Survey

[Vlerchan]

I was never quite satisfied with the stickied survey here so I designed this [disclaimer: in like 30 minutes].

I would imagine though that the questions would be less accessible to most general posters. I'm also looking more for interaction with the statements as opposed to a straight answer. It should become more clear from when I respond. I'm also cool to add questions on request. As long as I think they are good at least.

There's more political-economy questions for obvious reasons.

General
Where do you live?
If any, what political party do you support?
Please describe your political views in as few or many words as preferable.,
What is the most important principal or value in politics? Eg., freedom, social cohesion.
Please list one role-model.

Political theory
Is there a such thing as legitimate government? If so, what are the characteristics involved.,
In liberal-democratic politics, who does ultimate sovereignty rest with?
Do you support the spirit of the French revolution?
Do people possess a set of inalienable rights transcending all national and domestic politics., i.e., human rights?
People have a right to a community.,
"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"?

Political-economy
On the whole, are worker's are fairly compensated by broadly free-markets?
Are tariffs and import quotas required for the well-being of a domestic economy?
What is the ideal manner to deal with the distribution of welfare?
Is taxation is theft?
How should governments act, if at all, when it comes to recessions?
What is the most important driver of economic growth?
Should economic decision-makers target inflation or the unemployment rate? If both, to what extent?
Independent central banks are a net benefit to our economies.
Immigrants are a net benefit to our economies.

Geo-politics
Was the US-led coalition right to invade Iraq?
Do you support the War on Terror? To what extent? Please respond with reference to specific policies.
Greece should be forced out of the EU.,
What is your opinion on Russia and it's ostensible expansionist ambitions?
With regards to Syria, the West [or otherwise - please state] should side with...,
With regards to the immigration crisis in North Africa, the EU should...,
With regards to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the ideal solution is...,
Countries that can, should seek to impose liberal-democratic values across the globe.

Social, Identity, and Domestic politics
Same-sex relationships deserve the same amount of recognition [legal and social] as opposite-sex relationships.,
How should out societies treat Transgender people?
Postmodern liberalism aims for valueless, as opposed to tolerant, societies.
To me, immigrants represent.,
Islam is a problem, in and of itself.,
Feminism is irrelevant to modern inter-gender relations.
These days, people are too casual about sex.
Foods containing GMOs should be labelled to state this.
More should be done with regards to climate change? If so, what.,

[Vlerchan]

General
Where do you live? Ireland
If any, what political party do you support? N/a.
Please describe your political views in as few or many words as preferable., I support the creation of a world of where the broadest range of expression is ensured through the creation of a stable economic base [denationalised market socialism] and the conservation of distinct cultural identities, with people's identities being maintained with reference to group as opposed to individualised allegiances.
What is the most important principal or value in politics? Recognition of humanities grapple with the absurd.
Please list one role-model. N/a

Political theory
Is there a such thing as legitimate government? If so, what are the characteristics involved., I don't believe there's a such thing as legitimate government. Government is just a means of organising violence and mediating conflict amongst factions of some local hegamon. From there, there's just governments acting in my own interests and government's that aren't.
In liberal-democratic politics, who does ultimate sovereignty rest with? She, who which determines the state of exception. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_exception)
Do you support the spirit of the French revolution? Yes.
Do people possess a set of inalienable rights transcending all national and domestic politics., i.e., human rights? I don't believe in this in the strictest sense of the ideal. But I do believe that the point in life is to create and maintain meaning - because otherwise what's life? - and that entails the establishment of a certain number of rights and duties.
People have a right to a community., Yes. Or more like it, people have a right to the upholding and protection of their national-cultural identities.
"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"? Of course.

Political-economy
On the whole, are worker's are fairly compensated by broadly free-markets? Labour markets are products of institutional relations which produce different context-dependent valuations. Within a given context the valuation given tends to be the fairest though - Even if the Arrow-Debreu theorem isn't binding
Are tariffs and import quotas required for the well-being of a domestic economy? Fuck no.
What is the ideal manner to deal with the distribution of welfare? I support a basic minimum income that is offered to all naturalised citizens that happen to be over the age of 23. The value minimum income just be tied to economic realities [models!] - and not political whims.
Is taxation is theft? Lol no. Private-property feasibly is though.
How should governments act, if at all, when it comes to recessions? I made this broad out of consideration for other people. First call: interest rate decrease and measure to set increased inflation expectations., When at the ZLB: QE., when diminishing marginal returns set in on QE., stimulus package. But at the same time spending and interest rates should be tied to an economies place within the business cycle, which should diminish the impact.
What is the most important driver of economic growth? Long-term, savings and investment, productivity increases.
Should economic decision-makers target inflation or the unemployment rate? If both, to what extent? Central banks should target inflation with the intent of unemployment resting at the Natural Rate. Governments should act to ensure that the natural rate is at the minimum feasible.
Independent central banks are a net benefit to our economies. Yes.
Immigrants are a net benefit to our economies. Yes. It's more arguable with regards to societies.

Geo-politics
Was the US-led coalition right to invade Iraq? No, Ba'athism was more or less the best thing about the Middle East. Not to mention the whole ISIL-thing developing later.
Do you support the War on Terror? To what extent? Please respond with reference to specific policies. No. So far the WoT has just contributed to making the situation worse for more-or-less all parties involved outside the Western bourgeoisie.
Greece should be forced out of the EU., No. Even if the economic argument that Berlin poses/d makes/d sense, Greece holds too much of an important geo-political situation to risk.
What is your opinion on Russia and it's ostensible expansionist ambitions? If I'm honest I'm not sure. I take issue with interference with the New Silk Road though.
With regards to Syria, the West [or otherwise - please state] should side with..., Bashar Al-Asaad and Loyalist forces first, and the liberal-socialist Kurds second.
With regards to the immigration crisis in North Africa, the EU should..., Intern in order to leave time for planning the particulars, disperse the immigrants across the European Union, and then in the long-term arrange their re-plantation into states with the states Afro-Maghrebi cultural-majorities., i.e., North Africa. Of course, with the long-term demographic profile, age-wise, for Europe panning out as predicted it might be required that prevailing levels of immigrants are maintained.
With regards to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the ideal solution is..., Two-states - Palestine existing under Fathas.
Countries that can, should seek to impose liberal-democratic values across the globe. Nope, see WoT.

Social, Identity, and Domestic politics
Same-sex relationships deserve the same amount of recognition [legal and social] as opposite-sex relationships., Yes. We gain nothing from their suppression.
How should out societies treat Transgender people? Like other people.
Postmodern liberalism aims for valueless, as opposed to tolerant, societies. More-or-less. Like even look at how the word 'tolerant' has been moved from 'indifference' to 'acceptance' on most social issues. Liberals don't seem to have the construction of something in mind.
To me, immigrants represent., The collapse of irredentist tendencies within nationalism, it being a product of people de-linking their identities from their lands.
Islam is a problem, in and of itself., In general I find the inherent intolerance of monotheistic religions to be problematic to the creation of the political situation I favour.
Feminism is irrelevant to modern inter-gender relations. Lol no.

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I should have added that people can skip the questions they don't like.

Please also don't merge the last two posts.

[phuckphace]

General
Where do you live? - Midwest US
If any, what political party do you support? - none
Please describe your political views in as few or many words as preferable. - Third Position with emphasis on "socialism for normal people", i.e. as much socialism as is reasonable, with fewest changes to the traditional social order as possible.
What is the most important principal or value in politics? Eg., freedom, social cohesion. - Ordnung.
Please list one role-model. - the Strasser brothers.

