will Britain get out of it.
War in Afghanistan: Mixed view, cant see an end to it with victory just instability - wot will Britain get out of it.
Marijuana: No
Firearms: No
Gay Marriage: No
Gay adoption: No
Religion in schools: YES
Death penalty: Yes - why should my taxes pay to keep criminals in a life luxury.
European Union: No - Waste of British money and resources to prop up a Federal Europe
Israel: Pro-Israel

[Veho Nex]

Country of Residence: USA
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:-4.50 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
http://www.politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=-4.50&soc=-0.21
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Dunno
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No political grouping suits my views completely.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No party suits my views completely.
Religion:(Spiritual, not Religious) Taoism

Abortion: It's their bodies, let them do what they please.
War in Iraq: From what my buddies tell me, they like us over there. Stick with it until the job is done.
War in Afghanistan: Don't know enough about it to make an opinion.
Marijuana: Legalize and regulate.
Firearms: Pro 2nd
Gay Marriage: Its their bodies, let them do what they please.
Gay Adoption: If they want kids, let them have them.
Religion in Schools: Should be offered but not required.
Death Penalty: If you kill someone with intent, then you should be killed.
European Union: Don't know enough about it to have an opinion.
Israel: Don't know enough about it to have an opinion.

[TheLastDays]

Country of Residence: Austria
Nationality: Austrian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -6,00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0,36
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: According to the compass I am far more left than I thought
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): nope
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: nope
Religion: Christian

Abortion: against it in most cases
War in Iraq: undecided /rather for it but it has been horribly conducted
War in Afghanistan: rather for it
Marijuana: undecided
Firearms: strong restrictions, please
Gay Marriage: against it
Gay Adoption: against it
Religion in Schools: for it
Death Penalty: undecided
European Union: hmmm
Israel: undecided/rather Pro-Israel

[classical_hero]

Country of Residence: Australia
Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship) Australian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 1.38 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 2.87
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Centre Right
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Social conservaitve
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: CDP - Christian Democratic Party
Religion: Christian (Baptist)

Abortion: Against it except in the case where the mother's life is in danger.
War in Iraq: The second one should never had happened, since Iraq I should have removed him so much earlier.
War in Afghanistan: WE could have got this over and done with if more countries are putting in an effort. I am looking over to you, Europe for that.
Marijuana: Drugs are bad, mmkay.
Firearms: I don't see the need for them. Thankfully there is no constitutional right for them here.
Gay Marriage: Marriage is a union between one man and one woman only, every thing else is not a marriage.
Gay Adoption: If you aren't willing to conceive via natural methods, then you should not have children, and that include single people who can't be bothered to try and have a relationship with another person.
Religion in Schools: It should be tuaght by someone who knows what they are talking about, lest they make false generalisation of religions.
Death Penalty: For it for those who kill people and also those who rape children.
European Union: It was something that was been talked about as happening, so it was ging to happen. I have no opinion personally about it.
Israel: Pro Israel. They are constantly provoked by the nations around them and yet they still have survived against some bad odds.

[Paltmull]

Country of Residence: Sweden
Nationality: Swedish
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -0.25 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -8.05
https://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss154/paltmull/polcomp.jpg
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum?: Politically liberal, economically social liberal / centrist
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping?: No
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party?: No
Religion: Nope, atheist

Abortion: Yes
War in Iraq: Against it to begin with. You shouldn't invade a country based on false premises. But they're there, and thus have a responsibility to finish what they've started.
War in Afghanistan: Difficult to say. I'm pretty sure it's not going to end well though. My country's troops should not fight for NATO. If Swedish troops are to be in Afghanistan, they should be under UN command and nothing else.
Marijuana: Legalize it.
Firearms: No
Gay Marriage: Yes, although no religious organisation should be forced to wed gay couples. If they refuse to do so, however, their right to juridically wed couples should be forfeit.
Gay Adoption: Yes
Religion in Schools: Religion should be taught about, but education should not be based upon it.
Death Penalty: Never, ever.
European Union: Only as a trade union.
Israel: Very difficult. A two-state solution is probably the way to go. Israel has to abandon its occupied territories.

