BlueEyedMonster 0 #26 July 17, 2003 Quote"learn from China?" What do they do? Quick trial, appeals are done in weeks, one bullet in the back of the head. The family is sent a bill for what the bullet cost the People of China. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #27 July 17, 2003 Hey - I'll be old one day - and anti anti-gravity belt, so be nice to the old ones now. Besides, longer they stay - younger I look! tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txblondie 0 #28 July 17, 2003 Quote"remember the "Texas 7"? " Er, no, I don't. Never made the local paper, I guess. They escaped, and did bad things? Again? That's not nice. ------------------------------ Killed a cop and everything...very bad situation... _________________________ What worries me about the death penalty is that I'm a Budhist ------------------------------ In which case, although I'm not a Buddhist, and I don't understand much about it, I respect your views and would NEVER try to force mine on you! Again, freedom of religion, freedom of speech. It's a beautiful thing! ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #29 July 17, 2003 We are all hypocrits. The only difference between men and gentlemen and their words. Their thoughts are more alike than most would admit. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #30 July 17, 2003 Here's a good political spectrum test. http://www.politicalcompass.org/ My score Your political compass Economic Left/Right: -3.38 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.28 Is closes in relation to the Dalai Lama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scratch 0 #31 July 17, 2003 QuoteWe are all hypocrits. That we are. Does not mean I have to like it. (Untangle that one Mr S) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #32 July 17, 2003 "Quick trial, appeals are done in weeks" I'm sure they get the wrong man more often than the US, but then there is a philosophy which claims we are all guilty, and that if that's what happens to you - that's your karma. Is the cost of a bullet even worth an invoice, or do you think they add an hourly rate for the gunner? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #33 July 17, 2003 "(Untangle that one Mr S) " No need. The fact that you are aware of your failings gives you the first oportunity to correct them. It's never a moral judgement. Like video on a skydive - it can be used to damage, or to grow. Good enough? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BlueEyedMonster 0 #34 July 17, 2003 QuoteI'm sure they get the wrong man more often than the US, but then there is a philosophy which claims we are all guilty, and that if that's what happens to you - that's your karma. I'm sure... but then shit happens. Just gotta suck it up and take it if it happens to me/you. QuoteIs the cost of a bullet even worth an invoice, or do you think they add an hourly rate for the gunner? No just the bullet. Its more to punish the family. 50 cents is a whole lot of money to some poor chinese farmer family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #35 July 17, 2003 "although I'm not a Buddhist, and I don't understand much about it" You probably do - but have a less formalised view of it. When you know you're being bad, and do it anyway - or choose not to - That's the voice that should guide you regardless of the threat of retribution. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scratch 0 #36 July 17, 2003 QuoteGood enough Nah, at least a grudging nod of recognition WRT the witty word play would have been appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jfields 0 #37 July 17, 2003 QuoteMy score Your political compass Economic Left/Right: -3.38 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.28 Economic Left/Right: -1.88 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.31 Same quadrant, and fairly similar in that we both are farther from "center" on the Libertarian/Authoritarian than the Economic. From the discussions in the forums, the similarities are not surprising. Our single biggest difference is probably the gun issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #38 July 17, 2003 Cool test. My score: Economic Left/Right: 2.0 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.36 Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #39 July 17, 2003 "witty word play?" WOOSH! That one went right over my head.... tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #40 July 17, 2003 Cool test! Economic Left/Right: -3.00 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.03 That puts me between Nelson Mandela and the Dali Lama. Good enough for a South African Budhist - I think! tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #41 July 17, 2003 Very cool website. I'm self described as: economically very conservative, socially we should mind our own business unless it affects my economic position. But Economic Left/Right: 4.38 Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.79 ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BlueEyedMonster 0 #42 July 17, 2003 Economic Left/Right: -1.50 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.26 And BTW [Sarcasm] that quiz wasn't Skewed at all [/sarcasm] It is accurate; but just by the wording of the questions, I'll bet I can give you an accurate political profile of the author. It just would have been more fun if it was objective. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #43 July 17, 2003 Well of course the questions were skewed. That's the point. To see which skew you relate to most. But I think they were pretty fair in going all directions with the bias. