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So, which category did you fall into?Pew Research published a poll which can tell you what your political ideology is. Admittedly, the poll is a bit black and white with only 2 choices per question but it can be used as an indicator.
Here it is right here:
Political Typology Quiz | Pew Research Center
Solid liberal: Your basic Democrat. Supports additional government intervention in the economy, being concerned about wealth inequality and the environment. They also stand with the LGBT community and see diversity as a virtue.
Opportunity democrat: These people are generally left leaning. They stand out from other leftist groups in that they believe that most people who work hard will be able to make it (as opposed to social barriers stopping women and minorities from succeeding).
Disaffected democrat: Stands with the left on most issues. They disagree with solid liberals on the general performance of government, being skeptical of regulation.
Devout and diverse: This group is overall left leaning on the environment and generally views the current economic system as benefitting the elite. They are divided on whether regulation does more good or more harm, on whether immigrants are an asset or a liability, and on whether homosexuality is acceptable. They typically favor a more isolationist and "America first" foreign policy.
Core conservative: Your run of the mill Republican. These people are skeptical of the effectiveness of government action and although some believe that immigrants strengthen this country, most believe that they are a burden. They are divided on whether homosexuality should be accepted in society.
Country first conservatives: The name says it all, they believe in putting America first. A majority of them believe that government action is generally inefficient, though this majority is smaller than for core conservatives. Most members of this group frown upon homosexuality. A defining characteristic of this group is the belief that immigrants are a liability unto society.
Market skeptic republicans: This group of republicans stands out in their belief that the current economic system unfairly favors the rich (but most are generally skeptical of welfare). This group is lmore skeptical of immigration than core conservatives but not as much as the country first variety. On the other hand, 62% believe that homosexuality should be accepted in society.
New era enterprisers: According to the pew research poll, this group seems to be the new generation of republicans. They are more likely to have a positive outlook on immigration and homosexuality than the other republican groups and are less skeptical of welfare. However, they tend to view the current economic system as being fair and don't believe that racism or sexism play a big role in society today.
Pew Research published a poll which can tell you what your political ideology is. Admittedly, the poll is a bit black and white with only 2 choices per question but it can be used as an indicator.
Here it is right here:
Political Typology Quiz | Pew Research Center
Solid liberal: Your basic Democrat. Supports additional government intervention in the economy, being concerned about wealth inequality and the environment. They also stand with the LGBT community and see diversity as a virtue.
Opportunity democrat: These people are generally left leaning. They stand out from other leftist groups in that they believe that most people who work hard will be able to make it (as opposed to social barriers stopping women and minorities from succeeding).
Disaffected democrat: Stands with the left on most issues. They disagree with solid liberals on the general performance of government, being skeptical of regulation.
Devout and diverse: This group is overall left leaning on the environment and generally views the current economic system as benefitting the elite. They are divided on whether regulation does more good or more harm, on whether immigrants are an asset or a liability, and on whether homosexuality is acceptable. They typically favor a more isolationist and "America first" foreign policy.
Core conservative: Your run of the mill Republican. These people are skeptical of the effectiveness of government action and although some believe that immigrants strengthen this country, most believe that they are a burden. They are divided on whether homosexuality should be accepted in society.
Country first conservatives: The name says it all, they believe in putting America first. A majority of them believe that government action is generally inefficient, though this majority is smaller than for core conservatives. Most members of this group frown upon homosexuality. A defining characteristic of this group is the belief that immigrants are a liability unto society.
Market skeptic republicans: This group of republicans stands out in their belief that the current economic system unfairly favors the rich (but most are generally skeptical of welfare). This group is lmore skeptical of immigration than core conservatives but not as much as the country first variety. On the other hand, 62% believe that homosexuality should be accepted in society.
New era enterprisers: According to the pew research poll, this group seems to be the new generation of republicans. They are more likely to have a positive outlook on immigration and homosexuality than the other republican groups and are less skeptical of welfare. However, they tend to view the current economic system as being fair and don't believe that racism or sexism play a big role in society today.
According to the test I am a disaffected Democrat, but I am not skeptical of regulations, so I think I conform to the description of being devout and diverse.
I think of myself as a New Deal Democrat. I like the Democrat Party that existed from the inauguration of Franklin Roosevelt in 1933 to the assassination of John Kennedy in 1963. I dislike changes the Democratic Party has taken since 1963. Generally speaking I am liberal on economic and environmental issues and conservative on social issues.
