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Originally posted by: illustri
Originally posted by: alchemize

Of course they don't. Want me to take a specific example?

"Our race has many superior qualities, compared to other races." How else can that be answered except with either a racist answer (anything above strongly disagree), and everything else is just how strong of a racist you are??
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as they explained in analysis, racism is as much a part of political ideology as other social issues -- I'm glad you feel as if no one can answer anything except strongly disagree for that particular question -- probably means you are not a racist at all or are overly concerned with being labeled a racist

but if some people feel differently can't they answer to that affect? if some believe races are all the same but with some caveat they can answer "disagree" if some believe certain races have superior qualities they can answer "agree", if some are diehard supremacists they answer "strongly disagree" WTF is the problem?

much of politics involves taking stands, and on difficult issues, this and the other questions you brought up forces you to take a stand, you may lament that but thats the point of the quiz
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I answered "strongly agree" to that one. Each race has their own positives and negatives. For example, the blacks are generally good atheletes (basketball, football, track & field, etc.) including the black women. Arabs could argue that they were the creators of modern civilization since recorded history started in ancient Mesopotamia (Iraq). Etc.
 
Originally posted by: HalosPuma
Originally posted by: illustri
Originally posted by: alchemize

Of course they don't. Want me to take a specific example?

"Our race has many superior qualities, compared to other races." How else can that be answered except with either a racist answer (anything above strongly disagree), and everything else is just how strong of a racist you are??
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as they explained in analysis, racism is as much a part of political ideology as other social issues -- I'm glad you feel as if no one can answer anything except strongly disagree for that particular question -- probably means you are not a racist at all or are overly concerned with being labeled a racist

but if some people feel differently can't they answer to that affect? if some believe races are all the same but with some caveat they can answer "disagree" if some believe certain races have superior qualities they can answer "agree", if some are diehard supremacists they answer "strongly disagree" WTF is the problem?

much of politics involves taking stands, and on difficult issues, this and the other questions you brought up forces you to take a stand, you may lament that but thats the point of the quiz
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I answered "strongly agree" to that one. Each race has their own positives and negatives. For example, the blacks are generally good atheletes (basketball, football, track & field, etc.) including the black women. Arabs could argue that they were the creators of modern civilization since recorded history started in ancient Mesopotamia (Iraq). Etc.
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well see there you go, you have the range of answers to suit you, why be dishonest with yourself
 
Originally posted by: HalosPuma
I answered "strongly agree" to that one. Each race has their own positives and negatives. For example, the blacks are generally good atheletes (basketball, football, track & field, etc.) including the black women. Arabs could argue that they were the creators of modern civilization since recorded history started in ancient Mesopotamia (Iraq). Etc.
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It's not due to race but circumstances and culture 😛

If blacks are good athletes, why do they generally not play cricket, hockey, golf, etc.
Greeks, Romans, Brits can all claim modern civilization...

You have little credible reasoning in your assertions.
 
Originally posted by: Stunt
Originally posted by: cwjerome
After a few weeks, why do I get the feeling HalosPuma is a fake?
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A fake?...what do you mean by that?
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Every response is a weird, racist, ultra-right-wing stereotypical verbal fart. Even his sig looks like it comes from the mind of a superficial liberal poser. It's all just too cliched (and yes, it does happen). Sorry Halos, but that's just how you come across to me. But that's enough about my speculation, I don't want to get vacationed for talking bad about members or something.
 
Your political compass
Economic Left/Right: -2.13
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.51

Much further left than I expected. The questions are horribly flawed.
 
Originally posted by: Stunt
Originally posted by: HalosPuma
I answered "strongly agree" to that one. Each race has their own positives and negatives. For example, the blacks are generally good atheletes (basketball, football, track & field, etc.) including the black women. Arabs could argue that they were the creators of modern civilization since recorded history started in ancient Mesopotamia (Iraq). Etc.
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It's not due to race but circumstances and culture 😛

If blacks are good athletes, why do they generally not play cricket, hockey, golf, etc.
Greeks, Romans, Brits can all claim modern civilization...

