Which commonly made sage talking point is more annoying?

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The Democrats aren't to the right of all European Parties (obviously), but they're to the right of most Conservative Parties in Europe.

No.

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lol, mittens and obama being ideologically identical, good test, much accurate

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I took the test, answering as Obama would (though some of it is guess work, because a lot of the questions are ridiculous and have nothing to do with policy) and came in basically at the center, a little south into the libertarian half. I have no idea how you can take the test with Obama's positions and get a result anywhere near what that idiot did.

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I'm gonna go through the questions, answering as I believe Obama would and how he has governed. I've tried to be harsh on him, while at the same time not traipsing off into True Leftist fantasyland. You guys tell me if you disagree with the answers.

"Barack Obama's" results:
Economic Left/Right: -2.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.87

If economic globalisation is inevitable, it should primarily serve humanity rather than the interests of trans-national corporations. Agree

I'd always support my country, whether it was right or wrong. Agree

No one chooses his or her country of birth, so it's foolish to be proud of it. Strongly Disagree

Our race has many superior qualities, compared with other races. Strongly Disagree

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Agree

Military action that defies international law is sometimes justified. Agree

There is now a worrying fusion of information and entertainment. Agree (No idea, but this sounds like the kind of thing Obama (who has sort of a communitarian/parental streak, would maybe agree with it?)

People are ultimately divided more by class than by nationality. Disagree (No idea? But I guess the point of the question is to find out if you have a Marxist conception of class which Obama doesn't, so I put disagree.)

Controlling inflation is more important than controlling unemployment. Disagree

Because corporations cannot be trusted to voluntarily protect the environment, they require regulation. Agree

"from each according to his ability, to each according to his need" is a fundamentally good idea. Agree

It's a sad reflection on our society that something as basic as drinking water is now a bottled, branded consumer product. Agree (Again, I don't think Obama's ever commented on this "issue," but based on his personality he'd probably agree? On the other hand, it's not like he's implemented policies to prohibit selling water, so who knows how this question is supposed to be answered.)

Land shouldn't be a commodity to be bought and sold. Disagree

It is regrettable that many personal fortunes are made by people who simply manipulate money and contribute nothing to their society. Disagree (Probably agrees in principle but has done nothing in practice to change this.)

Protectionism is sometimes necessary in trade. Disagree

The only social responsibility of a company should be to deliver a profit to its shareholders. Disagree

The rich are too highly taxed. Disagree (Despite True Leftist hooting and hollering, Obama has raised taxes on the rich.)

Those with the ability to pay should have the right to higher standards of medical care . Agree

Governments should penalise businesses that mislead the public. Agree

A genuine free market requires restrictions on the ability of predator multinationals to create monopolies. Agree

The freer the market, the freer the people. Disagree

Abortion, when the woman's life is not threatened, should always be illegal. Strongly Disagree

All authority should be questioned. Disagree

An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. Agree (Obama probably personally disagrees, but it's the reality of being a commander in chief of a sovereign country that this principle guides your foreign policy to an extent... only the most extreme of left-wing or isolationist politicians would disagree with this.)

Taxpayers should not be expected to prop up any theatres or museums that cannot survive on a commercial basis. Disagree

Schools should not make classroom attendance compulsory. Disagree

All people have their rights, but it is better for all of us that different sorts of people should keep to their own kind. Disagree

Good parents sometimes have to spank their children. Disagree ()

It's natural for children to keep some secrets from their parents. Agree ()

Possessing marijuana for personal use should not be a criminal offence. Disagree (Obama has stated that he agrees with this, but at the same time he has hardly championed federal marijuana legalization, BUT at the same time, as BRTD has pointed out, he's hardly stood in the way of state marijuana legalization. So it could go either way.)

The prime function of schooling should be to equip the future generation to find jobs. Strongly Agree

People with serious inheritable disabilities should not be allowed to reproduce. Strongly Disagree

The most important thing for children to learn is to accept discipline. Disagree ()

There are no savage and civilised peoples; there are only different cultures. Agree

Those who are able to work, and refuse the opportunity, should not expect society's support. Agree

When you are troubled, it's better not to think about it, but to keep busy with more cheerful things. Agree (wtf??? come on political compass guy, how do you have any idea what politicians think about this question)

First-generation immigrants can never be fully integrated within their new country. Disagree

What's good for the most successful corporations is always, ultimately, good for all of us. Agree

No broadcasting institution, however independent its content, should receive public funding. Strongly Disagree (Obama has clearly not tried to abolish PBS and NPR...)

Our civil liberties are being excessively curbed in the name of counter-terrorism. Strongly Disagree

A significant advantage of a one-party state is that it avoids all the arguments that delay progress in a democratic political system. Agree

Although the electronic age makes official surveillance easier, only wrongdoers need to be worried. Agree

The death penalty should be an option for the most serious crimes. Agree

In a civilised society, one must always have people above to be obeyed and people below to be commanded. Agree

Abstract art that doesn't represent anything shouldn't be considered art at all. Disagree

In criminal justice, punishment should be more important than rehabilitation. Disagree

It is a waste of time to try to rehabilitate some criminals. Agree

The businessperson and the manufacturer are more important than the writer and the artist. Strongly Agree

Mothers may have careers, but their first duty is to be homemakers. Strongly Disagree

Multinational companies are unethically exploiting the plant genetic resources of developing countries. Disagree

Making peace with the establishment is an important aspect of maturity. Agree

Astrology accurately explains many things. Strongly Disagree

You cannot be moral without being religious. Disagree

Charity is better than social security as a means of helping the genuinely disadvantaged. Disagree

Some people are naturally unlucky. Disagree ( again, wtf)

It is important that my child's school instills religious values. Disagree

Sex outside marriage is usually immoral. Strongly disagree

A same sex couple in a stable, loving relationship, should not be excluded from the possibility of child adoption. Strongly Agree

Pornography, depicting consenting adults, should be legal for the adult population. Agree

What goes on in a private bedroom between consenting adults is no business of the state. Agree

No one can feel naturally homosexual. Strongly Disagree

These days openness about sex has gone too far. Disagree

Now someone can answer this as David Cameron would and we can compare.

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Cameron's NHS.

LOL