Political theory
Is there a such thing as legitimate government? If so, what are the characteristics involved. - strictly speaking, no, Vlerchan's summary is correct. Then again, nothing we do is objectively 'legit'.
In liberal-democratic politics, who does ultimate sovereignty rest with? - the state
Do you support the spirit of the French revolution? - oui
Do people possess a set of inalienable rights transcending all national and domestic politics., i.e., human rights? - no
People have a right to a community. - no, I don't believe people have the objective 'right' to anything, however I strongly support this arrangement because I feel it's best for everyone in it.
"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"? - partially, yes. I view class struggle as part of the picture, but not all of it.

Political-economy
On the whole, are worker's fairly compensated by broadly free-markets? - no. the efficiency of free markets and the interests of the working class are incompatible.
Are tariffs and import quotas required for the well-being of a domestic economy? - generally, yes. I would tariff and restrict imports selectively by going down a list and including/excluding certain things based on perceived impact to domestic workers. that's to say, there might not be a need to tariff something if it's something we can't produce domestically.
What is the ideal manner to deal with the distribution of welfare? - A minimum basic income, with a phat bonus for currently employed individuals and households.
Is taxation theft? - no. theft is a legal concept, and taxation is legally codified.
How should governments act, if at all, when it comes to recessions? - stimulus spending, with focus on job creation.
What is the most important driver of economic growth? - government spending, when reasonable.
Should economic decision-makers target inflation or the unemployment rate? If both, to what extent? - both, but with focus on lowering unemployment.
Independent central banks are a net benefit to our economies. - hahahahahaha........no. one single national bank would be fine.
Immigrants are a net benefit to our economies. - no.

Geo-politics
Was the US-led coalition right to invade Iraq? - no.
Do you support the War on Terror? To what extent? Please respond with reference to specific policies. - no.
Greece should be forced out of the EU. - n/a, the EU should be forced out of this plane of existence.
What is your opinion on Russia and it's ostensible expansionist ambitions? - I honestly have no clue. everything I've read on Russian ambitions to date didn't strike me as particularly explanatory or convincing. we don't need any expansionism by anyone, however.
With regards to Syria, the West [or otherwise - please state] should side with... Assad.
With regards to the immigration crisis in North Africa, the EU should... do nothing. Europe for Europeans.
With regards to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the ideal solution is...Two-state solution. if that doesn't work, ship them both to the Moon or something. tired of hearing about it tbh
Countries that can, should seek to impose liberal-democratic values across the globe. - no.

Social, Identity, and Domestic politics
Same-sex relationships deserve the same amount of recognition [legal and social] as opposite-sex relationships. - no.
How should out societies treat Transgenderism? - as a mental disorder, compulsory institutionalization.
Postmodern liberalism aims for valueless, as opposed to tolerant, societies. - true.
To me, immigrants represent...tools of the bourgeoisie to suppress wages and undermine social cohesion. it may have been different in another time, but that's definitely what modern day Immigration 2.0 is.
Islam is a problem, in and of itself. - no.
Feminism is irrelevant to modern inter-gender relations. - it's not "irrelevant", simply the wrong approach.
These days, people are too casual about sex. - yes.
Foods containing GMOs should be labelled to state this. - yes.
More should be done with regards to climate change? If so, what? - yes, but at this point I'm not sure we can do much. even if the US went fully renewable energy and reduced its pollution output by two-thirds, we've still got China pumping literal tons of shit into the atmosphere, and India is a sewage pond too. I have no idea.

[Stronk Serb]

General
Where do you live? The glorious clay of Serbia
If any, what political party do you support? Serbian Radical Party
Please describe your political views in as few or many words as preferable., Social conservative, economically centrist with an emphasis on cutting the profits of companies for the sake of bettering the wages of the workers
What is the most important principal or value in politics? Eg., freedom, social cohesion. Good education for the whole population and a healthy society
Please list one role-model. Доктор правних наука, Војислав Шешељ

Political theory
Is there a such thing as legitimate government? If so, what are the characteristics involved., Working towards what it saud it would if elected, also work in most interests of the people.
In liberal-democratic politics, who does ultimate sovereignty rest with? The sheeple, I guess.
Do you support the spirit of the French revolution? Well, somewhat, just not the heads rolling part.
Do people possess a set of inalienable rights transcending all national and domestic politics., i.e., human rights? No. Look at Saudi Arabia.
People have a right to a community., Yes
"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"? Not in most cases.

Political-economy
On the whole, are worker's are fairly compensated by broadly free-markets? No, they get jack shit.
Are tariffs and import quotas required for the well-being of a domestic economy? Yes, but extremely high tarrifs can hurt an economy that isn't self sufficient. Tarrif the products that are massively produced locally.
What is the ideal manner to deal with the distribution of welfare? Determine a minimal living price and have the state pay out the diference between lower salaries and the minimal price of lifing.
Is taxation is theft? No, you pay the cop to protect you, the fireman to save you, the doctor to healyou, the teacher to educate you, the soldier to protect you...
How should governments act, if at all, when it comes to recessions? Work for the best of the people, not the bankers which usually cause them.
What is the most important driver of economic growth? A planned, well regulated and organized production and service sector.
Should economic decision-makers target inflation or the unemployment rate? If both, to what extent? Both, but give a slight advantage to unemployment.
Independent central banks are a net benefit to our economies. No, I support a nationalised central bank, but essentially it all comes down to leadership.
Immigrants are a net benefit to our economies. Only if the domestic workers are employed beyond a high percent.

Geo-politics
Was the US-led coalition right to invade Iraq? No, shame on them.
Do you support the War on Terror? To what extent? Please respond with reference to specific policies. No, increased military deployment outside native borders adds fuel to the fire, unless the US nukes the whole Middle East, they will hate and oppose them if they maintain a military presencs.
Greece should be forced out of the EU., Disband the EU or shift their politics and allegiances away from the US and NATO.
What is your opinion on Russia and it's ostensible expansionist ambitions? None negative. Why is everyone up at them? When the US invades someone for no reason, everybody is lije 'FOR FREEDUMB!', but when Russia annexes a piece of land that wants to be a oart of Russia, they call them barbarians and agressors.
With regards to Syria, the West [or otherwise - please state] should side with..., No one, pull your cocks out of that hornet's nest.
With regards to the immigration crisis in North Africa, the EU should..., Ship them back.
With regards to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the ideal solution is..., Either a dual-state or all of it under Israel with a palestinian autonomous region.
Countries that can, should seek to impose liberal-democratic values across the globe. No, some countries, if not all aren't capable of democracy.

Social, Identity, and Domestic politics
Same-sex relationships deserve the same amount of recognition [legal and social] as opposite-sex relationships., No
How should out societies treat Transgenderism? Like a disorder it is.
Postmodern liberalism aims for valueless, as opposed to tolerant, societies. Screw liberals of any kind.
To me, immigrants represent., A double-edged blade
Islam is a problem, in and of itself.,It is a problem when a bunch of Turks or Arabs want to establish their islamic state in a neighbourhood of *insert EU city here*
Feminism is irrelevant to modern inter-gender relations. I support marxist feminism, not this neoliberal nonsense.
These days, people are too casual about sex. Yes, it is an intimate thing.
Foods containing GMOs should be labelled to state this. Yes
More should be done with regards to climate change? If so, what. Yes, it should. Generaly mire respinsible policies and legislation for protection of the environment and harsher penalties for not abiding them.

