Neocon quiz results
Based on your answers, you are most likely a realist. Read below to learn more about each foreign policy perspective.
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I knew it wouldn't come out Liberal.
Based on your answers, you are most likely a realist. Read below to learn more about each foreign policy perspective.
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I knew it wouldn't come out Liberal.
Based on your answers, you are most likely a realist. Read below to learn more about each foreign policy perspective.
hehe, I'm an isolationist. not sure if that's good or bad... I suppose if I were aligned with any political party I'd be a libertarian, which is listed under isolationist, so I guess that quiz was right.
Neoconservative
Neoconservatives?
Want the US to be the world's unchallenged superpower
Share unwavering support for Israel
Support American unilateral action
Support preemptive strikes to remove perceived threats to US security
Promote the development of an American empire
Equate American power with the potential for world peace
Seek to democratize the Arab world
Push regime change in states deemed threats to the US or its allies
Historical neoconservative: President Teddy Roosevelt
Modern neoconservative: President Ronald Reagan
Neoconservatives?
Want the US to be the world's unchallenged superpower
Share unwavering support for Israel
Support American unilateral action
Support preemptive strikes to remove perceived threats to US security
Promote the development of an American empire
Equate American power with the potential for world peace
Seek to democratize the Arab world
Push regime change in states deemed threats to the US or its allies
Historical neoconservative: President Teddy Roosevelt
Modern neoconservative: President Ronald Reagan
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interesting, since TR is generally labeled a historical realist, not neocon. political historians like to juxtapose him with wilson, the classic liberal.
oh, and these don't really line up with the general "liberal and conservative" political alignments as those alignments have had their definitions bastardized over time
oh, and these don't really line up with the general "liberal and conservative" political alignments as those alignments have had their definitions bastardized over time
Originally posted by: syzygy
politically, i suppose i loathe all ideologues, but i have a special dislike for liberals, especially anything just off left of center. they are not just pathologically naive, but they remain so even in the face of destruction and wanton brutality, unless ! - and here's the sickening clincher - they are the ones holding the reins. then no laws, no rules, no constraints apply. everything is fair game. innocent millions have been sacrificed on their holy altars of social revolution in the past 200 years and they have the gall to accuse neo-cons of having their own designs on global conquests. geez, how stupid. hell, while i'm on this lovely kick, i don't care much for libertarian isolationists, far-right nut jobs, and peace now peace always flower children.
Agreed 100%. I tested as an isolationist... More than anything, though, I'm just an anti-Liberal. :beer:
sMiLeYz
Platinum Member
- Feb 3, 2003
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I'm a classic liberal. Big surprise.
Since all the conservatives admit they're anti-liberal. I'd say I'm adamantly anti-conservative. I don't hate conservatives, just the ideology. If america was meant to to be conservative, we'd still be a British Colony with the Puritians running the damn show.
Since all the conservatives admit they're anti-liberal. I'd say I'm adamantly anti-conservative. I don't hate conservatives, just the ideology. If america was meant to to be conservative, we'd still be a British Colony with the Puritians running the damn show.
Realist
Realists?
Are guided more by practical considerations than ideological vision
Believe US power is crucial to successful diplomacy - and vice versa
Don't want US policy options unduly limited by world opinion or ethical considerations
Believe strong alliances are important to US interests
Weigh the political costs of foreign action
Believe foreign intervention must be dictated by compelling national interest
Historical realist: President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Modern realist: Secretary of State Colin Powell
Realists?
Are guided more by practical considerations than ideological vision
Believe US power is crucial to successful diplomacy - and vice versa
Don't want US policy options unduly limited by world opinion or ethical considerations
Believe strong alliances are important to US interests
Weigh the political costs of foreign action
Believe foreign intervention must be dictated by compelling national interest
Historical realist: President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Modern realist: Secretary of State Colin Powell
ROFLMAO!! Same here buddy! That quiz CLEARLY has issues. I'm about as liberal as 50 Cent is white. OK, not that extreme, but still... I think I'm a realist, but doesn't everyone?
Nitemare
Lifer
- Feb 8, 2001
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I knew it was going to say I was a neocon after the second question....
" start condemning its preemptive assassinations of Palestinian leaders."
Good grief, since when were the leaders of the Hamas and Infitada considered Palestinian leaders?
When it gives you 4/5 results and all of them except for one are "hell no's"; I cry bias. It only asked about foreign policy.
I believe that allowing Kim Jong nukes is asking for it and we should not do a preemtive strike on Iran more along the lines of encouraging a revolution.....again
I also believe than any negotians with terrorists is setting a precedent for more extortion attempts *cough* see Kim Jong
" start condemning its preemptive assassinations of Palestinian leaders."
Good grief, since when were the leaders of the Hamas and Infitada considered Palestinian leaders?
When it gives you 4/5 results and all of them except for one are "hell no's"; I cry bias. It only asked about foreign policy.
I believe that allowing Kim Jong nukes is asking for it and we should not do a preemtive strike on Iran more along the lines of encouraging a revolution.....again
I also believe than any negotians with terrorists is setting a precedent for more extortion attempts *cough* see Kim Jong
Anyone see the film "Swordfish"?
I always think that John Travolta's character would be the ultimate extension of Neocon principles, extending influence, killing US citizens to protect US citizens and interests. After all, isn't death just a set of scales? As long as you save more than you kill you can justify it?
"Be mercenary for the US."
"Protect the US and its interests at *all* costs."
"Be the strongest and have the most influence."
Seems an extension of?
Thoughts?
Andy
I always think that John Travolta's character would be the ultimate extension of Neocon principles, extending influence, killing US citizens to protect US citizens and interests. After all, isn't death just a set of scales? As long as you save more than you kill you can justify it?
"Be mercenary for the US."
"Protect the US and its interests at *all* costs."
"Be the strongest and have the most influence."
Seems an extension of?
Thoughts?
Andy
Liberal, which is very much a fact, but I can see why many would have trouble with what the "quiz" shows. It really only tests your foreign policy alignment and may have relatively little to do with your general political outlook.
yeah, you can read the answers and know how this quiz feels about you based on the ones you are choosing.
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