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01-06.-2005, 03:23 AM
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Re: Political Quiz,where do you fit?
If you didn't, I bet I can start one with the link below.
Nothing like a good old "separation of church and state" debate. http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/05/31/c...e.ap/index.html
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01-06.-2005, 03:29 AM
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Re: Political Quiz,where do you fit?
Came up as Liberal, which fits me, but of course these quizzes are usually transparent enough that you can make it say what every you like.
I would be more curious to see if there is any relevence to our shared interest in cycling? Do your political leanings influence your riding (unconsciously of course) at all or vice/versa? Me leaning: Liberal ride: Fuji Provence, Marin Larkspur type: Road, Hybrid number of bikes in house (all household in use or not):6 spouse/family rides also: yes avg wk mileage: 130-170 miles avg solo speed: 19-21 mph watch racing: yes race: not fast enough.....yet..... tour/century rides: yes commute: the 2 blocks of travel aren't worth it (walk) |
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01-06.-2005, 03:45 AM
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Re: Political Quiz,where do you fit?
My results were not surprising.
Enterpriser Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Enterpriser typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues. Enterprisers represent 9 percent of the American public, and 10 percent of registered voters. Party ID 81% Republican, 18% Independent/No Preference, 1% Democrat (98% Rep/LeanRep)
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01-06.-2005, 10:03 AM
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Re: Political Quiz,where do you fit?
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Count me in 
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01-06.-2005, 11:28 AM
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Re: Political Quiz,where do you fit?
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I believe in punishment for crime and that the punishment shouild fit. If he steals let him serve time and work to repay the debt. If he burns down the church ,let him him help rebuild it but he should not need attend unless he wants.
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01-06.-2005, 12:21 PM
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Re: Political Quiz,where do you fit?
I'm in the Disaffected typology group. I found it to be somewhat accurate!
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01-06.-2005, 07:02 PM
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Re: Political Quiz,where do you fit?
i did the quiz for what it is worth, some of the questions were of no relevance to me however...
i am a liberal apparently, i was pretty dissapointed by that outcome, still never mind eh.. there was one question that i was wondering how everybody answered.. 1. Most people who want to get ahead can make it if they're willing to work hard. or 2. Hard work and determination are no guarantee of success for most people what did you all answer for that? |
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01-06.-2005, 08:06 PM
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Re: Political Quiz,where do you fit?
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I replied to the questionnaire and it was very interesting and a bit of fun. But I wouldn't say that the outcomes were accurate. Although the questions are framed in an American context, I tried to answer it as accurately as possible - given the criteria of the questions. My initial assesement was "Upbeat" "agree with george bush's economic policy but disagree with his social and foreign policies" This got me thinking that the result was not accurate (I disagree with GB's economic, social and foreign policies !). I went back and changed one answer - about paying bills and my result changed to "Disaffected" "Disaffecteds are deeply cynical about government and unsatisfied with both their own economic situation and the overall state of the nation. Under heavy financial pressure personally, this group is deeply concerned about immigration and environmental policies......" Despite my advocating strong environmental and open immigration - I am also under financial pressure (!). So one answer change moved me from Disaffected to Upbeat ! |
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01-06.-2005, 08:09 PM
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Re: Political Quiz,where do you fit?
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I answered "Hard work and determination are no guarantee of success for most people" Because it doesn't guarantee success. I know plenty of people who work hard and work over and above what is required and they have little or no success. It all depends what one considers to be success (in this case I assumed it meant money/perks). |
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01-06.-2005, 08:20 PM
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its an american website so in america success=money i answered the same as you lim, i work long hours every day 8am till 9pm most days and about 3 hours on a saturday and 3 on a sunday, because i am self employed and work for an employer during the day. Success (financial) is differeent depending on whether you are self employed or working for someone else. I can work for my employer with over time and i never get any praise but if i work hard on my own work there is plently of money to be made...this wasnt made clear in the survey. |
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01-06.-2005, 08:36 PM
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Pro, Yeah I figured that money was the measure of "success" in that survey. Does a nurse, who works hard, be deemed a "success" when her pay is relatively low compared to other "professions" ? I think it's all down to how you define "success" : in monetary terms, the nurse isn't a success. But how do you define and measure restoring people's health in monetary terms ? And your point about being self employed is 100% correct. You can slave away for an employers and get nowt. Working for yourself - while potentially being more precarious - is better rewarded financially. |
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01-06.-2005, 09:54 PM
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Re: Political Quiz,where do you fit?
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perhaps we should ask our American friends how they define success in terms of work. |
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02-06.-2005, 12:34 AM
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Re: Political Quiz,where do you fit?
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Job satisfaction (professionally/economically) w/ the opportunity to advance (whilst' not serving in the National Guard  )
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02-06.-2005, 12:55 AM
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Re: Political Quiz,where do you fit?
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Success is going to a "job" where you constantly exclaim to yourself "I can't believe they pay me to do this shit" 
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02-06.-2005, 01:16 AM
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Re: Political Quiz,where do you fit?
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That's a tough one so let me ramble a bit. When I was younger I had all the answers and then they changed all the questions. I can name several athletes and entertainers that worked hard and made a lot of money and died too young. They were certainly famous and wealthy,but successful? How about a promising athlete that has both legs severed in an accident,starts a computer tech company,marries raises a family and makes a reasonable income from his business and lives a long satisfying life. Successful? I believe success takes hard work and also "good choices' I will not use the words wise choices because you can get lucky and make good choices without wisdom. Business,marriage,life all take hard work and good choices. I am not sure how the rest of you perceive success.Maybe as being well and happy. Sometimes I read post and it seems as though I am looking at an alien being typing on the other end and other times I will read a post from the same person and it is like looking into a mirror. So perception varies on different sublect matter. Is the person that can win a war successful or the individual that can peacefully co-exist? Is a person successful if they can conquer worlds or save a child? Is success the perception of others or something you feel inside yourself?
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