The Political Compass.

[8ball]

that's fairly high up the authoritarian scale there comrade.

*prepares neckshot*

Obviously one of those non-authoritarian, live-and-let-live neckshots.

 

[xes]

Mine

Am i tony benn aswell? (who the fuck is he, and did he go to a shop where he majicly had alternative lives? )

 

[teuchter]

I sometimes imagine the political compass graph as a map of the world.

Using which projection?

 

[cesare]

-6.75/-7.28 slightly more libertarian than last year.

 

[cesare]

Using which projection?

Like a globe.

 

[teuchter]

Mine

Am i tony benn aswell? (who the fuck is he, and did he go to a shop where he majicly had alternative lives? )

probably you shouldn't be allowed to do the political compass if you haven't heard of Tony Benn.

 

[xes]

I ahve heard of him

I was trying to make an 80s cartoon reference

(I've heard of him, but that doesn't mean i know who he actually is. I don't really pay any attention to political stuff. It doesn't bear any significance to my life, as i do what i want, when i want to do it, reguardless.)

 

[DotCommunist]

I ahve heard of him

I was trying to make an 80s cartoon reference

(I've heard of him, but that doesn't mean i know who he actually is. I don't really pay any attention to political stuff. It doesn't bear any significance to my life, as i do what i want, when i want to do it, reguardless.)

except smoke in pubs, or incite to racial hatred obv

 

[danny la rouge]

I was trying to make an 80s cartoon reference

70s. Sas' brother wrote it, you know.

 

[xes]

except smoke in pubs, or incite to racial hatred obv

I can smoke in a couple of my local pubs. And I don't want to incite any kind of hatred. Racial or otherwise. I live by common law mainly. I don't cause harm to others, and don't steal and i don't enter into an agreement with the intent to dishoner it.

 

[xes]

70s. Sas' brother wrote it, you know.

Fuck me, was it the 70s? Wow. I think you're telling fibs about Sass's brother

 

[danny la rouge]

Fuck me, was it the 70s?

Yup. I heard they were making a film of it, with Johnny Depp. The mind boggles.

 

[xes]

Yup. I heard they were making a film of it, with Johnny Depp. The mind boggles.

He gets too many of those types of roles IMO. I can see him doing it. But it'd suite more of the Ricky Gervaise shaped figure. (IMO)

 

[danny la rouge]

He gets too many of those types of roles IMO. I can see him doing it. But it'd suite more of the Ricky Gervaise shaped figure. (IMO)

Nah, Martin Freeman. He could do the puzzled face thing.

 

[Sootysoots]

Economic -8.12
Social -8.31

I used to be in the nines, must be showing my age.

 

[danny la rouge]

Economic -8.12
Social -8.31

I used to be in the nines, must be showing my age.

As people get older, they move into the 8s on the Political Compass.

Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

 

[cesare]

As people get older, they move into the 8s on the Political Compass.

Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Very clever

 

[ska invita]

Political Compass has come up a few times on u75, and I seem to remember someone finding out htat it had been built by someone with green party connections, and as a result a lot of people who take the test find that they end up closest to the greens!

That said, I think the overall graph is useful

 

[CyberRose]

Didn't give my opinions on the benefits of a police state enough weighting in my opinion...

 

[N_igma]

 

[teuchter]

Political Compass has come up a few times on u75, and I seem to remember someone finding out htat it had been built by someone with green party connections, and as a result a lot of people who take the test find that they end up closest to the greens!

That said, I think the overall graph is useful

The way they have coloured in the four quadrants obviously carries a subliminal meaning.

To analyse this, I have spent approx. 20 seconds on Google and with the help of the C&P function, I can conclude that:

Meaning of the Color Blue
Blue is the overwhelming "favorite color." Blue is seen as trustworthy, dependable and committed. The color of sky and the ocean, blue is perceived as a constant in our lives.

As the collective color of the spirit, it invokes rest and can cause the body to produce chemicals that are calming; however not all blues are serene and sedate. Electric or brilliant blues become dynamic and dramatic, an engaging color that expresses exhilaration.

Some shades or the overuse of blue may come across as cold or uncaring. Blue is the least "gender specific" color, having equal appeal to both men and women.

How the color blue effects us physically and mentally
* Calming and sedate
* Cooling
* Aids intuition

Meaning of the Color Green
Green occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye and is second only to blue as a favorite color. Green is the pervasive color in the natural world that is an ideal backdrop in interior design because we are so used to seeing it everywhere.

The natural greens, from forest to lime, are seen as tranquil and refreshing, with a natural balance of cool and warm (blue and yellow) undertones. Green is considered the color of peace and ecology. However, there is an "institutional" side to green, associated with illness or Government-issued that conjure up negative emotions as do the "slimy" or bilious greens.

How the color green effects us physically and mentally
* Soothing
* Relaxing mentally as well as physically
* Helps alleviate depression, nervousness and anxiety
* Offers a sense of renewal, self-control and harmony

Meaning of the Color Red
Red has more personal associations than any other color. Recognized as a stimulant red is inherently exciting and the amount of red is directly related to the level of energy perceived. Red draws attention and a keen use of red as an accent can immediately focus attention on a particular element.

How the color red effects us mentally and physically
* Increases enthusiasm
* Stimulates energy
* Encourages action and confidence
* A sense of protection from fears and anxiety

Meaning of the Color Purple
Purple embodies the balance of red simulation and blue calm. This dichotomy can cause unrest or uneasiness unless the undertone is clearly defined at which point the purple takes on the characteristics of its undertone. A sense of mystic and royal qualities, purple is a color often well liked by very creative or eccentric types and is the favorite color of adolescent girls.

How the color purple effects us mentally and physically
* Uplifting
* Calming to mind and nerves
* Offers a sense of spirituality
* Encourages creativity

 

[mentalchik]

 

[Roadkill]

Economic Left/Right: -9.12
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.79

As danny la rouge says, though, it's a very blunt tool indeed.

 

[Ibn Khaldoun]

According to the website the BNP are left-wing

 

[cesare]

According to the website the BNP are left-wing

Only on some of their economics policies.