Am I A Republican?

[Timofei]

Originally posted by Ripsnort
Take the Political Compass Test. Its not the most accurate due to slanted questions it asks, but it will give you a ballpark figure.

The Dalai Lama turned out to be closest to my political thinking, diametrically opposite to George W. Bush. No surprise there, though.

[moot]

 Commie!

Can they not think of any celebrity to pin in the R/Lib quadrant?
I scored One square Right and a little more than a third of the way to the bottom.
Economic Left/Right: 1.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.90

[SirLoin]

Originally posted by Ripsnort
Take the Political Compass Test. Its not the most accurate due to slanted questions it asks, but it will give you a ballpark figure.

Economic Left/Right 0.00

Social Libertarian/Authoritarian -6.10

I hate authority as you can see..

Interesting test thnx Rip.

[EN4CER]

Originally posted by Nash
The two parties back then were complete opposites of what they are now. They both flipped, and if you think Lincoln would be a Republican today then you are sniffing far too much glue.

Nash is right here - Many Republicans today would probably have voted for JFK who in turn would probably disowned his embarassment of a brother - Mr. DWI Leave the Scene Chappa-Hiccup Ted. Minorities years ago voted mainly Republican - prob up until last 40 years or so.

[Captain Virgil Hilts]

Originally posted by Nash
Republicans know how to win elections, but have no idea how to actually govern. Watching them trying to make sense of it is like watching a kindergarten class.

Democrats don't know how to win elections , but sure as hell  know how to govern.

 

The Democrats have two plans:

1. Tax the piss out of everyone who makes money, and create/expand massive entitlement programs to buy votes from people who won't make the effort to make money.

2. If something nasty happens, whimper about it and have no spine to do anything.

(Joe Lieberman being an exception to both plans).

In other words, they don't even have a valid PLAN to govern with.

With your diminished level of intellect, I can see how kindergarten could be far above your ability to grasp its concepts.

[EN4CER]

Originally posted by Nash
Republicans know how to win elections, but have no idea how to actually govern. Watching them trying to make sense of it is like watching a kindergarten class.

Democrats don't know how to win elections , but sure as hell  know how to govern.

Interesting Opinion Nash - Winning elections may change this year -
truth is Republicans don't have the balls to do what is good for their party at the moment and are more worried about the 2006 and 2008 elections as they fear a possible defeat in the house and the senate. Some of their pandering makes me sick lately. I wish McCaine would just go Democrat - please take him.

Neither side knows how to govern or perhaps they do - they've just forgotten they way. The Democrats problem is they have no plan - They can't answer any of the big questions because they don't have any answers - no Solutions. All they know how to do lately is cry and whine on every Republican decision and try to run interference so nothing good comes out of a Republican Administration.

I personally would love to see a third party (Right side slanted) appear and clobber the two incumbant lines. It's frustrating to watch our elected leaders fight like the 4th graders in D.C. and get next to nothing accomplished each year. It's wishful thinking but it would be nice to shake up the complacency.

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by Vudak
I'll definately have to look into it more, but the whole problem with Libertarian is it's basically in the same group as Green Party - never going to get elected.  It's just picked up that stigma, fair or not.  

It'd need a name change and some major PA/PR at any rate.  The current one just doesn't have that recognition factor as per issues like "Republican" or "Democrat[ic]" do - don't see why they didn't just go with Centrist or Moderate.

I just am really not ready to give up that primary.  I realise that CT isn't  

No party in its beginning has a chance. but the longer its around. The better its chances become. Particularly if it picks up some big name support.

I agree Libertarian needs a name change.
I think part of its problem is it reminds too many people of "liberal" which has become an almost insulting lable to even liberals.
"Moderate party"  sounds better. Its simple. yet discriptive.
Hey. They could always rename it The I'm as Mad as Hell And Im not Going To Take it Anymore Party"

Next Election so long as Hillary isnt the candidate I'll probably Vote Democrat Unless the Reps put up some sort of moderate suprduper Candidate. Rudolph Guliani is about the only Republican I'd vote for at this point. Though not for the reasons many would think.

Barring that If Hillary Runs, and Guiliani doesnt. I see myself as having two choices. Either abstain out of disgust.  Or throw my vote at one of the third party candidates to send a message like I did with Perot.