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Steel 0 #44 July 18, 2003 right/left 4.51 authoritarian/liberatarian 1.06 The test was skewed and obviously written by a lefty. Not a total lefty but definately someone leaning to the left. You can tell by the wording of the questions in many situations using words like all or suggesting that there is a direct counterbalancing effect between helping people and keeping a free capitalist society. In anycase I am not against the test because its probably the closest to accurate one I have ever seen.. I just don't think its possible to make a test like this accurate unless Rush Limbaugh and Joseph Lieberman got together and each wrote half that questions. That might balance it out.If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass. Can't think of anything I need No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound. Nothing to eat, no books to read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JumperJon 0 #45 July 18, 2003 QuoteCan he really switch? I like to hear justification for that, seems like there might be more to it than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #46 July 18, 2003 QuoteHere's a good political spectrum test. http://www.politicalcompass.org/ My score Your political compass Economic Left/Right: -3.38 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.28 Is closes in relation to the Dalai Lama Economic Left/Right: -2.75 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.03 Pretty close to your scores. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #47 July 18, 2003 QuotePro choice, Ditto Pro the right to bear arms - but think arms should be defined. I don't want the dude in the condo next to me with nukes - there has to be some control. Ditto Pro human rights, even for suspects of terrorisim. Ditto altho in my heart I want to see all of em burn in whatever hell they believe in. Pro freedom of religeon, Ditto Pro right to choose sexual orientation, Ditto It's none of my business who you want to love in your life but I suspect for many its not a choice they can make,.... they just are. Pro Skydiving - even Style and Accuracy. Ditto Hey I LIKE accuracy.. Style on the other hand is evil. I am anti violence against civilian populace by soldiers during war or peace. Ditto its immoral Anti death penalty, Ditto a civilized people need not be hypocrites. And further.. Jails suck.. let em stay there where they are judged by their low life peergroup Anti discrimination on the grounds of colour, sex, age, race, religeon, sexual orientation etc. Ditto this is a TOTAL no brainer for anyone with even half a brain... if you expect freedom.. you damn well better allow it for ALL others. Wow, I think I have to agree stronly with Tonto on this one.. verbatim... I guess I really am a lefty after all. Economic Left/Right: -4.25 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.64 .... I am proud to say I fell into a similar graph position as the Dali Lama and Ghandi. Both are inspiring and articulate champions for the rights of huam beings, everywhere. We all have a lot to learn from people like them if we are to progress to being a truly enlightened species that aspires to the stars. Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #48 July 21, 2003 Not so bad, is it? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. 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Tonto 1 #29 July 17, 2003 We are all hypocrits. The only difference between men and gentlemen and their words. Their thoughts are more alike than most would admit. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #30 July 17, 2003 Here's a good political spectrum test. http://www.politicalcompass.org/ My score Your political compass Economic Left/Right: -3.38 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.28 Is closes in relation to the Dalai Lama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #31 July 17, 2003 QuoteWe are all hypocrits. That we are. Does not mean I have to like it. (Untangle that one Mr S) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #32 July 17, 2003 "Quick trial, appeals are done in weeks" I'm sure they get the wrong man more often than the US, but then there is a philosophy which claims we are all guilty, and that if that's what happens to you - that's your karma. Is the cost of a bullet even worth an invoice, or do you think they add an hourly rate for the gunner? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #33 July 17, 2003 "(Untangle that one Mr S) " No need. The fact that you are aware of your failings gives you the first oportunity to correct them. It's never a moral judgement. Like video on a skydive - it can be used to damage, or to grow. Good enough? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueEyedMonster 0 #34 July 17, 2003 QuoteI'm sure they get the wrong man more often than the US, but then there is a philosophy which claims we are all guilty, and that if that's what happens to you - that's your karma. I'm sure... but then shit happens. Just gotta suck it up and take it if it happens to me/you. QuoteIs the cost of a bullet even worth an invoice, or do you think they add an hourly rate for the gunner? No just the bullet. Its more to punish the family. 50 cents is a whole lot of money to some poor chinese farmer family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #35 July 17, 2003 "although I'm not a Buddhist, and I don't understand much about it" You probably do - but have a less formalised view of it. When you know you're being bad, and do it anyway - or choose not to - That's the voice that should guide you regardless of the threat of retribution. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #36 July 17, 2003 QuoteGood enough Nah, at least a grudging nod of recognition WRT the witty word play would have been appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #37 July 17, 2003 QuoteMy score Your political compass Economic Left/Right: -3.38 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.28 Economic Left/Right: -1.88 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.31 Same quadrant, and fairly similar in that we both are farther from "center" on the Libertarian/Authoritarian than the Economic. From the discussions in the forums, the similarities are not surprising. Our single biggest difference is probably the gun issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #38 July 17, 2003 Cool test. My score: Economic Left/Right: 2.0 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.36 Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #39 July 17, 2003 "witty word play?" WOOSH! That one went right over my head.... tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #40 July 17, 2003 Cool test! Economic Left/Right: -3.00 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.03 That puts me between Nelson Mandela and the Dali Lama. Good enough for a South African Budhist - I think! tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #41 July 17, 2003 Very cool website. I'm self described as: economically very conservative, socially we should mind our own business unless it affects my economic position. But Economic Left/Right: 4.38 Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.79 ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueEyedMonster 0 #42 July 17, 2003 Economic Left/Right: -1.50 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.26 And BTW [Sarcasm] that quiz wasn't Skewed at all [/sarcasm] It is accurate; but just by the wording of the questions, I'll bet I can give you an accurate political profile of the author. It just would have been more fun if it was objective. