2006.08.14

The Political Compass

We should all know that the old Left-Right linear description of politics is incorrect, despite the fact that even I still use the descriptions. You can be socially liberal yet economically conservative, or visa versa on either issue. That’s one reason why I like The Political Compass. It’s a quiz that checks two factors instead of just one, and plots where you are based on how you answer certain questions.

I like that I’m left leaning libertarian, but I wish the example they had given for my territory wasn’t Ghandi. I respect him and all, but couldn’t they come up with someone cool? :)

If you take the quiz post your result (unless you’re too embarrassed!) in the comments!

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2 Responses to “The Political Compass”

  1. NHK says  (August 14th, 2006 at 23:05:40 )

    I am closing in on anarchy and economically left-leaning. My politics have changed a bit over the past few years and this wee quiz reflects that at least semi-accurately (socially I am pretty much where it says I am; economically, not *quite* as much).

    A link to my spot on the graph:

    http://www.politicalcompass.org/printablegraph?ec=-3.75&soc=-7.59

  2. Michael Mueller says  (August 18th, 2006 at 06:26:32 )

    Thanks for the link. It was quite interesting to do this test.