[tovaris]

I was never quite satisfied with the stickied survey here so I designed this [disclaimer: in like 30 minutes].



neither was i

General
Where do you live? in a FYR called Repulic of Slovenia;
Ljubljana
If any, what political party do you support?
IDS (http://www.demokraticni-socializem.si/)
Please describe your political views in as few or many words as preferable.,
communist
What is the most important principal or value in politics? Eg., freedom, social cohesion.
fredom of the nation(s)
Please list one role-model.
Josip Broz-TITO

Political theory
Is there a such thing as legitimate government? If so, what are the characteristics involved.,
Yes. Communist.
In liberal-democratic politics, who does ultimate sovereignty rest with?
I hate neo-liberals
Do you support the spirit of the French revolution?
Mostly.
Do people possess a set of inalienable rights transcending all national and domestic politics., i.e., human rights?
Yes, but criminals waiver many of those rights when they comite a crime
People have a right to a community.,
Yes
"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"?

Political-economy
On the whole, are worker's are fairly compensated by broadly free-markets?
didnt realy get the sentence, but i believe in a marcetles world
Are tariffs and import quotas required for the well-being of a domestic economy?
Yes, tax everething
What is the ideal manner to deal with the distribution of welfare?
state
Is taxation is theft?
no, more taxes for the rich
How should governments act, if at all, when it comes to recessions?
nationalization, mas public labour projects
What is the most important driver of economic growth?
do we realy need it? i mean in a communist world...
Should economic decision-makers target inflation or the unemployment rate? If both, to what extent?
unemploiment, 0 unemploiment is the goal
Independent central banks are a net benefit to our economies.
no, govement must have control
Immigrants are a net benefit to our economies.

haha tody, we have no use for them here, but tomorow there will be no need to imigrate and no need tof imigrants


Geo-politics
Was the US-led coalition right to invade Iraq?
NO!!
Do you support the War on Terror?
No
To what extent?
non
Please respond with reference to specific policies.
Greece should be forced out of the EU.,
no but economicaly they should file for bancropcy
What is your opinion on Russia and it's ostensible expansionist ambitions?
i like russia, the stand up to USA, plus they are not agressive, they are wery likable
With regards to Syria, the West [or otherwise - please state] should side with...,
thw west should newe have destabilized asad, now we should help him defet ISIS
With regards to the immigration crisis in North Africa, the EU should...,
stabilize the arab spring damaged antions
With regards to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the ideal solution is...,
destroy izrael give land bac to palestine
Countries that can, should seek to impose liberal-democratic values across the globe.
im realy not that familiar with liber democracy, remings me of neoliberalism

Social, Identity, and Domestic politics
Same-sex relationships deserve the same amount of recognition [legal and social] as opposite-sex relationships.,
Yes
How should out societies treat Transgenderism?
first examine them medicaly thurely, psiko, hormonal, and only than let them go frew with stuf like changing their sex
Postmodern liberalism aims for valueless, as opposed to tolerant, societies.
To me, immigrants represent.,
war in a far away land
Islam is a problem, in and of itself.,
no
Feminism is irrelevant to modern inter-gender relations.
yes
These days, people are too casual about sex.
i agree,
Foods containing GMOs should be labelled to state this.
yes and made ilegal for human consumption until we run bateries of tests on new gmo for at leest 10 years
More should be done with regards to climate change? If so, what.,
yes, 90 per cent tax on fosile fuels after 10 years of this ban them

[Sir Suomi]

General
Where do you live? Nebraska, United States.
If any, what political party do you support? Libertarian.
Please describe your political views in as few or many words as preferable., Less governmental involvement in our every day lives.
What is the most important principal or value in politics? Eg., freedom, social cohesion. Freedom from tyranny.
Please list one role-model. Ron Paul.

Political theory
Is there a such thing as legitimate government? If so, what are the characteristics involved., Depends. From a technical point of view, no. However realistically I'd say if it is recognized by both it's people and the rest of the world, then yes.
In liberal-democratic politics, who does ultimate sovereignty rest with? The people.
Do you support the spirit of the French revolution? Yes.
Do people possess a set of inalienable rights transcending all national and domestic politics., i.e., human rights? Every man, woman, and child should feel free to live their life as they please as long is their actions do not cause harm to others either directly or indirectly.
People have a right to a community., Yes.
"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"? I disagree. Unless you're literally just being given money for simply existing, every person must work to achieve wealth. Some are better at doing this than others and/or have had a head start compared to others.

Political-economy
On the whole, are worker's are fairly compensated by broadly free-markets? Yes. Their work provides goods/services to others which as long as what they do remains in need will continue to provide the workers themselves with income.
Are tariffs and import quotas required for the well-being of a domestic economy? No. Tariffs can lead to foreign economic powers from investing in a country.
What is the ideal manner to deal with the distribution of welfare? Only to those who genuinely need it, i;e those with physical/mental disabilities
Is taxation is theft? Yes. No matter what angle you look at it, it is objectively theft. However if used correctly there is nothing wrong with tax.
How should governments act, if at all, when it comes to recessions? Allow the economy to bounce back naturally. Economies naturally will grow and recess no matter how much a government attempts to watch over it.
What is the most important driver of economic growth? Supply and Demand.
Should economic decision-makers target inflation or the unemployment rate? If both, to what extent? Inflation, because if left alone it will cause even more individuals to experience monetary issues.
Independent central banks are a net benefit to our economies. No. Currency should be managed by a governmental institution in order to avoid inflation.
Immigrants are a net benefit to our economies. If educated and willing to assimilate within a culture, yes. However uneducated individuals unwilling to assimilate should be barred from entering any developed nation.[/B]

Geo-politics
Was the US-led coalition right to invade Iraq? No. Saddam kept stability in the region.
Do you support the War on Terror? To what extent? Please respond with reference to specific policies. No. The more we get involved in the region the more hostility we will face. The War on Terror could have been avoided if we'd have used more common sense and stayed out of foreign issues during the Cold War.
Greece should be forced out of the EU., They should willingly leave themselves.
What is your opinion on Russia and it's ostensible expansionist ambitions? If nations willingly wish to come back into Russia, they should feel free to. However I don't think they should annex countries who don't wish to be annexed.
With regards to Syria, the West [or otherwise - please state] should side with..., Neither. Allow them all to die if that's what they want to do to themselves. Either side we support will cause strife for us later on.
With regards to the immigration crisis in North Africa, the EU should..., Not allow immigrants from the region in. Provide humanitarian care for those who need it, but don't allow these immigrants to drag down the rest of Europe.
With regards to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the ideal solution is..., Allow Palestine to exist as it's own nation on the condition it ceases terrorist attacks on Israel.
Countries that can, should seek to impose liberal-democratic values across the globe. If the people wish it, yes.

