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[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


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]

The political profile template has been updated with two position questions, one on the European Union and one on the War in Afghanistan. You may update your profile by editing your post if you wish to.

[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


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

Capital Republicanism:
http://www.moral-politics.com/xpolit..._Republicanism


Moderate Conservatism:
http://www.moral-politics.com/xpolit...e_Conservatism

[Kekvit Irae]

Country of Residence: United Empire of America
Nationality: American
Political Compass Result: Economic Left/Right: -4.38 - Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 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

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]

The profiles list has been updated, and I will update the graph soon.

[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:

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:



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]

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


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]

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]

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.

[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.

War in Afghanistan: Again, defeat the imperialists.

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.