The Worlds Smallest Political Quiz

[Anonymouse]

What ya know, I'm a "libertarian".

http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz/quiz.php

[patlajan]

From that chart it is not possible to be an authoritarian.

[xBaron Dants]

Am I the only one for whom the link doesn't work?

[TJ]

nope

[Anonymouse]

Here ill repost the link.

http://www.theadvocates.org

[xBaron Dants]

I am apparently at the border of left-liberal and authoritarian.

Left-Liberal
Left-Liberals prefer self-government in personal matters and central decision-making on economics. They want government to serve the disadvantaged in the name of fairness. Leftists tolerate social diversity, but work for economic equality.

Authoritarian
Authoritarians want government to advance society and individuals through expert central planning. They often doubt whether self-government is practical. Left-authoritarians are also called socialists, while fascists are right-authoritarians.

Note: This is maybe due to the fact that I answered the questions with the "what would I do if I were running Armenia" point of view. Which is why I was against the abolishment of the draft, although I would inaugurate a way where studies can be continued while in the military. It is simply that, at the present moment, we still need a strong military.

Also, I was against the "everybody can live everywhere" thing because Turkey could then just invade Armenia.

For the moment though, I do believe that a sort of tempered socialism would work best to eradicate poverty in Armenia.

[Anonymouse]

Originally posted by Baron Dants I am apparently at the border of left-liberal and authoritarian.

Left-Liberal
Left-Liberals prefer self-government in personal matters and central decision-making on economics. They want government to serve the disadvantaged in the name of fairness. Leftists tolerate social diversity, but work for economic equality.

Authoritarian
Authoritarians want government to advance society and individuals through expert central planning. They often doubt whether self-government is practical. Left-authoritarians are also called socialists, while fascists are right-authoritarians.

Note: This is maybe due to the fact that I answered the questions with the "what would I do if I were running Armenia" point of view. Which is why I was against the abolishment of the draft, although I would inaugurate a way where studies can be continued while in the military. It is simply that, at the present moment, we still need a strong military.

Also, I was against the "everybody can live everywhere" thing because Turkey could then just invade Armenia.

For the moment though, I do believe that a sort of tempered socialism would work best to eradicate poverty in Armenia.

Very interesting Mr. Dance.

I am your anti-thesis, being the anti-centrilization person that I am.

I will now declare my disagreement with you.

*fixes bowtie*

[xBaron Dants]

Originally posted by Anonymouse Very interesting Mr. Dance.

I am your anti-thesis, being the anti-centrilization person that I am.

I will now declare my disagreement with you.

*fixes bowtie*

I acknowledge your disagreement, and regret it, while maintaining an utmost respect for your freedom of speech and opinion. *fixes tie* (because bowties are soooooo out )

However, I cannot agree that a complete anti-centrilization is what Armenia needs at the present moment (keep in mind the point of view I kept while answering the quiz). I find it even highly illogical that one can implement such a system right after communism.

With highest regards,
Your very own anti-thesis

[Anonymouse]

Originally posted by Baron Dants I acknowledge your disagreement, and regret it, while maintaining an utmost respect for your freedom of speech and opinion. *fixes tie* (because bowties are soooooo out )

However, I cannot agree that a complete anti-centrilization is what Armenia needs at the present moment (keep in mind the point of view I kept while answering the quiz). I find it even highly illogical that one can implement such a system right after communism.

With highest regards,
Your very own anti-thesis

Dear Mr. Dance,

I am an avid fan of yours and I have been so for quite some time. I enjoy all your posts and I would one day like to shake your hand and perhaps receive my very own autograph from you.

However, at the present time I am writing to tell you that I believe bowties are integral part of libertarians such as I, and that centralization is precisely the anti-thesis of economic development since politics and economics contradict. I would perhaps go into further details if I had the opportunity but I do not know if you would be up for it.

My regards to you.

Sincerely,
Your anti-thesis.

[xBaron Dants]

Dear Anonymouse,

I am flattered that you hold me in such high esteem and I am certain that you are already aware that the feeling is mutual. I would be delighted to shake your hand, yet I would neither ask for your autograph, nor give you mine, as that would contradict the opinion you stated, and with which I agree, in the thread named "Act like a peon and be treated like a peon. "

Now, I will be the first to admit that you are more educated than me in the field of economics. However, I will continue to believe that in the case of Armenia, government support for farmers and small businesses is needed. Free trade wouldn't work right now as we would be innundated with Turkish products, which would cause even more problems for our farmers. Remember when Vazgen Sarkisian decided to support armenian egg farmers? The result was that there are virtually no turkish eggs in Armenia now. Not helping our farmers and small businesses would eventually lead to emigration, which could in the long run lead to the demise of Armenia.

Of course, I have a libertarian point of view when it comes to the media being totally independant of the government. Also, I support the decriminalization of marijuana, but do not want to see the legalization of every other drug out there.

Reaffirming my best wishes,
your anti-thesis