Social, Identity, and Domestic politics
Same-sex relationships deserve the same amount of recognition [legal and social] as opposite-sex relationships., Yes, but it shouldn't be seen as something normal. Regardless of what you want to say, it's still abnormal compared to the rest of society.
How should out societies treat Transgenderism? If those want to do it, you can. I wouldn't recognize their "new gender" on a legal or medical status however. Also, society shouldn't be forced to accept these people or else be branded as "intolerant". People have a right to their own opinion.
Postmodern liberalism aims for valueless, as opposed to tolerant, societies. True.
To me, immigrants represent., Either a positive or negative influence. If their cultures and education level matches the indigenous population then there is no issue. If they don't match, they cause more harm than good.
Islam is a problem, in and of itself., Those who practice it peacefully are no issue. However Islam has motivated many acts of violence throughout history, so I wouldn't mind if Islam ceased to exist.
Feminism is irrelevant to modern inter-gender relations. Feminism is fucking cancer.
These days, people are too casual about sex. Very true.
Foods containing GMOs should be labelled to state this. No. There's no solid evidence connecting GMOs to health issues.
More should be done with regards to climate change? If so, what., Reduce pollution from our economic areas.

[Babs]

General

Where do you live? USA.
If any, what political party do you support? Meh, I don't care about parties. On that test that was posted here a while back, I aligned most with the libertarian, democrat and green parties or whatever.
Please describe your political views in as few or many words as preferable., legalize the ganja. Okay, for real though, lesa government involvement.
What is the most important principal or value in politics? Eg., freedom, social cohesion. Freedom.
Please list one role-model. Um... I don't know.

Political theory
Is there a such thing as legitimate government? If so, what are the characteristics involved., damn idk
In liberal-democratic politics, who does ultimate sovereignty rest with? The people
Do you support the spirit of the French revolution? Yavole.
Do people possess a set of inalienable rights transcending all national and domestic politics., i.e., human rights? Yep.
People have a right to a community., yep.
"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"? To an extent yes.

Political-economy
On the whole, are worker's are fairly compensated by broadly free-markets? Nope.
Are tariffs and import quotas required for the well-being of a domestic economy? Not necessarily.
What is the ideal manner to deal with the distribution of welfare? Whoever needs it most gets it.
Is taxation is theft? Not necessarily.
How should governments act, if at all, when it comes to recessions? They should look out for the little guy for once.
What is the most important driver of economic growth? Fuck idk. Can y'all tell economics isn't my strong suit?
Should economic decision-makers target inflation or the unemployment rate? If both, to what extent? Both need attention.
Independent central banks are a net benefit to our economies. Not sure.
Immigrants are a net benefit to our economies. Yes.

Geo-politics
Was the US-led coalition right to invade Iraq? No.
Do you support the War on Terror? To what extent? Please respond with reference to specific policies. No. The U.S. needs to stay out of the Middle East.
Greece should be forced out of the EU., What good would trying to force them do?
What is your opinion on Russia and it's ostensible expansionist ambitions? No country should be forced into being annexed. Otherwise, fuck if I care.
With regards to Syria, the West [or otherwise - please state] should side with..., not familiar with Syrian politics.
With regards to the immigration crisis in North Africa, the EU should..., not familiar with this either.
With regards to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the ideal solution is..., it'd be best if they had a peace treaty or something.
Countries that can, should seek to impose liberal-democratic values across the globe. No. While some places have horrible government, I think trying to impose that on them will only serve to stir the pot.

Social, Identity, and Domestic politics
Same-sex relationships deserve the same amount of recognition [legal and social] as opposite-sex relationships., Yes.
How should out societies treat Transgender people? Just as you would any other person.
Postmodern liberalism aims for valueless, as opposed to tolerant, societies. Yes and no.
To me, immigrants represent., nothing different than any other person.
Islam is a problem, in and of itself., no.
Feminism is irrelevant to modern inter-gender relations. No.
These days, people are too casual about sex. No.
Foods containing GMOs should be labelled to state this. Sure.
More should be done with regards to climate change? If so, what., yep, such as converting to more friendly power sources, recycling, etc.

[ndrwmxwll]

General
Where do you live? kanada
If any, what political party do you support? a non-electoral revolutionary communist party
Please describe your political views in as few or many words as preferable., ...
What is the most important principal or value in politics? Eg., freedom, social cohesion. serve the people
Please list one role-model. the masses

Political theory
Is there a such thing as legitimate government? If so, what are the characteristics involved., all governments are legitimate according to somebodies interests somewhere
In liberal-democratic politics, who does ultimate sovereignty rest with? i dont into liberal-democratic politics and i dont understand the question
Do you support the spirit of the French revolution? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMYNfQlf1H8
Do people possess a set of inalienable rights transcending all national and domestic politics., i.e., human rights? no
People have a right to a community., yes
"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"? yes

Political-economy
On the whole, are worker's are fairly compensated by broadly free-markets? no
Are tariffs and import quotas required for the well-being of a domestic economy? no
What is the ideal manner to deal with the distribution of welfare? no
Is taxation is theft? yes
How should governments act, if at all, when it comes to recessions? no
What is the most important driver of economic growth? profit
Should economic decision-makers target inflation or the unemployment rate? If both, to what extent? yes, fully
Independent central banks are a net benefit to our economies. its not my economy
Immigrants are a net benefit to our economies. its not my economy

Geo-politics
Was the US-led coalition right to invade Iraq? right as in good? no
Do you support the War on Terror? To what extent? Please respond with reference to specific policies. no, fuck csis!!
Greece should be forced out of the EU., no
What is your opinion on Russia and it's ostensible expansionist ambitions? rising imperialist power
With regards to Syria, the West [or otherwise - please state] should side with..., revolutionaries should side with the kurds
With regards to the immigration crisis in North Africa, the EU should..., die
With regards to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the ideal solution is..., single-palestinian-state
Countries that can, should seek to impose liberal-democratic values across the globe. no

Social, Identity, and Domestic politics
Same-sex relationships deserve the same amount of recognition [legal and social] as opposite-sex relationships., yes, that is, none
How should out societies treat Transgender people? as people
Postmodern liberalism aims for valueless, as opposed to tolerant, societies. liberalism has values, they are just not mine or the working class'
To me, immigrants represent., what id do if i were them
Islam is a problem, in and of itself., no
Feminism is irrelevant to modern inter-gender relations. no
These days, people are too casual about sex. no
Foods containing GMOs should be labelled to state this. information is cool
More should be done with regards to climate change? If so, what., yes, revolution

[Jean Poutine]

General
Where do you live? Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
If any, what political party do you support? No party is exactly where I'd like them to be, but I don't dislike Option Nationale at the provincial level. Federal is a complete clusterfuck.
Please describe your political views in as few or many words as preferable., Ensuring strength through unity and unity through the conservation of traditional social values and isolationism.
What is the most important principal or value in politics? Eg., freedom, social cohesion. Stability in meaningful consensus.
Please list one role-model. The Patriotes, of course.


Political theory
Is there a such thing as legitimate government? If so, what are the characteristics involved., A legitimate government is one whose mandate and rules are not only found in the will of the citizenry, but continually flow from it. By that, I mean that only a democracy with a very high amount of citizen involvement is legitimate in my eyes. Our modern "vote and forget" democracy isn't.
In liberal-democratic politics, who does ultimate sovereignty rest with? The people. Government should be as close to its fount of legitimacy as possible, which means local government should play an important role and citizens should hold a lot of power and control over elected servants (for example, citizen's bills, recall mechanisms, etc).
Do you support the spirit of the French revolution? Liberté, égalité, fraternité. Nothing wrong with that, but Vichy's triplet is better : travail, famille, patrie.
Do people possess a set of inalienable rights transcending all national and domestic politics., i.e., human rights? No. The rights of a population are those the government are willing to protect by enforcing them using its monopoly on force. This is why direct democracy is valuable - this way, the population may decide for themselves which rights they hold dear and are willing to see enforced.
People have a right to a community., I think courts would do better enforcing collective or group rights in some respects. This focus on individual rights at all costs is killing society.
"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"? Seems very simplistic to me. History is not made up solely of the class struggle, nor do I believe the proletariat are in a state of permanent revolution.