[Memnon]

Country of Residence: America
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -7.50 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.46
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Left, although there are some economic things...
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Meh
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Let's see, when I vote next year for the first time, it will most likely be for Obama, but I would not say I'm a Democrat
Religion: Irish Catholic, although not that zealous

Abortion: Pro-Choice, it's their right
War in Iraq: I think the ground war and occupation is over, just have to pull out the rest of the troops
War in Afghanistan: Against, entirely.
Marijuana: Legalize, control, also control tobacco more, and put them on an equal footing.
Firearms: Nothing automatic, I'm thinking back to bolt-action for anything less than the smaller, better emotionally trained, and more professionial army I have in mind
Gay Marriage: For it, let them do what they want and give them the same benefits as us hetero's
Gay Adoption: For it, hate discrimination.
Religion in Schools: Not compulsory, maybe if they went more into history and theory.
Death Penalty: Meh.
European Union: Meh, although with many trips to Europe planned for the future, this will change.
Israel:For its existence, against its policies.

[GenosseGeneral]

Country of Residence: Germany
Nationality: (nationality is your current citizenship): German
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: Economic Left/Right: -5.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.79
http://www.politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=-5.38&soc=-3.79
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum:
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No, not really.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No really fitting one here. Maybe with the "Grunen" (green party).
Religion: Protestant, though not that intense.

Abortion: Should be limited, but generally up to the pregnant woman.
War in Iraq: Though it is almost over, I consider it one of the greatest failings of the US during the last decade.
War in Afghanistan: Yes.
Marijuana: Should be as legal as alcohol (limited to adults).
Firearms: Strict control, only small calibres and no automatics available to civilians.
Gay Marriage: Why not?
Gay Adoption: Same. There are worse natural parents out there.
Religion in Schools: Unnecessary.
Death Penalty: Strictly against it.
European Union: Yes, I think we need the United States of Europe in some form.
Israel: Let them live.

[Ja'chyra]

Country of Residence: Wales
Nationality: Scottish
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -2.75 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.46
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: No idea
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Nope
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Not for me thanks

Abortion: Yes
War in Iraq: Yes, but don't make up crap excuses
War in Afghanistan: Yes, but don't make up crap excuses
Marijuana: Yes, and tax it
Firearms: Yes, after stringent checks
Gay Marriage: If you want to
Gay Adoption: Yes
Religion in Schools: No
Death Penalty: Only in extreme cases
European Union: Yes, but with less powers to influence laws
Israel: No idea

[Hooahguy]

Ok so since I last posted on this thread my views have changed substantially. And since the computer Im forced to use has a stupid filter, I cant edit my previous post on this thread (claims that the page my post is on has nudity. WTH???), I have to post a new one.

Country of Residence: Currently in Israel, but cant wait to get the hell out of this country in June.
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 3.38, Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.41
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Independent
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Nope
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Not really, closer to Republican.
Religion: Jewish. I used to be religious, but now I decided that its really not for me, so basically I believe that there is a god, though I do not believe he is of any of the major religions.

Abortion: Yes, the government has no right to say what a woman should do to her body.
War in Iraq: Its over now, but after reading a book on the Islamic form of Honor, I understand why Bush thought that there were WMD's. Though we did mismanage the war pretty badly.
War in Afghanistan: Yes, but we are seriously mismanaging the war.
Marijuana: Only if its taxed.
Firearms: Of course, after stringent background checks.
Gay Marriage: The reasons against gay marriage are really stupid.
Gay Adoption: Yes, no reason why not.
Religion in Schools: Teach about it, dont preach it.
Death Penalty: Only in extreme cases
European Union: No idea.
Israel: Yeah, we should support them, but dont bend over backward for them. Israel has stumbled in various areas in the past and present, but what they generally stand for is the only somewhat-democracy in the Middle East, which is a position that in the future might be in jeopardy.

[lolpah]

Country of Residence: Currently Italy
Nationality: Finnish
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right:-3.75 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian:-3.90
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Centre-Left
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): Social Democrat and Social Liberal
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: I'm not a formal member of any party, but I support the Social Democratic Party of Finland.
Religion: None (Atheism is not a religion, the same way as bald is not a hair colour)

Abortion: Pro
War in Iraq: US should withdraw, the major problem (corrupt government) cannot really be fixed by them due to realpolitik concerns, so US should let them to fall or fix themselves.
War in Afghanistan: Same as Iraq.
Marijuana: Legal, but no advertisement allowed.
Firearms: Non-automatic legal
Gay Marriage: Pro, why should a minority suffer because someone's holy book declares that they are evil?
Gay Adoption: Pro.
Religion in Schools: Not in public schools, private religious education allowed but it should not touch on other subject like science. Full religious schools should be banned.
Death Penalty: Anti, as it cannot be reversed if evidence contrary to the conviction surfaces. In extreme circumstances where it would be suicidial to apply constitution it should be permissible, however.
European Union: Theoretical European integration would be a good idea. I am unsure about the current one.
Israel: Israel's existence is a fact and it should remain there. However, Palestinian situation needs to be addressed.

