Jackson Free Press

My results:

ACCORDING TO YOUR ANSWERS,

The political group that
agrees with you most is...

CENTRIST

CENTRISTS espouse a "middle ground" regarding government control of the economy and personal behavior. Depending on the issue, they sometimes favor government intervention and sometimes support individual freedom of choice. Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind, tend to oppose "political extremes," and emphasize what they describe as "practical" solutions to problems.

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 50%.
Your ECONOMIC issues Score is 50%.

What'd you get?

Previous Comments

ID

113415

Comment

More info: Well-known individuals who call themselves centrists (or who are commonly described as centrists) include U.S. Senator John McCain, former independent Maine Governor Angus King (>), radio talk show hosts Alan Nathan and Dennis Prager, Ted Halstead and Michael Lind (authors, The Radical Center), former Attorney General Elliot Richardson, Mark Satin (editor, Radical Middle Newsletter), U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, and U.S. Senator Lincoln D. Chafee. Interesting.

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2007-07-08T10:15:05-06:00

ID

113416

Comment

Ah, the world's smallest political quiz ever. From the Advocates for Self-Government. I scored as a Libertarian, borderline Liberal. Well, I'm a Gemini- I guess that explains it. Although I enjoy reading the Liberator Online, I do feel that the quiz is close to being a Cosmo quiz.

Author

Bourree'

Date

2007-07-08T12:30:43-06:00

ID

113417

Comment

Aw, crap. I'm a Libertarian. One square away from the Liberal line. Oh, and Xena: if it helps, I'm a Gemini too.

Author

Lady Havoc

Date

2007-07-08T15:56:36-06:00

ID

113418

Comment

Not surprisingly, I score deep in the libertarian end of things. At various phases of my life, I've scored a bit differently. Mostly that's meant more toward the center, skewed a bit more right or left.

Author

Rob Andrews

Date

2007-07-08T16:03:39-06:00

ID

113419

Comment

My square was smack dab in the middle. I wonder how often that happens.

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2007-07-08T16:34:58-06:00

ID

113420

Comment

I'm a commie liberal! I scored 100% on the personal issues, 30% on the economic.

Author

golden eagle

Date

2007-07-08T21:21:08-06:00

ID

113421

Comment

100% Libertarian. Go figure. :D

Author

LawClerk

Date

2007-07-09T05:57:23-06:00

ID

113422

Comment

It's obvious how most people would answer those particular questions. The site itself is Libertarian-bred, with Libertarian based questions that will get the obvious answers. Having said that, I consider myself Libertarian just from the foundation belief that there's too much government in our lives - everything from the bedroom to the pulpit.

Author

Jo-D

Date

2007-07-09T08:34:59-06:00

ID

113423

Comment

Well, I should have clarified that a bit more.. I've said elsewhere, and again here, that I am Libertarian, but again, that's in the foundational belief of less government. Unfortunately, the actual Libertarian Party doesn't believe in some things I am passionate about, one being gay rights. Libertarians endorse many of the goals of the gay rights movement, for instance deregulation of private sexual conduct (less government). However, they also oppose some goals, including laws prohibiting anti-gay discrimination in the private sector and the obvious opposition to same-sex marriage. For more indepth on Libertarian/Gay Rights, see Wikipedia: Libertarian perspectives on gay rights

Author

Jo-D

Date

2007-07-09T08:47:00-06:00

ID

113424

Comment

I'm borderline libertarian. Which I knew. Can't drink all the libertarian Koolaid, though. Too Utopian and not practical. I also take the biblical messages about helping the least among us quite literally.

Author

DonnaLadd

Date

2007-07-09T13:52:59-06:00

ID

113425

Comment

Libertarianism, like most (all?) things, has to be taken in context, with a grain of salt, through rose-colored glasses, and with a little wasabi. Most actual libertarian *people* don't seem to hold to the strictest utopian view (but there are some!). Most of the ones I've met do seem to agree that charitable giving & such is best done through non-authoritarian outlest, though, (although some might argue that churches are authoritarian outlets, in this country they don't theoretically carry the force of law).

Author

Rob Andrews

Date

2007-07-09T14:46:28-06:00

ID

113426

Comment

Libertarianism, like most (all?) things, has to be taken in context, with a grain of salt, through rose-colored glasses, and with a little was Agreed, Rob. That's why I'm *borderline.* The real problem with Libertarianism is the assumption that the market will make all these companies self-regulate. We *know* that's not true. I also believe in a government that helps guarantee the American way, so to speak, and actively ensures that individual rights are preserved. And their belief in free, open market globalism is for the birds. It's not working. I want jobs in America first, regardless of how much it helps Wal-Mart to get near-slave labor abroad. In other words, any form of government must be about people first.

Author

DonnaLadd

Date

2007-07-09T15:03:58-06:00

ID

113427

Comment

I with Ladd. Again, she has taken my thoughts and put them into words and what she can do with the written word is amazing. Along with Todd, Adam, Matt and the rest of the gang, JFP is bringing us the truth. And remember, THE TRUTH SHALL SET US FREE!!! Peace - Xena

Author

Bourree'

Date

2007-07-10T08:58:32-06:00

ID

113428

Comment

I'm a centrist and I'm shocked. I thought I was a conservative liberal baptist plural pisces southern anti-southern Mississippians. Instead I learn I'm in the middle and confused.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-07-10T11:46:13-06:00

ID

113429

Comment

Surprisingly I'm more Libertarian based on my score. I was expecting Right Conservative, but I guess I'm not as sold on that political philosophy as I thought.

Author

Jeff Lucas

Date

2007-07-10T11:51:07-06:00

ID

113430

Comment

I guess I shouldn't be too surprised that I'm a centrist since I have this tendency or pull to be open-minded unless totally convinced and a desire to do little or no real harm. Either extreme side is likely to do much damage before correction when wrong if given the chance or enough power to control anything. I will likely have to see great results before becoming totally convinced and locked completely into any view or position. Likely my knowledge of the limitations of human beings is my constant guide.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-07-10T12:04:43-06:00

ID

113431

Comment

That's right where I woulda put you, Ray. Since you first took my writing class way back, I'm been impressed with your ability to see so many sides of issues, but not in a wishy-squishy way, but in a contemplative manner. That's why you're my idol. ;-)

Author

DonnaLadd

Date

2007-07-10T12:07:38-06:00

ID

113432

Comment

Thanks Donna. As all my family will tell you, the one thing I've never learned well is how to accept compliments, praises or accolades from others for the few gifts the Lord gave me and I had sense enough to cultivate. My mother messed me up with this by heaping praises on my siblings who accomplished less and ignoring me despite my great efforts to do well. I don't blame her since she did the best she knew. I learned early to do good things because it's the right thing to do and not expect anything in return. I hope to one day accomplish and grow enough to change this defect in my make up. But I might have to get old and feeble to make the transition.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2007-07-10T12:24:53-06:00

ID

113433

Comment

I, too, am a centrist. I had a very strong, fair and supportive mother and father; however, I grew up watching so many people being mistreated and I also saw acts of discrimination in total Black settings.

Author

justjess

Date

2007-07-10T12:36:50-06:00