Political-economy
On the whole, are worker's are fairly compensated by broadly free-markets? No. Free market means free exploitation.
Are tariffs and import quotas required for the well-being of a domestic economy? I think it is better to have less variety and quantity in goods but more domestic production than the reverse, if only for national and personal pride; contributing to the construction of a vehicle is much more satisfying than handling the paperwork for its importation. Lots of manufacturing jobs mean much less "bullshit jobs" that consist in pushing paper and not actually creating value.
What is the ideal manner to deal with the distribution of welfare? Ideally? In services (publicly funded healthcare and education, low-income homes, etc) and goods (food and so on), not cash.
Is taxation is theft? Not at all.
How should governments act, if at all, when it comes to recessions? I believe stimulating demand will always work better than stimulating supply. Ideally, the government should be willing to take on good debt by building infrastructure during recessions.
What is the most important driver of economic growth? Demand, insofar as economic growth is actually a good thing. I don't think it is, or always will be. There's actually a lot to be said for some kind of a semi-luddite lifestyle.
Should economic decision-makers target inflation or the unemployment rate? If both, to what extent? Unemployment, I think that near-full employment should be reached.
Independent central banks are a net benefit to our economies. nope.jpg
Immigrants are a net benefit to our economies. Yeah, right. Most of the Muslims here are on the dole - the majority actually. I used to work for social security; we informally called fraud "the Lebanese business" because a very disproportionate amount of the fraudsters we'd catch were Lebanese (and the rest were various shades of Maghreb). People that didn't exist, fake identities, the works. Sometimes a single guy was collecting 4-5 pension cheques per month. That's CA$4800-6000 per month. I heard it's much the same for social welfare payments. It's hard to quantify whether immigration really bring something to the economy though. I don't think they do, but I may simply be biased. Even if they did, social vitality and stability are much more important than economic growth, which is something that will inevitably have to stop one day anyway, and immigrants indubitably affect these negatively.

Geo-politics
Was the US-led coalition right to invade Iraq? No. I believe in geopolitical isolationism.
Do you support the War on Terror? To what extent? Please respond with reference to specific policies. Nope, not at all. Maybe if the West lowered the gun, great things would happen.
Greece should be forced out of the EU., Only if the people want to go.
What is your opinion on Russia and it's ostensible expansionist ambitions? Not our problem.
With regards to Syria, the West [or otherwise - please state] should side with..., Not our problem.
With regards to the immigration crisis in North Africa, the EU should..., Press the deport button indiscriminately. Aside from my generalized disdain of immigration, people who have smuggled themselves in Europe are unlikely to be the kind of immigrant even the EU would want. They are likely to be uneducated or unskilled, they are likely to get on the dole and stay on it, they will never integrate and will instead join all the other immigrants who ghettoized themselves in ethnic enclaves. Legal immigration is there basically as a filter, so what use is it if impurities just sidestep it and they get to stay all the same?
With regards to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the ideal solution is..., Ceterum censeo Iudaeam esse delendam. Always remember that the one time the world got close to a deal on the issue, an Israeli assassinated Yitzhak Rabin. Cut the financial and military aid - you'd be horrified to learn how much exactly the West props up Israel. If they get gangbanged by angry Arabs, again, it's not our problem.
Countries that can, should seek to impose liberal-democratic values across the globe. No. Democracy doesn't work without an intellectual tradition supporting it. Democracy, most of all, is a way of thinking. I can't believe I'm going to say this kind of shit but "exporting democracy" is actually quite ethnocentric. It implies that everybody should want a democratic system, but I think some societies just don't think that way.

Social, Identity, and Domestic politics
Same-sex relationships deserve the same amount of recognition [legal and social] as opposite-sex relationships., "Same amount" is too deterministic. They can exist, but I don't think they should be able to adopt children, for instance.
How should out societies treat Transgender people? As mentally ill people in need of care. Which they are. Definitely not as some kind of oppressed minority.
Postmodern liberalism aims for valueless, as opposed to tolerant, societies. Postmodern liberalism is relativism in its absolute worst form : everything is acceptable because an individual's will over one's life is absolute, social responsibilities or collective impact be damned. This is no way to run a society.
To me, immigrants represent., Unwelcome strangers dividing society.
Islam is a problem, in and of itself., Islam is fine in Islamic countries. Not in the West. I have nothing against Muslims, or in fact anybody else, as long as they stay out of my place. Live and let live, in other words.
Feminism is irrelevant to modern inter-gender relations. Feminism has never been relevant. During WW1, British suffragettes loved to shame men into enlisting for bloody trench warfare by pointing out the "responsibility" men had to protect women. No way would they themselves go and earn their right to vote the same way the male underclass did : by shedding a whole fucking lot of blood for it.
These days, people are too casual about sex. Definitely.
Foods containing GMOs should be labelled to state this. Definitely again.
More should be done with regards to climate change? If so, what., A shift towards clean energy would certainly be sensible policy, even if global warming didn't exist. Where I live, 95%+ of our electricity is hydroelectricity. Electric cars are kind of popular and enjoy State funding. I agree with all of this. The faster we ditch oil, the better.

[Judean Zealot]

General
Where do you live? Jerusalem, Israel
If any, what political party do you support? I support no party, as I see serious flaws in all of them. I weigh my priorities before each election, both national and municipal, to weigh my priorities and vote for the lesser of two evils.
Please describe your political views in as few or many words as preferable., I myself am a devoutly religious Jew, and maintain a belief system of traditional Judaism set against a backdrop of Platonic/Aristotelian rationalism and Roman stoicism. As such I support a theocracy based on some sort of mean between a constitutional monarchy and a republic of optimates in which the 'best men' are not chosen by virtue of wealth or heredity, but rather on account of knowledge and virtue.
What is the most important principal or value in politics? Eg., freedom, social cohesion. Justice. Not in the crude sense of 'punishing bad guys', but in the more robust sense of giving to each object, mode of behavior, or idea that which is fitting for it; for the good, good, and for the bad, bad.
Please list one role-model. Cato of Utica

Political theory
Is there a such thing as legitimate government? If so, what are the characteristics involved.,Absolutely. The legitimate government is one that uses the centralization of power to promote the virtue and preserve the property of her people.
In liberal-democratic politics, who does ultimate sovereignty rest with? He who is most skilled in flattery.
Do you support the spirit of the French revolution?The words 'liberté, egalité, fraternité' are definitely nice ones, but my answer is no. The subsequent degradation of religion and the moral skepticism in which every value but that of Republicanism itself is challenged is intolerable.
Do people possess a set of inalienable rights transcending all national and domestic politics., i.e., human rights? No. A man has duties, not rights. What is unjust when committed by an individual at times becomes just when invested with the just authority of the state.
People have a right to a community.,Absolutely. Community is the backdrop against which personal virtue is attained.
"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"?No. Although class struggles play a vital role throughout history, it is rather shallow to reduce history in it's entirety to that.

