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Default 3-Line Neolibertarian Political Quiz

Well, I disagree with neolibertarians on nearly everything, but the neolibertarian who created this quiz certainly had some profound insights into political science. This site recognizes that there are two different kinds of social libertarianism, which, while to some extent interdependent, don't belong on the same axis. The radical/conservative quiz measures the degree of equality or inequality one supports. The terms democrat and republican, when describing ideologies on this axis, have nothing to do with the American political parties. The liberal/populist quiz measures individualistic vs. community based social standards, respectively. The capitalist/socialist quiz is, of course, a measurement of economic attitudes. The scoring gives up to three labels, although it omits a label if one fits in the moderate category on one of the axes. This is the link followed by my results:

http://www.neo-libertarian.com/polquiz.html

Radical-Conservative Quiz: 29
Liberal-Populist Quiz: 9
Capitalist-Socialist Quiz: -2 (Moderate)

liberal-leaning republican

Republican - This includes a large bulk of modern-day American politicians, whether Republican or Democratic. This includes values of basic racial equality but not necessarily affirmative action. It's a strong rejection of racism and a strong embrace of democracy, but not into the social levelling or hyper-secularism of the democrat level.

Liberal-Leaning - Those moving in the direction of individual autonomy, critical of government, opposed to sin taxes and moral codes fall in this area. A majority of Americans fall here or in the moderate section.
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Radical-Conservative Quiz: 25
Liberal-Populist Quiz: >30
Capitalist-Socialist Quiz: 17

anarchical republican free marketeer


Republican
- This includes a large bulk of modern-day American politicians, whether Republican or Democratic. This includes values of basic racial equality but not necessarily affirmative action. It's a strong rejection of racism and a strong embrace of democracy, but not into the social levelling or hyper-secularism of the democrat level.

Anarchist
- While perhaps not supporting the total elimination and privatization of the state and police, an anarchist supports individual rights in virtually all conflicts between communities and individuals. Many in the US Libertarian Party ascribe to this belief, but many anarchists also find their way into fringe groups or simply abstentionism. A good rule of thumb for the anarchist level is that the only relations or acts that can be prohibited are those that initiate force and fraud - a view first famously summarized by Mill then enshrined into the non-aggression or zero aggression principle.

Free Marketeer
- Accepting that the market is the fairest and most effective device for setting wages and prices, those in this category support freer trade, deregulation, privatization, market reforms, tax cuts and economic liberalization. This category includes Reagan and most Republicans, tax cutters, free traders, and those seeking to shrink governemnt and encourage commerce and business. They associate economic success with much less government interference, low inflation, easy access to trade and business creation, and wealth creation.

I'd say I was more of a Libertarian bodering on Anarchist, but otherwise, I thought that was a good test. Nice find.
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liberal-leaning radical-leaning anarcho-capitalist

Radical-Leaning - Those American politicians not in the republican category are probably in this section. It is moving in the same direction as the republican group, embraces democracy and rejects racism, but perhaps these people strongly support the death penalty or stand opposed to gay marriage. In American terms, these are more conservative people, but on this scale - which includes a wider range of global and historical politics - they are clustered under radical-leaning.

Liberal-Leaning - Those moving in the direction of individual autonomy, critical of government, opposed to sin taxes and moral codes fall in this area. A majority of Americans fall here or in the moderate section.

Anarcho-Capitalist - Those who believe that all voluntary and non-fraudulent market transactions are acceptable or good are anarcho-capitalists for these purposes, even if they do not reject the state. They for the most part want to repeal anti-trust laws, legalize virtually all markets and products and let the market set wages and prices - they are also against involuntary taxes and for unilateral free trade. Virtually no one outside real world libertarian and anarchist circles ascribes to this belief in practice. They associate economic success with the ability to easily create business and a near total lack of taxes and regulations.
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Radical-Conservative: 27
Liberal-Populist: 30
Capitalist-Socialist: 27

anarchical republican free marketeer

Republican - This includes a large bulk of modern-day American politicians, whether Republican or Democratic. This includes values of basic racial equality but not necessarily affirmative action. It's a strong rejection of racism and a strong embrace of democracy, but not into the social levelling or hyper-secularism of the democrat level.


Anarchist - While perhaps not supporting the total elimination and privatization of the state and police, an anarchist supports individual rights in virtually all conflicts between communities and individuals. Many in the US Libertarian Party ascribe to this belief, but many anarchists also find their way into fringe groups or simply abstentionism. A good rule of thumb for the anarchist level is that the only relations or acts that can be prohibited are those that initiate force and fraud - a view first famously summarized by Mill then enshrined into the non-aggression or zero aggression principle.

Free Marketeer - Accepting that the market is the fairest and most effective device for setting wages and prices, those in this category support freer trade, deregulation, privatization, market reforms, tax cuts and economic liberalization. This category includes Reagan and most Republicans, tax cutters, free traders, and those seeking to shrink governemnt and encourage commerce and business. They associate economic success with much less government interference, low inflation, easy access to trade and business creation, and wealth creation.
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republican liberal-leaning planner

Republican - This includes a large bulk of modern-day American politicians, whether Republican or Democratic. This includes values of basic racial equality but not necessarily affirmative action. It's a strong rejection of racism and a strong embrace of democracy, but not into the social levelling or hyper-secularism of the democrat level.

Liberal-Leaning - Those moving in the direction of individual autonomy, critical of government, opposed to sin taxes and moral codes fall in this area. A majority of Americans fall here or in the moderate section.

Planner - Few Democrats fit here, but FDR is probably the most aggressive move in this direction, followed by LBJ. They believe that the market is useful for many areas, but overall it is too chaotic, irrational or unfair, and it takes the keen eye of the state or bureaucracy to correct market imperfections. They support nationalization of industries, guaranteed employment for all, massive welfare entitlements, and massive public works. They associate economic success with high employment, high production, and massive government involvement; the super-rich are usually allowed to still exist normally, but less so in business or managerial capacities. Ultimately, the market is either short-sighted or unfair, and some outside force must step in to correct it.

i think the republican part is the only one that doesnt fit...o well...interesting test
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i think the republican part is the only one that doesnt fit...o well...interesting test
The term republican, in this case, refers to a moderately egalitarian outlook and has nothing to do with the American political party.
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Doc copied me again... even though he got here first.
But I was born first.
Yeah, but my Dad could beat up yours!
Your dad's not the French one, is he?
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Your dad's not the French one, is he?
Yeah he is, and he could beat up your Dad!!


Assuming you Father attempts to deny him of some form of benefits...

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Yeah he is, and he could beat up your Dad!!


Assuming you Father attempts to deny him of some form of benefits...

My dad's a Republican, so I'm sure he would. Plus he despises the French. And he's a pretty big guy.
I'd advise for your father not to try any student demonstrations in his yard.
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