Right or Left?

[xxkxx]

Just a little survey to take a look at your political standings.

Where do you politically stand?: (Left, center, right)
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: (Working, Middle, Upper)
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: (Dont care, Kind of, Strong)
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: (yes, no)
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: (yes, no)
Specific political party you support:
Age: (just to clarify so i understand the nature of these points of veiws)

Me:

Where do you politically stand?: Left
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: Middle
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: Strong
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: YES
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: YES
Specific political party you support: Used to be Labour but now im not so sure......i suppose they are better than the alternatives
Age: 15

[Jean Poutine]

Left or right is such an useless, overly one-dimensional spectrum.

I consider myself very much right wing when it comes to economic issues (ie I'm a dirty capitalist) but I find myself much more to the left when it comes to social issues (ie I'm a dirty liberal). What does that make me, where does that make me stand? Center? Are you fucking kidding, centrist policies are weak-willed and flaccid. Libertarian? Robert Nozick's a crazy asshole and the world doesn't work that way. Where does libertarianism stand on that scale anyway?

Even splitting the spectrum into two axes has its own problems. I believe in immigrant insertion but also harsher immigration standards. I believe in tougher (not necessarily lengthened prison terms, but a component of restorative justice in addition to prison terms would be cool) sentences but I'm all for decriminalizing prostitution, and maybe even weed.

I "support" the Conservative Party of Canada but I find that their social conservative wing is repugnant, backwards and extremely unlikeable (and Stockwell Day looks like somebody who would create homosexual concentration, uh I mean rehab camps or something). Furthermore I think that Harper is a dickwad and if I had any other (viable) choice I would not vote for them. Does that mean I support them, or not? Am I really a Conservative because I utterly detest 70% of their membership?

If you really want to know where somebody stands politically you need a left/right axis for every major political issue. The left/right split as commonly applied is bullshit.

[xxkxx]

Left or right is such an useless, overly one-dimensional spectrum.

I consider myself very much right wing when it comes to economic issues (ie I'm a dirty capitalist) but I find myself much more to the left when it comes to social issues (ie I'm a dirty liberal). What does that make me, where does that make me stand? Center? Are you fucking kidding, centrist policies are weak-willed and flaccid. Libertarian? Robert Nozick's a crazy asshole and the world doesn't work that way. Where does libertarianism stand on that scale anyway?

Even splitting the spectrum into two axes has its own problems. I believe in immigrant insertion but also harsher immigration standards. I believe in tougher (not necessarily lengthened prison terms, but a component of restorative justice in addition to prison terms would be cool) sentences but I'm all for decriminalizing prostitution, and maybe even weed.

I "support" the Conservative Party of Canada but I find that their social conservative wing is repugnant, backwards and extremely unlikeable (and Stockwell Day looks like somebody who would create homosexual concentration, uh I mean rehab camps or something). Furthermore I think that Harper is a dickwad and if I had any other (viable) choice I would not vote for them. Does that mean I support them, or not? Am I really a Conservative because I utterly detest 70% of their membership?

If you really want to know where somebody stands politically you need a left/right axis for every major political issue. The left/right split as commonly applied is bullshit.

Ok i see your point but this is just a simple survey. Remember this is TEEN forums so not that many people are going to have such a complicated view on politics. And dont get mad at me for the survey, im just interested.

[slappy]

Where do you politically stand?: (Left, center, right)-
LEFT

In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: (Working, Middle, Upper)- MIDDLE

How strongly do you believe in your political views?: (Dont care, Kind of, Strong)-
VERY STRONGLY

Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: (yes, no)
I THINK SO

Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: (yes, no)
NO, MOST OF MY FAMILY ARE RIGHT WINGERS

Specific political party you support:
DEMOCRATIC/DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST

Age:
17 (18 IN FEB)

[Azunite]

[QUOTE=xxkxx;1556028]Just a little survey to take a look at your political standings.

Where do you politically stand?: Left
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: Upper
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: Strong
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: Yes
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: Yes
Specific political party you support: Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi
Age: 17

[Jean Poutine]

Ok i see your point but this is just a simple survey. Remember this is TEEN forums so not that many people are going to have such a complicated view on politics. And dont get mad at me for the survey, im just interested.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand what I said but for the sake of not being a complete douche I'll throw in.

Where do you politically stand?: Right
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: Working or lower middle
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: Strong
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: No
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: Yes
Specific political party you support: Coalition pour l'avenir du Québec (CAQ)/Conservative Party of Canada (CPC)
Age: 21

[Gandalf]

Just a little survey to take a look at your political standings.

Where do you politically stand?: I support British Labour, so that makes me centre left.
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: (Working, Middle, Upper) Working.
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: (Dont care, Kind of, Strong) Strong
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: (yes, no) No
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: (yes, no)Yes
Specific political party you support: Labour party (UK)
Age: I'm 15.