Political-economy
On the whole, are worker's are fairly compensated by broadly free-markets?If by 'broadly free-markets' you mean'maximally free-markets' then no.
Are tariffs and import quotas required for the well-being of a domestic economy?Generally not, although in agrarian societies it may be necessary.
What is the ideal manner to deal with the distribution of welfare?On a (much) more localized basis.
Is taxation is theft?Absolutely not.
How should governments act, if at all, when it comes to recessions?I personally favor a Keynesian sort of job production.
What is the most important driver of economic growth? Capital. Although not the most moral, it is the most expedient.
Should economic decision-makers target inflation or the unemployment rate? If both, to what extent? Inflation. Unemployment should be targeted by the civil authorities by way of government initiatives such as the autobähn.
Independent central banks are a net benefit to our economies.No opinion.
Immigrants are a net benefit to our economies. Assuming that they are of working age, yes.

Geo-politics
Was the US-led coalition right to invade Iraq? In hindsight, most definitely not, however I have no opinion on the initial decision as it seemed at the time, owing to lack of information.
Do you support the War on Terror? To what extent?Please respond with reference to specific policies. I should first point out that I absolutely despise the term, and have no particular objection to terror as a weapon in war. I haven't given too much thought whether it's good for America to duke this out (probably not), but here in Israel we must definitely continue the war on Arab nationalism.
Greece should be forced out of the EU., No opinion.
What is your opinion on Russia and it's ostensible expansionist ambitions?I don't particularly care for NATO/Russia power games, but I find it amusing how folks in the west look at Russian expansionist ambitions as such a unique and evil phenomenon when every country of any relevance has done the same thing.
With regards to Syria, the West [or otherwise - please state] should side with...,To paraphrase Menachem Begin on the Iran-Iraq war: "I wish both sides much success". The only faction I would actually support are the Kurds.
With regards to the immigration crisis in North Africa, the EU should...,No opinion, as I haven't been following.
With regards to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the ideal solution is..., All I can say is "Vincere scis, Iudea; victoria uti nescis." This war will not end until it is decisively ended, that is the way of history. Until one side is vanquished the conflict will continue.
Countries that can, should seek to impose liberal-democratic values across the globe.No way, José.

Social, Identity, and Domestic politics
Same-sex relationships deserve the same amount of recognition [legal and social] as opposite-sex relationships., No.
How should out societies treat Transgender people? Kindly, like any other sick people.
Postmodern liberalism aims for valueless, as opposed to tolerant, societies.Absolutely.
To me, immigrants represent., The tenacious nature of humans and their desire for something better.
Islam is a problem, in and of itself.,No. Wahabbism is, though.
Feminism is irrelevant to modern inter-gender relations.Unfortunately, it's far from irrelevant. It's highly destructive.
These days, people are too casual about sex.Absolutely.
Foods containing GMOs should be labelled to state this. Absolutely.
More should be done with regards to climate change? If so, what.,Government funded development of the clean energy sector.

[sqishy]

General
Where do you live? Ireland
If any, what political party do you support? None.
Please describe your political views in as few or many words as preferable. I probably already have a proper political viewpoint, but like most of what I think, I find it hard to even come up with words myself for them. But in the left-centre-right political spectrum, I would probably be centre-far left.
What is the most important principal or value in politics? Eg., freedom, social cohesion. Understanding.
Please list one role-model. Tyrion Lannister (you did not say the person had to be non-fictional).

Political theory
Is there a such thing as legitimate government? If so, what are the characteristics involved. No, not absolutely anyway, in my humble opinion.
In liberal-democratic politics, who does ultimate sovereignty rest with? Each person resident within the state.
Do you support the spirit of the French revolution? I support the energy and drive behind it, but not how it affected France long-term (in other words, I question how history-changing the revolution really was for France).
Do people possess a set of inalienable rights transcending all national and domestic politics., i.e., human rights? Despite my fluid non-absolute view on the set of ideas and systems concerning human rights, I think these human rights should be priority 'above' all else.
People have a right to a community.
"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"? It's a huge factor, but not the only one that determines the whole thing.

Political-economy
On the whole, are workers fairly compensated by broadly free-markets? Without knowing a lot in-depth into the system(s) of economics, I'm saying no.
Are tariffs and import quotas required for the well-being of a domestic economy? With what I said above (which could apply for everything else in this section), yes.
What is the ideal manner to deal with the distribution of welfare? People with mental and/or physical injuries and/or disadvantages should be priority.
Is taxation theft? In a certain way yes.
How should governments act, if at all, when it comes to recessions? Question the system itself that the recession exists in, if the recession is more local than global. If more global than local, don't assume that some austerity system will work.
What is the most important driver of economic growth? Psychological forces/influences.
Should economic decision-makers target inflation or the unemployment rate? The unemployment rate.
Independent central banks are a net benefit to our economies. Independence is a good start, but as above, I really don't know the details of economical systems/ideas enough to act as though I know a good response to this, in context.
Immigrants are a net benefit to our economies. They have a net beneficial potential, but as above, I don't know what else to say (maybe it's just because I am up at 1 am :/ )

Geo-politics
Was the US-led coalition right to invade Iraq? NO
Do you support the War on Terror? To what extent? Please respond with reference to specific policies. NO. In my opinion, terrorism is, at the very least, a term and set of labels that are used by governments on purpose. Extremism is relative, and I don't ever trust the media and its truthfulness (same with governments). I could say more but I won't.
Greece should be forced out of the EU. If they should, then it defeats the whole idea of a country's independence. Moreso, the EU is putting all its member states' effective independence into serious question (intentional or not).
What is your opinion on Russia and it's ostensible expansionist ambitions? Probably the same as with the US; superpowers should not be trusted. Generally one can't really trust any foreign state (unfortunately), but especially with regards to the US/ Russan Federation.
With regards to Syria, the West [or otherwise - please state] should side with... Palestine, NOT Israel.
With regards to the immigration crisis in North Africa, the EU should... Accomodate all refugees and begin some collective move toward responding to the geopolitical mess/war that is going on there.
With regards to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the ideal solution is... Charge Israel with war crimes (though my non-absolutist POV regarding justice, I would go with what I said), and help Palestine as much as possible. Neither country is innocent, though, unfortunately too. Encourage a ceasefire.
Countries that can, should seek to impose liberal-democratic values across the globe. No.

Social, Identity, and Domestic politics
Same-sex relationships deserve the same amount of recognition [legal and social] as opposite-sex relationships. Yes
How should out societies treat Transgender people? Like how everyone should be treated, with inherent equality.
Postmodern liberalism aims for valueless, as opposed to tolerant, societies. Everything holds values in some form, to some degree.
To me, immigrants represent people who happen to be from a different state.
Islam is a problem, in and of itself. No.
Feminism is irrelevant to modern inter-gender relations. It is quite relevant.
These days, people are too casual about sex. No.
Foods containing GMOs should be labelled to state this. Yes.
More should be done with regards to climate change? If so, what? As much as possible within reason (reason regarding keeping human rights as priority too), to avoid runaway climate change.

Hope I did not make typos.

[Vlerchan]

Extra questions.,

'What do you consider the most important virtue?'
'Do you consider it man's primary obligation to look after himself or others?'
'If you are religious, how would you best describe God?'
"Do you support the capital penalty?"

- Courtesy of Judean Zealot.

As a general note people are free to post extra questions ITT - and then I can edit them into the OP.