According to the test I am a disaffected Democrat, but I am not skeptical of regulations, so I think I conform to the description of being devout and diverse.
I think of myself as a New Deal Democrat. I like the Democrat Party that existed from the inauguration of Franklin Roosevelt in 1933 to the assassination of John Kennedy in 1963. I dislike changes the Democratic Party has taken since 1963. Generally speaking I am liberal on economic and environmental issues and conservative on social issues.
It's missing brainwashed Trumptard.
This brand of 'conservative' bases his (and they are mostly men) vision on hatred of minorities and a childish, competitive view of politics that embraces winners and losers. He wants many of the other things conservatives want such as 'small govt' and lower taxes but doesn't really understand what either truly means or how it will affect him. As long as it angers a liberal, that's okay: he is willing to compromise as long as the 'libtards' are trolled.
He hates gays and women as well. He wants a strongman, possibly with a religious bent, and is willing to pay for the made in China hat and other paraphernalia to show his support. He loves his guns and wishes there was a second civil war so he could use them: on women, gays, blacks, and Hispanics of course. He hasn't had sex in a while, at least not with a willing partner. He beats his wife and, may also have a meth problem.
While the OP covers most of the traditional spectrum it is missing that hardcore quarter of the population that lives and breathes Trump and that is the only real support he can count on anymore.
What in particular changed in 1963 that you don't like? Does it have to do with identity politics?
Pew Research published a poll which can tell you what your political ideology is. Admittedly, the poll is a bit black and white with only 2 choices per question but it can be used as an indicator.
Here it is right here:
Political Typology Quiz | Pew Research Center
Solid liberal: Your basic Democrat. Supports additional government intervention in the economy, being concerned about wealth inequality and the environment. They also stand with the LGBT community and see diversity as a virtue.
Opportunity democrat: These people are generally left leaning. They stand out from other leftist groups in that they believe that most people who work hard will be able to make it (as opposed to social barriers stopping women and minorities from succeeding).
Disaffected democrat: Stands with the left on most issues. They disagree with solid liberals on the general performance of government, being skeptical of regulation.
Devout and diverse: This group is overall left leaning on the environment and generally views the current economic system as benefitting the elite. They are divided on whether regulation does more good or more harm, on whether immigrants are an asset or a liability, and on whether homosexuality is acceptable. They typically favor a more isolationist and "America first" foreign policy.
Core conservative: Your run of the mill Republican. These people are skeptical of the effectiveness of government action and although some believe that immigrants strengthen this country, most believe that they are a burden. They are divided on whether homosexuality should be accepted in society.
Country first conservatives: The name says it all, they believe in putting America first. A majority of them believe that government action is generally inefficient, though this majority is smaller than for core conservatives. Most members of this group frown upon homosexuality. A defining characteristic of this group is the belief that immigrants are a liability unto society.
Market skeptic republicans: This group of republicans stands out in their belief that the current economic system unfairly favors the rich (but most are generally skeptical of welfare). This group is lmore skeptical of immigration than core conservatives but not as much as the country first variety. On the other hand, 62% believe that homosexuality should be accepted in society.
New era enterprisers: According to the pew research poll, this group seems to be the new generation of republicans. They are more likely to have a positive outlook on immigration and homosexuality than the other republican groups and are less skeptical of welfare. However, they tend to view the current economic system as being fair and don't believe that racism or sexism play a big role in society today.
Identity politics is a safe way of describing my dissatisfaction with the post 1963 Democratic Party.
I supported the civil rights movement as a child, a teenager, and a young adult. I am disappointed with the black response. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the War on Poverty begun soon later were followed by five years of black ghetto rioting, and more durable increases in black crime and illegitimacy. Black academic performance has improved little, if at all. It was not supposed to be this way. The hope inspiring the civil rights movement was that when blacks were given equal rights they would behave and perform as well as whites. They were supposed to emulate us. Instead we emulated them. As our rates of crime and illegitimacy rose, their rates rose even more.
These results substantiate the arguments conservatives presented against the civil rights legislation and the War on Poverty when they were debated in Congress.
When it became clear that giving blacks equal rights would not eliminate racial inequality liberals tried to force racial equality with policies like forced school busing, and affirmative action. Now they are talking about reparations.
Bill Clinton, who I voted for in 1992 and 1996, called for a dialogue on race. I certainly would like such a dialogue. Hypocritically, liberals suppress an honest dialogue by making it dangerous to criticize blacks. If one acknowledges any black deficiency one must blame it on white racism, or be punished for racism. When one is accused of racism, truth is no defense; it is evidence for the prosecution.