[aperson444]

Where do you politically stand?: Far-Left (and very Libertarian according to the political compass)
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: Lower to center middle
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: Very strongly
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: Nope
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: Not really
Specific political party you support: Party for Socialist Liberation, Communist Parties except for CPUSA. As of now, I support the Republican party by way of Congressman Ron Paul (the others are raving idiots).
Age: 15

[Modus Operandi]

Spectrum: Center-ish
Class: Middle
Convictions in beliefs: Fairly strong
Agreement w/ friends: Yes
Agreement w/ family: Probably
Specific political party: Probably Democratic Party
Age: 16

[Jupiter]

Where do you politically stand?: (Left, center, right) right
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: (Working, Middle, Upper) working
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: (Dont care, Kind of, Strong) strong
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: (yes, no) no lol
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: (yes, no) eh, half&& half
Specific political party you support: person, not party
Age: (just to clarify so i understand the nature of these points of veiws) 14

[screamtobeheard]

Where do you politically stand?: (Left, center, right) Left.
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: (Working, Middle, Upper) Middle.
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: (Dont care, Kind of, Strong) I'm pretty strong on the ones that are important to me.
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: (yes, no) No. I go to an all girl's Catholic school, so their opinions and my opinion differ greatly.
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: (yes, no) Eh. Not really.
Specific political party you support: I'm a registered Democrat.
Age: (just to clarify so i understand the nature of these points of views) 17.

[Good Night]

Where do you politically stand?: (Left, center, right):center
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: (Working, Middle, Upper):Middle
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: (Dont care, Kind of, Strong):kind of
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: no
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: no
Specific political party you support:I Don't care much about political parties.

[Maxxie]

Where do you politically stand?: Left-centrist
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: Upper Middle
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: Kind of, I used to be big on it but now it kind of doesn't matter.
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: No.
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: Oh god, No.
Specific political party you support: Libertarian
Age: 15. I'm your average butthurt adolescent.

[anonymous53]

Where do you politically stand?: Center
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: Uppermiddle class
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: Meh
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: No
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: no
Specific political party you support:Anonymous party of America *trollface*
Age: 18

[Gordo]

Where do you politically stand?: ( center)
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: (Upper)
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: ( Kind of)
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: ( no)
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: ( no)
Specific political party you support: none or independant
Age: (just to clarify so i understand the nature of these points of veiws)
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[PerpetualImperfexion]

Where do you politically stand?: (Left, center, right)
Right
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: (Working, Middle, Upper)
Working
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: (Dont care, Kind of, Strong)
Strong
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: (yes, no)
Meh, kind of. Most kids at my school are unable to grasp the concept of politics...
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: (yes, no)
Dad's side of the family: Yes | Mom's side: Not sure
Specific political party you support:
Republican
Age: (just to clarify so i understand the nature of these points of veiws)
Thirteen

[jerry102]

Where do you politically stand?: (Left, center, right) center - left
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: (Working, Middle, Upper) probably middle
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: (Dont care, Kind of, Strong) strong
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: (yes, no)probably yes
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: (yes, no) yes
Specific political party you support:democratic party, but I might switch side depending on the issue
Age: (just to clarify so i understand the nature of these points of veiws) 17

[Gaybaby94]

My name says it all!

[Amnesiac]

Where do you politically stand?: (Left, center, right)
Libertarian

In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: (Working, Middle, Upper)
Upper-middle

How strongly do you believe in your political views?: (Dont care, Kind of, Strong)
Strongly

Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: (yes, no)
Yes

Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: (yes, no)
No idea.

Specific political party you support:
Libertarian Party

Age: (just to clarify so I understand the nature of these points of views)
16

[Genghis Khan]

Where do you politically stand?

Centre-Left. Mostly objective.

In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?:

Middle class.

How strongly do you believe in your political views?:

Not a great deal. I'm pretty willing to change my beliefs.

Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?:

More or less.

Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?:

Less or more.

Specific political party you support:

None. I only know what I want and do not want in society, there's policies and ideals that I am in congruence with in a lot of parties and ideologies but I don't like sticking with one particular group and siding with it even if it does something I don't agree with. I like staying objective for the most part.

Age: (just to clarify so i understand the nature of these points of veiws)

I don't see how this helps, but I'm 18.

[Syvelocin]

Where do you politically stand?: Left, if those are my options
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: I'm poor as fuck, my family is probably middle
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: I'm very firm and passionate about what I believe in. So quite strong.
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: Yeah. I don't have many friends who are conservative. I tend to not be able to shut up about political and religious shit and I scare them off.
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: Yes
Specific political party you support: I mean, I don't really support anyone. I have issues because as far as American parties I'd probably go for one of the smaller ones in terms of beliefs but there's really only two parties here it seems. I mean, I would prefer a democrat to be running the country to a republican, and my family is Lib Dem.
Age: 19

[tHe_Jester1080]

Where do you politically stand?: (Left, center, right) right
In what class would you say you (and your family) were in?: (Working, Middle, Upper) Middle
How strongly do you believe in your political views?: (Dont care, Kind of, Strong) strongly
Would you say that the majority of your friends think what you think?: (yes, no) 50/50
Would you say that the majority of your family think what you think?: (yes, no) yes
Specific political party you support: republican party
Age: (just to clarify so i understand the nature of these points of veiws) 16