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #43 July 17, 2003 Well of course the questions were skewed. That's the point. To see which skew you relate to most. But I think they were pretty fair in going all directions with the bias. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 #44 July 18, 2003 right/left 4.51 authoritarian/liberatarian 1.06 The test was skewed and obviously written by a lefty. Not a total lefty but definately someone leaning to the left. You can tell by the wording of the questions in many situations using words like all or suggesting that there is a direct counterbalancing effect between helping people and keeping a free capitalist society. In anycase I am not against the test because its probably the closest to accurate one I have ever seen.. I just don't think its possible to make a test like this accurate unless Rush Limbaugh and Joseph Lieberman got together and each wrote half that questions. That might balance it out.If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass. Can't think of anything I need No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound. Nothing to eat, no books to read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumperJon 0 #45 July 18, 2003 QuoteCan he really switch? I like to hear justification for that, seems like there might be more to it than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #46 July 18, 2003 QuoteHere's a good political spectrum test. http://www.politicalcompass.org/ My score Your political compass Economic Left/Right: -3.38 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.28 Is closes in relation to the Dalai Lama Economic Left/Right: -2.75 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.03 Pretty close to your scores. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #47 July 18, 2003 QuotePro choice, Ditto Pro the right to bear arms - but think arms should be defined. I don't want the dude in the condo next to me with nukes - there has to be some control. Ditto Pro human rights, even for suspects of terrorisim. Ditto altho in my heart I want to see all of em burn in whatever hell they believe in. Pro freedom of religeon, Ditto Pro right to choose sexual orientation, Ditto It's none of my business who you want to love in your life but I suspect for many its not a choice they can make,.... they just are. Pro Skydiving - even Style and Accuracy. Ditto Hey I LIKE accuracy.. Style on the other hand is evil. I am anti violence against civilian populace by soldiers during war or peace. Ditto its immoral Anti death penalty, Ditto a civilized people need not be hypocrites. And further.. Jails suck.. let em stay there where they are judged by their low life peergroup Anti discrimination on the grounds of colour, sex, age, race, religeon, sexual orientation etc. Ditto this is a TOTAL no brainer for anyone with even half a brain... if you expect freedom.. you damn well better allow it for ALL others. Wow, I think I have to agree stronly with Tonto on this one.. verbatim... I guess I really am a lefty after all. Economic Left/Right: -4.25 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.64 .... I am proud to say I fell into a similar graph position as the Dali Lama and Ghandi. Both are inspiring and articulate champions for the rights of huam beings, everywhere. We all have a lot to learn from people like them if we are to progress to being a truly enlightened species that aspires to the stars. Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #48 July 21, 2003 Not so bad, is it? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
livendive 8 #46 July 18, 2003 QuoteHere's a good political spectrum test. http://www.politicalcompass.org/ My score Your political compass Economic Left/Right: -3.38 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.28 Is closes in relation to the Dalai Lama Economic Left/Right: -2.75 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.03 Pretty close to your scores. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #47 July 18, 2003 QuotePro choice, Ditto Pro the right to bear arms - but think arms should be defined. I don't want the dude in the condo next to me with nukes - there has to be some control. Ditto Pro human rights, even for suspects of terrorisim. Ditto altho in my heart I want to see all of em burn in whatever hell they believe in. Pro freedom of religeon, Ditto Pro right to choose sexual orientation, Ditto It's none of my business who you want to love in your life but I suspect for many its not a choice they can make,.... they just are. Pro Skydiving - even Style and Accuracy. Ditto Hey I LIKE accuracy.. Style on the other hand is evil. I am anti violence against civilian populace by soldiers during war or peace. Ditto its immoral Anti death penalty, Ditto a civilized people need not be hypocrites. And further.. Jails suck.. let em stay there where they are judged by their low life peergroup Anti discrimination on the grounds of colour, sex, age, race, religeon, sexual orientation etc. Ditto this is a TOTAL no brainer for anyone with even half a brain... if you expect freedom.. you damn well better allow it for ALL others. Wow, I think I have to agree stronly with Tonto on this one.. verbatim... I guess I really am a lefty after all. Economic Left/Right: -4.25 Libertarian/Authoritarian: -3.64 .... I am proud to say I fell into a similar graph position as the Dali Lama and Ghandi. Both are inspiring and articulate champions for the rights of huam beings, everywhere. We all have a lot to learn from people like them if we are to progress to being a truly enlightened species that aspires to the stars. Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #48 July 21, 2003 Not so bad, is it? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
