Politically, What Do You Consider Yourself As?

Didn't see any other thread like this so I figure I'd start one. I thought it'd be nice to have a thread where people could let everyone know just where they lie on the spectrum and perhaps briefly summarize their personal political position. There's no need to go into extreme detail or debate as there are countless other threads in which you can do so and I'd rather not have this thread hi-jacked by some silly internet squabble. Also, I'd like to advise that you please refrain from the topic of political philosophy quizzes such as the Political Compass; sure that kinda thing is fun just for kicks but it really doesn't go into any length of detail and it doesn't represent your personal opinion. Besides, why would anyone feel the need to have the outcomes of an online "test" tell them who they are?

So, to reiterate, PLEASE NO DEBATES OR ARGUING! Keep it civil, people.

Now, onto the actual thread!
I consider myself an Anarchist. As there are many school of anarchist thought I reject "hyphenated anarchism," that is to say, anarcho-communism, anarcho-syndicalism, anarcho-individualism, etc. I believe such things only divide the movement and in a true Anarchist society they should be able to coexist and prosper (with the exception of so called "anarcho-captalism," which I reject on the grounds that it is in no way anarchist). As all Anarchists, I am anti-capitalist, anti-nationalist, anti-authoritarian, anti-racism/sexism/homophobia, and anti-military. I believe in animal rights, although I am not vegan or vegetarian (perhaps someday, though), and environmentalism. Finally, I believe in direct-action and insurrectionist theory as a means to bring about an Anarchist society.

Where do the rest of you stand?

I'm a Commonsensatarian. Those other parties are too radical for me.

i'm a me.
i'm for whatever makes common sense to me, whether that be liberal, conservative, or somewhere in the middle, right or left.

Don't trust the government

I'm an anarcho-capitalist. It means that I reject the idea that acts of aggression are a legitimate means to any end. I believe the use of force is only justified insofar as it is used to defend oneself, or others, against aggression. Aggression is defined as the use of force on anyone who isn't using force on people against their will.

Edited by Stewba, 25 February 2012 - 03:35 PM.

Pro smoke

Pro choke

Anti broke

Conservative liberal

Left wing slangin right wing hangin in criminal court its civil

I'm someone who is anti-ignorance,anti-secrecy, and anti-bullshit. So at the moment i dont really fit anywhere.

theocratition

I'm a minarchist.


And anarcho-capitalism is the only legitimate form of anarchism because capitalism is the only truly voluntary economic system. Voluntary socialism can exist within capitalism, if at all.

libertarian in terms of freedom, balanced budget, small fed, and foreign policy.

on the economy im not that educated about how it can help the poor other than basic ideas, but I don't think the government should infringe on buying and selling that people voluntarily do. and i dont think S.S, projects, or welfare checks are the answers.

I envision a world of small communities living mostly harmoniously and simply with nature. I very much respect the earth and it's creatures. I envision voluntary "socialism" aka voluntary aid for each other, but still capitalism.

I also support gun rights and non-agression but only self-defence.
anti-militerization of our police. pro-backed currency.

guess im pretty much a libertarian

Ron Paul made me a Libertarian, before him I barely knew such a political standpoint existed.

Socially liberal and economically conservative.

I geuss I'm republican leaning. At least thats what most people would label me as I think.

I have different opinions on different topics and your opinion on issues decide where you stand on the political compass, so I consider myself more in the middle.

I'm a socialist.

I won't go any further than that because I think minor theological debates get in the way of overthrowing capital.

I'm a Republican.


In the sense of: I want my country to get rid of it's monarchy completely.



But right now I guess I'd say I'm some form of Anarchist, I've only scratched the surface so far so I can't shoehorn myself into a particular off-shoot yet.

Outside of Anarchism, Libertarianism is appealing.

Strongly becoming anti-capitalist though. It's a system that is failing and will, in the eventual end, fail spectacularly causing the end of Western civilization. Time to ease it out and try something new.

Having been betrayed by the party I voted for last time (Liberal Democrats) I can pretty much guarantee that I've lost faith in British politics.

Edited by Helikaon, 25 February 2012 - 05:04 PM.

I support capitalism with a welfare state and high taxes of which the revenue is spent on public services like infrastructure, education and health care. I support a government insuring basic human rights like food, water, shelter and health care for all citizens who can't afford those things.
Socially I would consider myself libertarian, once your duty to the well being of the country through taxes is fulfilled, you have the right to do with your life and your body as you please, as long as you don't physically harm others or limit their freedom. For instance, prostitution should be allowed as long as the prostitute is not coerced into prostitution.

But like AugustWest said, I stray from these labels on some issues.

Anarcho capitalist, voluntaryist, classical liberal, or libertarian are all close enough for me to be ok with identifying with any of them.

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Didn't see any other thread like this so I figure I'd start one. I thought it'd be nice to have a thread where people could let everyone know just where they lie on the spectrum and perhaps briefly summarize their personal political position. There's no need to go into extreme detail or debate as there are countless other threads in which you can do so and I'd rather not have this thread hi-jacked by some silly internet squabble. Also, I'd like to advise that you please refrain from the topic of political philosophy quizzes such as the Political Compass; sure that kinda thing is fun just for kicks but it really doesn't go into any length of detail and it doesn't represent your personal opinion. Besides, why would anyone feel the need to have the outcomes of an online "test" tell them who they are?

So, to reiterate, PLEASE NO DEBATES OR ARGUING! Keep it civil, people.

Now, onto the actual thread!
I consider myself an Anarchist. As there are many school of anarchist thought I reject "hyphenated anarchism," that is to say, anarcho-communism, anarcho-syndicalism, anarcho-individualism, etc. I believe such things only divide the movement and in a true Anarchist society they should be able to coexist and prosper (with the exception of so called "anarcho-captalism," which I reject on the grounds that it is in no way anarchist). As all Anarchists, I am anti-capitalist, anti-nationalist, anti-authoritarian, anti-racism/sexism/homophobia, and anti-military. I believe in animal rights, although I am not vegan or vegetarian (perhaps someday, though), and environmentalism. Finally, I believe in direct-action and insurrectionist theory as a means to bring about an Anarchist society.

Where do the rest of you stand?

As all anarchist? You speak for all anarchists?





What are your grounds for rejecting private property?

Alienated.....

I feel comfortable identifying as either a libertarian an Anarcho-Capitalist or a Classical Liberal. I believe the non aggression principle is the future of a peaceful humanity. Anarcho-Capitalism is the only voluntary form Anarchism all the other forms just impose a new social heirarchy to replace the old. While Anarcho-capitalism allows all other forms of "Anarchy" to flourish. The freer the Markets the freer the people.