BTW little known fact. the Day clinton was elected I turned to my wife and predicted his impeachment "Its only a matter of for what"

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by capt. apathy
I think you got that a bit backward.  usually independents appeal more to people who would ordinarily vote democrat.  their votes are pulled from the democrat base and give the Republicans the edge.  

think of Nader for an example.

You may be right. I know during the last election a good friend of ours a( and DIE HARD Democrat) would call us almost weekly on the phone knowing I've voted 3rd party before saying "remember, a Vote for Nader is a vote for Bush"

I would laugh at her and say "yea I know"
Finally I said "Hey isnt a Vote for Bush also a vote for Bush?"

she hung up. LOL

One of the most Die hard Dems I've ever known. Speaks and bases her opinion along party lines only. And whatever Rhetoric comes out of the Dem headquarters she takes as gospel.
Both sad and amusing at the same time.

about a week ago I was over her house and we got to argueing politics
When I said "Heres one we can probably agree on"
shes like "whats that"
I said "What do you think about Iran....."

I didnt even gett o finish my sentance And she cut me off saying
"I think its Bush's fault"

Congradulations Deb, Your brainwashing is complete

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by Nash
Republicans know how to win elections, but have no idea how to actually govern. Watching them trying to make sense of it is like watching a kindergarten class.

Democrats don't know how to win elections , but sure as hell  know how to govern.

It doesn't suprise me that on one hand, Storch spouts empty Republican rhetoric, and on the other is invited up to his "effective" Democratic mayor to be heard.

congradulations Nash.
Your brainwashing also. is complete.
You can pick up the certificate at the clerks office;)

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by Vudak
Hmm...  Putting in....  Personal...  Effort...

I think you might be on to something here  I second Nash's endorsement!

Who knows, maybe I can stir something up at the college...  It would be nice to get students to stop being so darn polar and realize that both groups' newsletters are equally pieces of propaganda BS...

'Course, that would require some looking into who is actually a candidate around here with those sort of ideas.

bet the College finds a way and invents a reason to try and prevent it.

[capt. apathy]

Originally posted by DiabloTX
Lincoln - worst President eva4!!!1111!!!!

I'm not going to bother arguing the "it ain't the same party" angle.

I think the interesting point is how far back you had to go to find a decent one.

[lazs2]

You are probly a libertarian or a constitutionalist...  That means that you have to hold your nose and vote republican in any election that there is the possibility that a democrat may get in.

If the republican candidate looks like a landslide then you should vote for the libertarian.

Freedom and the constitution is too important an issue to vote democrat.  

Unfortuantely... you are only slightly better off voting republican....  walking towards socialism vs running full tilt towards it.

lazs

[lazs2]

rpm... who would it be?  Kinky?   what are his views?

lazs

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by Vudak
Took the test, you're right about the slanted questions, but, OTOH, it's the most indepth one I've yet encountered.  Anyway, my results were:

Economic Left/Right: 1.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.18

I've changed slightly since last taking this test alittle over 2 years ago,

Then:
Economic Left/Right: 2.75
Libertarian/Authoritarian: 0.87


Now:
Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: 1.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.05

Most likely due to some of the policies that I disagree with regarding the current administration.

Sandman, you should take it again, I found your score back then fascinating to say the least!

Sandman in Nov. 2003:
Economic Left/Right: -6.50
Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.33

[Vudak]

Originally posted by DREDIOCK
bet the College finds a way and invents a reason to try and prevent it.

Actually it's just a state school, and their pretty open to both sides, I don't think this would be a real issue.  Bush has visited and there's also been a walkout regarding Iraq.

On has to remember, it's Connecticut.  We get kind of a rap for being "ultra liberal" which, perhaps is true on many social issues.  However, during the last Presidential election, I thought it was really interesting that during the early evening, WELL before the votes were tallied, they'd already given us to Kerry.  When they actually were tallied, he did indeed win.  However, only by a small margin (think maybe in the 51% area?)

CT really does have alot of people going both ways.  I mean, Dred, you're from NJ, I'm sure you've been here and can back me up on that.  Look at Bridgeport vs. Greenwich, for example.

Edit - Looked it up - it was 54.31% to 43.95% Kerry.  Even so, that's hardly a landslide that the news made it out to be at first glance.