September 12, 2011
My political compass
I took this test of my political orientation (hat tip: Neo Neocon), and my results were a little surprising.
I don't usually think of myself as middle of the road about anything, but I've apparently shifted decidedly to the center when it comes to striking a balance between authoritarianism and libertarianism, which is odd, given that I often describe myself as an economic conservative and a social libertarian.
That self-description seems like something of an understatement when it comes to economic preferences; I nearly ran off the right side of the grid.
I suspect I'd have skewed more libertarian if they'd asked more questions about the right of individuals to self defense, to self-medicate, and whether or not the state ought to restrict most forms of minor vice with voluntary participation between consenting adults.
But what the hell, I can tell my friends that I'm officially a moderate -- at least on one axis.
Posted by Mike Lief at September 12, 2011 07:26 AM
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4.5, 0.56
Posted by: The Little Coach at September 12, 2011 10:13 PM
Economic Left/Right: -4.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.21
How is it that we grew up in the same time and place and ended up so far apart?
Posted by: BullButz at September 16, 2011 06:31 PM
BullButz,
Well, we're not *that* far apart. I've only strayed from the center on economics, whereas you seem to be a wild-eyed radical Bohemian!
Posted by: Mike Lief at September 16, 2011 06:46 PM