Political Leanings of Members

[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:

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[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

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

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:

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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Updated mine with sexy stuff.
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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. 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, 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:



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

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
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



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
[B]Political Compass Result:

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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



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 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
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