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'What do you consider the most important virtue?' I don't think in these terms but let's go with 'purposefulness'.
'Do you consider it man's primary obligation to look after himself or others?' Himself - whilst integrated into the whole: I don't think man should be subordinated to it.
'If you are religious, how would you best describe God? N/a
"Do you support the capital penalty?" I'm against, it doesn't usefully contribute towards criminal justice

[phuckphace]

What do you consider the most important virtue? - humility
Do you consider it man's primary obligation to look after himself or others? - others (duties before rights)
If you are religious, how would you best describe God? - N/A
Do you support the capital penalty? - in its current form in our current conditions, it's pretty pointless and has little total effect. if it were used properly and often, medieval-style, we could effect a huge drop in violent crime very quickly.

[Judean Zealot]

'What do you consider the most important virtue?' Deliberation, in the sense that all of one's actions and words have been carefully thought through and weighed, and not merely thrown out on the spur of the moment or a fit of passion.
'Do you consider it man's primary obligation to look after himself or others?' Ultimately, I would say that man's ultimate obligation is to perfect his own virtue, and as such I would answer himself. However, the means by which one actually accomplishes this is by fulfilling his duties, which are primarily directed at others. As such, my final answer is 'both'.
'If you are religious, how would you best describe God?'Absolute Being
"Do you support the capital penalty?" Something along the lines of what phuckphace said. I don't think it has to be brutal, but it should be done publicly so that the people see and fear.

[Katie96xox]

General
Where do you live? Australia
If any, what political party do you support? Liberal Party (don't be fooled by the name, they're closer to the republicans than the democrats)
Please describe your political views in as few or many words as preferable., conservative
What is the most important principal or value in politics? Eg., freedom, social cohesion. Liberty
Please list one role-model. Joh Bjelke-Petersen

Political theory
Is there a such thing as legitimate government? If so, what are the characteristics involved., If a government wins an election from a majority of votes then that makes it legitimate
In liberal-democratic politics, who does ultimate sovereignty rest with? the people
Do you support the spirit of the French revolution? too many radicals were involved but the more conservative revolutionaries yes
Do people possess a set of inalienable rights transcending all national and domestic politics., i.e., human rights? people should posses some inalienable rights but whether they actually do or not is another question
People have a right to a community., yes
"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"?

Political-economy
On the whole, are worker's are fairly compensated by broadly free-markets? yes, free-market is good for workers but there needs to be some constraint
Are tariffs and import quotas required for the well-being of a domestic economy? no
What is the ideal manner to deal with the distribution of welfare? the disabled and the homeless should receive welfare and, barring a few other circumstances, that's all
Is taxation is theft? no
How should governments act, if at all, when it comes to recessions?
What is the most important driver of economic growth?
Should economic decision-makers target inflation or the unemployment rate? If both, to what extent?
Independent central banks are a net benefit to our economies.
Immigrants are a net benefit to our economies. depends on whether they're skilled immigrants who'll get a job that needs filling and contribute or useless one's who'll live in a government house and go on welfare

Geo-politics
Was the US-led coalition right to invade Iraq? no
Do you support the War on Terror? To what extent? Please respond with reference to specific policies. we shouldn't have started it but now it's got the stage where we need to commit to finishing it
Greece should be forced out of the EU., yes, Greece needs to stop being a drain on Europe. And the continued propping up of Greece by the EU is just delaying the inevitable. They need to let the banks go bankrupt and do what Iceland did
What is your opinion on Russia and it's ostensible expansionist ambitions? The EU and America are poking the bear and it is responding. How about the EU's expansionist policies?
With regards to Syria, the West [or otherwise - please state] should side with..., the west should fight isis properly
With regards to the immigration crisis in North Africa, the EU should..., shut the borders
With regards to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the ideal solution is..., don't know, a two state solution or whatever will fail
Countries that can, should seek to impose liberal-democratic values across the globe. no, mind your own business and stop poking your nose into everybody else's. not every country wants to be a liberal democracy. so far imposing it on other countries has largely been doing them a major disservice

Social, Identity, and Domestic politics
Same-sex relationships deserve the same amount of recognition [legal and social] as opposite-sex relationships., yes to gay marriage but no to gay parenting
How should out societies treat Transgender people? transgender is not a real thing. you are born male or female and till death you stay male or female. bruce jenner will die a man, just as he was born
Postmodern liberalism aims for valueless, as opposed to tolerant, societies.
To me, immigrants represent., not all immigrants represent the same thing. some who are able to contribute and are from backgrounds which make it easy to assimilate represent something much better than those who serve no purpose and have no intention of assimilating
Islam is a problem, in and of itself., the greater presence of islam, the more trouble in a society. an undeniable fact.
Feminism is irrelevant to modern inter-gender relations. feminism is stupid and feminists tend to be more sexist and narcissistic than any men i know
These days, people are too casual about sex. being casual about sex is good. we should be more casual and open about it. it's a natural part of life and shouldn't be treated as a taboo
Foods containing GMOs should be labelled to state this. i don't understand how anyone has a problem with gmo food but if people want it labelled it doesn't worry me
More should be done with regards to climate change? If so, what., the human impact on climate change is far too insignificant to warrant any action against it

[dxcxdzv]

General
Where do you live? France.
If any, what political party do you support? None. But from a strictly egoist point of view, as I'm from the "bourgeoisie" I could vote for a right wing party.
Please describe your political views in as few or many words as preferable., I'm quite undecided, I absolutely cannot describe my views in a few words, I'm optimist concerning some longterm forms of capitalism.
What is the most important principal or value in politics? Eg., freedom, social cohesion. There's no one principal value in politics, I guess i'd say maintaining people docile haha.
Please list one role-model. Hitler, joke haha. Again, I cannot list one role-model because nobody ever had a valuable program on every side of politics (economy, social, environment and all that shit).

Political theory
Is there a such thing as legitimate government? If so, what are the characteristics involved., I (still) believe that people can organise themselves trough constitutional governments as dreamt by the USA fathers founders. A such organisation can insure a stability not guaranteed in an anarchist-type one. The legitimate government must represent the people wish but ruled by a certain rationality. A government ignoring the wish of the citizens doesn't deserve to be.
In liberal-democratic politics, who does ultimate sovereignty rest with? Corruption.
Do you support the spirit of the French revolution? I should say yes haha.
Do people possess a set of inalienable rights transcending all national and domestic politics., i.e., human rights? Absolutely. Those rights are given by the others humans, they are not given by "God" or whatever, just by the human rationality and empathy. The cohesion existing into a own specie I'd say.
People have a right to a community., As Phuckphace, said, in the great lines.
"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"? No. It always made me smile how some people can reduce society to "class struggles" stoping just at that and using it to denigrate anything in society/politics and other bullshits they don't like.

Political-economy
On the whole, are worker's are fairly compensated by broadly free-markets? Ya joking right?
Are tariffs and import quotas required for the well-being of a domestic economy? Insuring a certain quantity of imports and exports yes, tariffs, no.
What is the ideal manner to deal with the distribution of welfare? Dividing the society or access to a highly developed economy that can permit a certain level of life for people.
Is taxation is theft? I'd say no, not necessarily, it depends where the taxes money is pent by the government, well : oil taxes in order to pay imports logistic? From the other side you've got the VAT, which is totally theft.
How should governments act, if at all, when it comes to recessions? Go cry to Keynes.
What is the most important driver of economic growth? Full employment, superiority against others (Ricardo and etc) and obviously the capacity to create more wealth than wealth wasted in creating it.
Should economic decision-makers target inflation or the unemployment rate? If both, to what extent? Targeting a natural and almost irreversible process? Hahahaha. In that case I'd say unemployment.
Independent central banks are a net benefit to our economies. And considerably increase the risk of crisis.
Immigrants are a net benefit to our economies. People are benefit to people.

