Political Leanings of Members

[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:


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

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

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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

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.