Of course not, but I utterly reject the premise of your question. Would you be in favor of peace, love and perfect harmony on Earth if it also meant that the planet would be swallowed by space dragons?
If you were to ask me if I were willing to take a chance that that equality will wreck everyone’s standard of living, I’d have to ask you back (or consider on my own) what that chance looks like. 5%? Roll the dice. 75%? Uh, maybe hold off on that equality for a bit until we can figure out how to lower those odds.
I found the second batch of poll questions better than the first. 8values Results
I had to think a little bit about some of these choices. I had no idea how I thought about international tariffs. for example. I came out pretty strongly lefty on this one.
Neoliberalism, ideology and policy model that emphasizes the value of free market competition.
Although there is considerable debate as to the defining features of neoliberal thought and practice, it is most commonly associated with laissez-faire economics.
In particular, neoliberalism is often characterized in terms of its belief in sustained economic growth as the means to achieve human progress, its confidence in free markets as the most-efficient allocation of resources, its emphasis on minimal state intervention in economic and social affairs, and its commitment to the freedom of trade and capital.
Although the terms are similar, neoliberalism is distinct from modern liberalism.
Both have their ideological roots in the classical liberalism of the 19th century, which championed economic laissez-faire and the freedom (or liberty) of individuals against the excessive power of government. …
Though not all scholars agree on the meaning of the term, “neoliberalism” is now generally thought to label the philosophical view that a society’s political and economic institutions should be robustly liberal and capitalist, but supplemented by a constitutionally limited democracy and a modest welfare state. …
Pew quiz said Disaffected Democrat, 8values says Social Liberalism. Many of the questions are just impossible to answer, though:
Those with a greater ability to pay should receive better healthcare.
It’s certainly not a principal I aspire to in a society, but what’s the alternative? Those who can afford to pay for better healthcare are banned from doing so? I don’t support that.
A lot of it comes down to how you interpret the question. At least the second quiz doesn’t require you to choose between two statements where you disagree with both.
The association of these causes with the left in the USA in the 21st century is accidental and parochial. In other places and other times, the left-most party would not have agreed with this association.
I’d go further and say that it is a strategic mistake and harmful to our cause to make these issues determinative in our perception of who is and is not on the left.
Didn’t want to read all the messages so there might be these points made already. I just wanted to reply to the very many times heard slogan: “giving money to lazy bums.”
1st: Given possibility to work for real compensation most people will accept that. Not all but so many that the rest will drown in the masses.
2nd: Given that no-one want to employ 60-years old telecom engineer. I’m not a lazy bum and I’m sick of hearing that I get over €1000 in month as dole when €980 goes to my rent. If you want to stop giving me over €1000 per month start regulating rents. But no, the same people who don’t want to regulate rents are the same people who complain that bums get more than €1000 in dole. And they are not leftists.
3rd: It’s given that if you give those who have nothing some money, they don’t put it on a bank account, but use it. So if you want to boost your economy, give money to the poor, becase they will all inject it back. Give it to rich and they don’t.
No, seriously. For example the equal opportunity employment laws, women suffrage, college admissions… Those were huge obstacles for women, now de jure removed. But there is still a pay gap, underrepresentation of women, &etc.
It’s “Make a call, including ‘Dunno, too close to call’”–Jesus Christ, if you had more questions that were slam dunks, you’d have the first test all over again.
But when looking at the definition of Opportunity Democrats, it doesn’t quite fit. I am strongly critical of Trump, and I do think that there are significant barriers to minorities and women trying to get ahead.
I really disliked the question:
“Racial discrimination is the main reason why many black people can’t get ahead these days”
“Black people who can’t get ahead in this country are mostly responsible for their own condition”
I believe strongly that anyone can get ahead if they have a good work ethic and are responsible with their money. So I believe that most people in general are responsible for their own condition, including Black people. (Not everyone, but most.) But I also think that systemic racism makes it more difficult for Black people than others. There is no way to reflect that belief answering that question.
According to the 8values quiz, I am into “Social Liberalism”.
As stated, they give you your answer on a silver platter: you pick the middle choice, which basically says “They both have a lot of merit to them.” What, do you want them to click on the actual box for you?