Race is the liberals' weakest issue. It is the issue where liberal reforms have obviously failed. It is the issue where liberal hypocrisy is equally obvious. Liberals praise the 1954 Brown vs Board of Education Supreme Court Decision. Nevertheless, they avoid sending their children to public schools with many blacks in the student bodies. If the local public schools do have large number of blacks in them liberals send their children to white private schools or they move to white school districts. Then they condemn the racism of white blue collar workers who cannot afford to do that, and who have to pay the price for liberal racial ideals.
The black response to the civil rights legislation and the War on Poverty has turned the United States into a Republican country. It has prevented the Democrats from exploiting their strongest issue, which is the growing income gap. Because I continue to revere the memory and the legacy of President Franklin Roosevelt I regret that.
So, which category did you fall into?
It said I was core conservative, though I definitely disagree with conservatives on a few issues. Like I said, the poll is a bit simplistic. For example, it asked whether black people are behind because the government isn't doing enough or because it's their own fault, leaving no room for other options like "less regulation would increase social mobility" or "it's a mix of circumstances".
To be honest, I think the lack of emphasis among Democrats on matters of traditional relevance per the FDR era, and the overemphasis on identity politics, has far more to do with the desire of donors, and less with an actual excess of concern.
Faced with the issue that the party now relies so heavily on the generosity of the very special interests that they were until recently relied upon to combat and moderate, patrons to whom economic justice and reform are clearly anathema, the Democratic party has had to look elsewhere for its left street cred in wedge issues like ID politics.
It said I was core conservative, though I definitely disagree with conservatives on a few issues. Like I said, the poll is a bit simplistic. For example, it asked whether black people are behind because the government isn't doing enough or because it's their own fault, leaving no room for other options like "less regulation would increase social mobility" or "it's a mix of circumstances".
The test is bull****.Pew Research published a poll which can tell you what your political ideology is. Admittedly, the poll is a bit black and white with only 2 choices per question but it can be used as an indicator.
Here it is right here:
Political Typology Quiz | Pew Research Center
Solid liberal: Your basic Democrat. Supports additional government intervention in the economy, being concerned about wealth inequality and the environment. They also stand with the LGBT community and see diversity as a virtue.
Opportunity democrat: These people are generally left leaning. They stand out from other leftist groups in that they believe that most people who work hard will be able to make it (as opposed to social barriers stopping women and minorities from succeeding).
Disaffected democrat: Stands with the left on most issues. They disagree with solid liberals on the general performance of government, being skeptical of regulation.
Devout and diverse: This group is overall left leaning on the environment and generally views the current economic system as benefitting the elite. They are divided on whether regulation does more good or more harm, on whether immigrants are an asset or a liability, and on whether homosexuality is acceptable. They typically favor a more isolationist and "America first" foreign policy.
Core conservative: Your run of the mill Republican. These people are skeptical of the effectiveness of government action and although some believe that immigrants strengthen this country, most believe that they are a burden. They are divided on whether homosexuality should be accepted in society.
Country first conservatives: The name says it all, they believe in putting America first. A majority of them believe that government action is generally inefficient, though this majority is smaller than for core conservatives. Most members of this group frown upon homosexuality. A defining characteristic of this group is the belief that immigrants are a liability unto society.
Market skeptic republicans: This group of republicans stands out in their belief that the current economic system unfairly favors the rich (but most are generally skeptical of welfare). This group is lmore skeptical of immigration than core conservatives but not as much as the country first variety. On the other hand, 62% believe that homosexuality should be accepted in society.
New era enterprisers: According to the pew research poll, this group seems to be the new generation of republicans. They are more likely to have a positive outlook on immigration and homosexuality than the other republican groups and are less skeptical of welfare. However, they tend to view the current economic system as being fair and don't believe that racism or sexism play a big role in society today.
To be honest, I think the lack of emphasis among Democrats on matters of traditional relevance per the FDR era, and the overemphasis on identity politics, has far more to do with the desire of donors, and less with an actual excess of concern.
Faced with the issue that the party now relies so heavily on the generosity of the very special interests that they were until recently relied upon to combat and moderate, patrons to whom economic justice and reform are clearly anathema, the Democratic party has had to look elsewhere for its left street cred in wedge issues like ID politics.
An additional reason blacks are being left behind economically is the low average intelligence of the Negro race.
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