You have little credible reasoning in your assertions.
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because in America, we dont play cricket. And hockey is dominated by european players. Tiger woods is black, no?

and yes, western civilization is modern
 
Originally posted by: cwjerome
Originally posted by: Stunt
Originally posted by: cwjerome
After a few weeks, why do I get the feeling HalosPuma is a fake?
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A fake?...what do you mean by that?
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Every response is a weird, racist, ultra-right-wing stereotypical verbal fart. Even his sig looks like it comes from the mind of a superficial liberal poser. It's all just too cliched (and yes, it does happen). Sorry Halos, but that's just how you come across to me. But that's enough about my speculation, I don't want to get vacationed for talking bad about members or something.
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when he first started posting...i thought the same...but i think he actually thinks like that...
i don't see how you can really be surprised by that...i mean he does have the same ideals and opinions as the president who is supposedly representative of over 50% of the american electorate.

besides there are other extremists on this forum...he's just the one that makes 'your side' look bad.

odd to say your side in a thread with a broad spectrum of beliefs.
it's too bad there's 2 parties to heard everyone into with such a broad view of politics.

Ps. i was hoping to compare our scores...but you havent posted.
 
Originally posted by: raildogg
Your political compass

Economic Left/Right: -2.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
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I'm surprised at your Economic score. I thought you'd be much more to the Right.
 
Originally posted by: HalosPuma
Originally posted by: raildogg
Your political compass

Economic Left/Right: -2.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
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I'm surprised at your Economic score. I thought you'd be much more to the Right.
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I'm not surprised.
raildogg does seem to be conservative...but such issues as energy and oil reforms...his views are very left.

advocate of hybrid cars...:thumbsup:
 
Originally posted by: raildogg
Originally posted by: Stunt
Originally posted by: HalosPuma
I answered "strongly agree" to that one. Each race has their own positives and negatives. For example, the blacks are generally good atheletes (basketball, football, track & field, etc.) including the black women. Arabs could argue that they were the creators of modern civilization since recorded history started in ancient Mesopotamia (Iraq). Etc.
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It's not due to race but circumstances and culture 😛

If blacks are good athletes, why do they generally not play cricket, hockey, golf, etc.
Greeks, Romans, Brits can all claim modern civilization...

You have little credible reasoning in your assertions.
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because in America, we dont play cricket. And hockey is dominated by european players. Tiger woods is black, no?

and yes, western civilization is modern
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exactly my point...he said that blacks are known athletes...when in fact it is the circumstances and culture that determine the sports and athleticism. A hockey player is just as athletic as a basketball player.

tiger woods yes...but "generally" it is a white dominated sport...it was tiger's father's drive at a young age that helped him reach where he is today (circumstances and culture).

Look at skiiing...are they less athletic than football players?
athletes around the world are good cuz they train...not cuz of race.
 
Originally posted by: Stunt
he does have the same ideals and opinions as the president who is supposedly representative of over 50% of the american electorate.

besides there are other extremists
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Those two statements are in contradiction. I scored very similar to Bush, who won over 50% of the popular vote. How can that be extremist? Maybe compared to the people here on ATOT, but certainly not across the US.
 
Economic Left/Right: 1.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.10

Canadian centrist representin'!
 
Originally posted by: HalosPuma
Originally posted by: raildogg
Your political compass

Economic Left/Right: -2.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.21
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I'm surprised at your Economic score. I thought you'd be much more to the Right.
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Well yes, but government regulation is sometimes required to keep the greedy corporations in check
 
Originally posted by: HalosPuma
Originally posted by: Stunt
he does have the same ideals and opinions as the president who is supposedly representative of over 50% of the american electorate.

besides there are other extremists
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Those two statements are in contradiction. I scored very similar to Bush, who won over 50% of the popular vote. How can that be extremist? Maybe compared to the people here on ATOT, but certainly not across the US.
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You are extreme...as you support authoitative gov't, gov't spending, tax cuts, war.

All combined are a mix for disaster in politics and few believe in all of them...cuz that's where bush sits.

a small percentage think the way you do...you are just closer than what the other guy was offering.
 
Ha guess I lean to the left. Who woulda thunk ... ehh erm

well according to one test i lean slightly to the left, but on the other one I lean right

oh well :thumbsup:
 
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