[Jack50]

Country of Residence: United States of America state of Iowa
Nationality: American made from 65% Danish, 30% Scottish and 5% Cherokee Indian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: Left (-4.38)- Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: Libertarian (-3.69)
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: I identify with Thomas Paine and Nelson Mandela
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): I am a non-participating true patriot
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: None
Religion: Christian leaning to orthodox Christian

Abortion: Choice of the woman, however more than 3 times in a 10 year period need to see specialists about reasoning behind lack of other means
War in Iraq: Not our place to intervine in the affairs of other nations unless/until their exists a state of war between us and them
War in Afghanistan: Justified for the attack by the Taliban on September 11, 2011 once Taliban removed from official power then leave even if new Taliban is set back up into power after we leave.
Marijuana: same controls as alcohol
Firearms: same as Driving license before allowed to own, can be concealed weapon with same license
Gay Marriage: Throw out the word marriage and then is fine a marriage certificate is presented through marriage cerimony, a certificate of marriage otherwise same benefits either way.
Gay Adoption: same as any adoption the needs of a child outway the needs of societial conformity
Religion in Schools: taught history of religions much as we learn presidents or leaders
Death Penalty: Only with multiple counts of the same crime fe:3 counts of murder 2nd degree and only if accused admits guilt of crime at trial
European Union: Only if put to vote to individuals in the nation wishing to join/form by 66% or more of voting populace. Turnout must be 51% or higher to count as official
Israel: Allowed Old testament lands. Palestinians are given monetary renumeration, and have a country formed from other nations in the region.

[Ishmael]

I figured I'll post here for my own future reference - should be interesting in a few years time.

Country of Residence: Australia
Nationality: Australian
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: 0.12, Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.79
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Fairly leftish
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: Labor, but only because they're the best of what's available at present.
Religion: Agnostic

Abortion: Broadly pro-abortion, but I don't think it should be done frivolously (especially late in the pregnancy)
War in Iraq: I consider it justified
War in Afghanistan: See Iraq, only more so: no nation should be a haven for terrorists
Marijuana: Should be illegal
Firearms: I favour tight control
Gay Marriage: For it
Gay Adoption: For it
Religion in Schools: Not all that bothered either way, but if it is taught it shouldn't be compulsory
Death Penalty: Strongly against
European Union: Protectionist trade bloc = bad. Otherwise, no real opinion.
Israel: I find myself supporting them even though I know next to nothing about the situation there. Probably the 'underdog mentality' we often have here in Australia.

[Sp4]

Country of Residence: Germany
Nationality: Germany
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -3.25 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.87
Where do you put yourself on the political spectrum: Nowhere really
Do you identify yourself with a certain political grouping (socialist, neocon, etc): No.
Do you identify yourself with a certain political party: No
Religion: Christian (officially).. had to go to church when I was a kid. Couldn't really care less about religion these days. I do not believe in anything that cannot be logically explained.

Abortion: Yes, as long as it is safe for the woman.
War in Iraq: Don't really have an opinion.
War in Afghanistan: Seems like a rather large waste of time and money to me.
Marijuana: Treat it like alcohol.
Firearms: Divided opinion. Generally, I would say we don't need them but I have seen/heard of enough reasons to have one anyways.
Gay Marriage: Allow.
Gay Adoption: Allow.
Religion in Schools: No, besides education about them. (teach about what a religion is instead of teaching a specific religion but then, I am sure a lot of people are unwilling to define religion)
Death Penalty: Yes, on a case by case basis. Sometimes, there is no point in trying to rehabilitate someone and society would be better off without them.
European Union: In its current state... a huge joke.
Israel: Never cared/looked into it. I guess I know the basics but I wont claim to know enough to give an opinion about it.