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Socialist

17 (33.3%)

Green

8 (15.7%)

Peace and Freedom

2 (3.9%)

Democratic

1 (2%)

Transhumanist

11 (21.6%)

Libertarian

8 (15.7%)

Republican

2 (3.9%)

Constitution

2 (3.9%)

Total Members Voted: 50

[mastahcheese]

Yeah, I think we can all agree that the test could have been done better.

[Glloyd]

I wouldn't call the NDP socialist any more. Everyone except the Greens have taken a bloody step towards the Right, at least in Ontario.

Yeah, I was talking on the Federal level. Even then, they're more Social Democrats now. In Ontario though, everything's just a fucking mess. It's been more of the same for the last 15-20 years. I just wish more people in ON voted Green, so we could have a change from those 3.

EDIT: This makes me want to start a Canadian politics Megathread. Interest?

Yeah, I think we can all agree that the test could have been done better.

Here here.

[Descan]

I'd be into it.

I think more people would vote Green if the vote had been proportional. The greens got 5% of the vote even without that, that would have been 5 (or more, depending on how it's proportional) seats right there. If people knew that voting green would actually mean something, regardless of how their riding went, then I think even more would have voted green. As it is, strategic voting :/ Add in a ranking vote of some description, and I think the greens would be a viable third party, at least enough to rival the NDP.

[Glloyd]

Exactly, but because that vote for proportional rep failed 5 years ago or whatnot, people think it's pointless to vote for the Greens, because they know they're not going to win in their riding, and they'd prefer the Libs or the NDP to the PC.

As for the Canadian Politics thread, I'll start one up when I get home.

[Greiger]

Next Gen Left.  Didn't have a strong opinion on a lot of that stuff though, and more than one of my answers seemed to have conflicted others.

So I'm doubtful of that result.  I really feel more that the current U.S. political system needs to be reevaluated and there needs to be drastic voting reform.  Whatever that would be called probably supersedes any of the outcomes on the list at any rate.

[Remuthra]

Welcome to the perpetual two-party system .

[Avis-Mergulus]

I took it for the lulz and got Next Generation Left. Can an American explain what does that even mean? I'm afraid I don't always understand what's going on in your politics.

[Loud Whispers]

Poll is rather simple, oftentimes I'd find I disagreed with both options; was rather disappointed that every issue boiled down to you either like x or like y.

Your best fit is...
Steadfast Conservative
along with 12% of the public.

2012 vote: 5% for Obama | 85% for Romney
This overwhelmingly Republican group holds very conservative attitudes across most issues, including social policy and the size and scope of government. However, they generally are critical of business and Wall Street. Overall, Steadfast Conservatives also express highly negative attitudes toward immigrants and take a skeptical view of U.S. global involvement.

Meh

[Remuthra]

I took it for the lulz and got Next Generation Left. Can an American explain what does that even mean? I'm afraid I don't always understand what's going on in your politics.

As best as I can tell, it means Democratic Young Conservatives.

[Avis-Mergulus]

I took it for the lulz and got Next Generation Left. Can an American explain what does that even mean? I'm afraid I don't always understand what's going on in your politics.

As best as I can tell, it means Democratic Young Conservatives.

Huh. Never thought of myself as a conservative. I thought I expressed pro-goverment and socially liberal views in the quiz... But duh, what do I care anyway. Thanks.

[Remuthra]

I took it for the lulz and got Next Generation Left. Can an American explain what does that even mean? I'm afraid I don't always understand what's going on in your politics.

As best as I can tell, it means Democratic Young Conservatives.

Huh. Never thought of myself as a conservative. I thought I expressed pro-goverment and socially liberal views in the quiz... But duh, what do I care anyway. Thanks.

Note the Democrat part there .

[MetalSlimeHunt]

That's because that's not what it means. Next Generation Left refers to the socially left-wing and economically luke-warm. Less "damn the welfare queens" and more "whatever, unimportant".

[Owlbread]

"Solid Liberal", apparently, with 89% for Obama and 3% for Romney. People in my group are solid Democrats and "unflagging supporters" of Barack Obama. This is rather amusing given that I wouldn't vote for Obama if you paid me.

It feels so odd being described as a "Liberal". It's incorrect terminology, American customs be damned.

[Loud Whispers]

It also presumes that I would sooner vote for Romney than flee to New Zealand.

[Karlito]

Got Solidly Liberal, though I share a lot of the objections with that label as many of you brought up. I'm neither affluent or particularly optimistic, and pretty lukewarm on Obama.