Geo-politics
Was the US-led coalition right to invade Iraq? Hell no.
Do you support the War on Terror? To what extent? Please respond with reference to specific policies. War against something that started due to a war?
Greece should be forced out of the EU., European Union is an union of European countries, kicking one out means it would not be a legitimate union.
What is your opinion on Russia and it's ostensible expansionist ambitions? I'm just waiting Putin to die or get killed.
With regards to Syria, the West [or otherwise - please state] should side with..., Protect civilians, just protect.
With regards to the immigration crisis in North Africa, the EU should..., Consider that we are all humans.
With regards to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the ideal solution is..., I don't see any long term solution in this conflict.
Countries that can, should seek to impose liberal-democratic values across the globe. Yes and close the eyes when some African countries are in the darkest economic shit of their history due.

Social, Identity, and Domestic politics
Same-sex relationships deserve the same amount of recognition [legal and social] as opposite-sex relationships., There's sill people questioning about that in 2015?
How should out societies treat Transgender people? As humans. I guess.
Postmodern liberalism aims for valueless, as opposed to tolerant, societies. Udvalagran.
To me, immigrants represent., A lot of things.
Islam is a problem, in and of itself., As Catholic since JC I'm not in good relations with Islam, but it's a religion that can be great, just do not focus on some dumbasses terrorists and extremists.
Feminism is irrelevant to modern inter-gender relations. "I'm a woman! i'm proud of it! I can do anything a man can do! That's great sista, but I don't give a single fuck.
These days, people are too casual about sex. People are decomplexing.
Foods containing GMOs should be labelled to state this. GMOs might be great in the future, but as the EU laws state about it : "Anyone should have the right to eat GMOs or to not eat GMOs according to their own will".
More should be done with regards to climate change? If so, what., Yes. The changes shouldn't be these hippie stuffs but rather scientific innovations like deuterium fusion and progresses in "green" transports as trains or reduce the amount of cattle (not genociding but reducing on the longterm due to the incredible pollution).

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'What do you consider the most important virtue?' A good mix of wisdom and intelligence.
'Do you consider it man's primary obligation to look after himself or others?' This question is a bit complicated, humans can look after themselves as well as look after others. There's no primary obligation, there's no universal principe.
'If you are religious, how would you best describe God?' A goal. Or something to equalize and parhaps surpass..
"Do you support the capital penalty?" I don't see the point in killing someone. Technically the death penalty is non-sense, at least with a democratic government that pretends that every life is precious and nobody deserves to die.

Judean Zealot : I hope you're kidding about death penalty.

[Judean Zealot]

Judean Zealot : I hope you're kidding about death penalty.

I'm not. :)

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i'm not. :)
אני רואה.

[sqishy]

What do you consider the most important virtue? Understanding [at the moment anyway]
Do you consider it man's primary obligation to look after himself or others? Self-care is more fundamental in the biological sense, so I'll go with that as the primary obligation. Intra-cellular self-preservation comes 'before' inter-cellular preservation (technical and long-winded, but it captures it nicely, in my opinion, if you understand the jargon)
If you are religious, how would you best describe God? -
Do you support the capital penalty? No.

To add, I totally forgot about Edward Snowden when doing the first survey here (somehow, idk how), so Tyrion Lannister may be the first fictional role-model, but Snowden is the 'real' role-model for me.

[Porpoise101]

General
Where do you live? USA
If any, what political party do you support? I would say Green Party but they are too statist and weak, so Democrats usually but I don't always agree with them either.
Please describe your political views in as few or many words as preferable., I believe in liberty, individualism, and republicanism. I believe in the system of capitalism with regulations, especially those dealing with the environment and public health. I also believe in what has been practiced across the world from England to China. That is that if the ruler is unfit, he is not sovereign.
What is the most important principal or value in politics? Eg., freedom, social cohesion. The most important principle is adaptability, as people and governments have to figure out how to adapt to and cope with changes effectively.
Please list one role-model. Maybe Alfred the Great of England or Benjamin Franklin. They were both pretty cool I guess.

Political theory
Is there a such thing as legitimate government? If so, what are the characteristics involved., Yes, a legitimate government gets its consent to govern from the people. The government has to be able to do basic things like protect people from internal and external threats.
In liberal-democratic politics, who does ultimate sovereignty rest with? The voting body, so not citizens who did not vote
Do you support the spirit of the French revolution? yes
Do people possess a set of inalienable rights transcending all national and domestic politics., i.e., human rights? Yes, but they have to be defined by people.
People have a right to a community., No
"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"? Not exactly, it has all been just conflict between competing interests between people. Sometimes its class.

Political-economy
On the whole, are worker's are fairly compensated by broadly free-markets? Usually
Are tariffs and import quotas required for the well-being of a domestic economy? Sometimes it is not efficient to have them but usually it is ok.
What is the ideal manner to deal with the distribution of welfare? Give it to those who need it and make it accessible and helpful. ie, don't give out monies for useless programs that aren't shown to help.
Is taxation is theft? No, it is a payment
How should governments act, if at all, when it comes to recessions? It should spend money that it saves during a surplus.
What is the most important driver of economic growth? Scientific, technological, and popular growth.
Should economic decision-makers target inflation or the unemployment rate? If both, to what extent? Unemployment is more important but it really depends on the situation. Inflation should be kept in place by promoting good substitutes to compete with existing goods and services. That way there won't be shortages or rapid price increases.
Independent central banks are a net benefit to our economies. I don't know but I think they are.
Immigrants are a net benefit to our economies. Yes, the fact that they increase the population can benefit an economy that can sustain the short demand spike for things like housing.

Geo-politics
Was the US-led coalition right to invade Iraq? No
Do you support the War on Terror? To what extent? Please respond with reference to specific policies. Not really, because terrorism is a human condition. I will say that I do like the fact there is more airport security but that is about all I can support.
Greece should be forced out of the EU., No
What is your opinion on Russia and it's ostensible expansionist ambitions? Placate them and allow them to eat Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan if they want. The West needs to listen to Russia's wants and Russia has to listen to the West.
With regards to Syria, the West [or otherwise - please state] should side with..., Nobody. Let the war play out and remove ISIS.
With regards to the immigration crisis in North Africa, the EU should..., Allow refugees but try to help stop the root of the problem. The EU should not be alone on this issue either; it is a global issue.
With regards to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the ideal solution is..., Nasserite Arabia.
Countries that can, should seek to impose liberal-democratic values across the globe. Not impose, but they should encourage enlightenment ideals through the UN and such. They should not interfere with domestic issues though.

Social, Identity, and Domestic politics
Same-sex relationships deserve the same amount of recognition [legal and social] as opposite-sex relationships., Yes
How should out societies treat Transgender people? Like people
Postmodern liberalism aims for valueless, as opposed to tolerant, societies. It aims for wealth and that leads to greed eventually in some.
To me, immigrants represent., A safe investment
Islam is a problem, in and of itself.,No, but fundamentalism is
Feminism is irrelevant to modern inter-gender relations. Mostly. Just make an equal rights amendment or whatever so they stop whining.
These days, people are too casual about sex. Yes
Foods containing GMOs should be labelled to state this. Only in transgenics
More should be done with regards to climate change? If so, what., Of course, and stop subsidizing fossil fuels.