SaMx
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closest to Richardson, furthest from Thompson.
on just the issue of gun control, closest to Richardson, furthest from Obama.
on just the issue of gun control, closest to Richardson, furthest from Obama.
Compare YOUR gun views to the candidates here:
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stephpd
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Zundfolge wrote;
I hear people say stuff like this all the time, but my question is how would such a thing be possible?
I would say that there are moderates in both parties that can agree in part on some things with others in the other party. I just find it had to believe that there are just two opinions on all subjects and that most of the people running for president stray very far from the party line.
Hokkmike wrote;
Our country is divided Red and Blue, like it or not. I think your correct observation highlights that fact.
When I watch the elections and hear the red , blue states and how we are divided I look at the actual percentages and they are so close to 50/50 I just don't buy it. Haven't seen any states where one party takes 75% or more of the vote to say this state or that state is clearly red or blue.
I think that the process is rigged to try and divide us and voting for just a two party system makes it even more so.
When I answered the questions some of my answers were toward one party and others toward the other party. My biggest problem was how far away most of the candidates were from the crosshairs for ME.
Most of the candidates were so far from the center that it really shocked me. I thought someone might have come close, but they were all at the outer ring except for Ron Paul.
Personally I like Richardson for the Dems and Huckabee for the Rep. More because they don't seem as extreme as the others and both were Goveners. I don't like Senators or Congressmen for the job because they just tow the party line and have never been in charge or responsible as leaders. They usually just blame others and can't lead with a pack mentality. But that's just me.
I really wish that we could come together and find common ground for the good of this country but none of the candidates seem capable of doing this.
Zundfolge wrote;
I hear people say stuff like this all the time, but my question is how would such a thing be possible?
I would say that there are moderates in both parties that can agree in part on some things with others in the other party. I just find it had to believe that there are just two opinions on all subjects and that most of the people running for president stray very far from the party line.
Hokkmike wrote;
Our country is divided Red and Blue, like it or not. I think your correct observation highlights that fact.
When I watch the elections and hear the red , blue states and how we are divided I look at the actual percentages and they are so close to 50/50 I just don't buy it. Haven't seen any states where one party takes 75% or more of the vote to say this state or that state is clearly red or blue.
I think that the process is rigged to try and divide us and voting for just a two party system makes it even more so.
When I answered the questions some of my answers were toward one party and others toward the other party. My biggest problem was how far away most of the candidates were from the crosshairs for ME.
Most of the candidates were so far from the center that it really shocked me. I thought someone might have come close, but they were all at the outer ring except for Ron Paul.
Personally I like Richardson for the Dems and Huckabee for the Rep. More because they don't seem as extreme as the others and both were Goveners. I don't like Senators or Congressmen for the job because they just tow the party line and have never been in charge or responsible as leaders. They usually just blame others and can't lead with a pack mentality. But that's just me.
I really wish that we could come together and find common ground for the good of this country but none of the candidates seem capable of doing this.
doc2rn
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Wow I got hit with Obama cross hairs, and his stance on who can have guns does not adversely affect me so I am cool with that. Guess I got a new candidate.
Whisky Tango Foxtrot?
The thing has some very odd ways of determining congruence. I have "substantive agreement" of 50% with Giuliani. I have substantive agreement of 74% with Fred Thompson (whom I happen to support). Yet it thinks I'm closer to Giuliani because my percentages economic and traditional have smaller variance to him than to others.
Of course, it also doesn't let you weight issues by importance, which would make the thing much more accurate.
Weird.
Springmom
The thing has some very odd ways of determining congruence. I have "substantive agreement" of 50% with Giuliani. I have substantive agreement of 74% with Fred Thompson (whom I happen to support). Yet it thinks I'm closer to Giuliani because my percentages economic and traditional have smaller variance to him than to others.
Of course, it also doesn't let you weight issues by importance, which would make the thing much more accurate.
Weird.
Springmom
And I am centered in the big vacant area right over the cross hairs. Dead of center economically, slightly more liberal than conservative with regard to social issues.
Yeah - they put me closest to Bill Richardson. But if you factored in importance, I'd be closer to McCain.
Mike
DoubleTapDrew
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Springmom, when you are done with the quiz you can uncheck boxes on the right for issues that aren't important to you, or uncheck them all and look at them one (or more) issue at a time to see who you align closest with. It said I was closest to Romney till I unchecked the issues that weren't super-important to me and the crosshairs landed on Huckabee.
glockman19
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closest to Ron Paul, furthest from Fred Thompson.
Beatnik
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Man, and here I thought I was going to have to make a decision based on months of reading, watching all of the 2007 debates on Youtube, and a genuine interest in the process. Thank God some non-American made up an arbitrary, poorly worded 20-or-so question survey to settle the issue.
Seriously, why do we entertain this crud? Isn't this an active appeal to people whom most of us would rather didn't vote? What's the difference between letting this page decide, and letting NPR decide who we'll support?
Seriously, why do we entertain this crud? Isn't this an active appeal to people whom most of us would rather didn't vote? What's the difference between letting this page decide, and letting NPR decide who we'll support?
wheelgunfan
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Romney I guess for me.
The graphic says I agree with Huckabee on guns, but the actual numbers say I agree 100% with Thompson. Puts me pretty far away, socially, from Ron Paul, when I agree with him almost completely "in real life."
Poorly constructed questionnaire, poorly written software.
Poorly constructed questionnaire, poorly written software.
Gunnerpalace
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Exactly,
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Ragnar Danneskjold
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It said I was right between Thompson and Huckabee on social issues, and farther to the right than any of the candidates on economic issues. Sounds about right. Huckabee and Thompson are my 2 main candidates, Thompson being my first choice.
czbegenner
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I don't get what there trying to do on this poll.They say i am close to rudy
when in fact i don't belive in what he stands for, i don't belive in the same sex marriage issue because it's aganist God,and it's wrong.Anyway i will be doing more research on the canadates before i deside.You have to be carefull
in what they say,and what they stand for.
when in fact i don't belive in what he stands for, i don't belive in the same sex marriage issue because it's aganist God,and it's wrong.Anyway i will be doing more research on the canadates before i deside.You have to be carefull
in what they say,and what they stand for.
Be careful you do not get confused and disagree with a negative statement when you actually agree w/ it. I caught a couple of those when I re-checked my responses. I agree w/ springmom that this little exercise does not seem to take into account relative importance of the different issues. For example, the 2A issues are considerably more important to me than education issues. Even though it says I was closest to Guliani, I do not think I could ever vote for him. The exercise does say I have the highest substantive agreement w/ Paul, who I have been leaning towards.
Cannonball888
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Closest to Ron Paul, furthest from Obama.
czbegenner
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yea, Obama, thinks that everyone needs to get a license to carry a gun, also
about same sex marriages hes does not take a stand,(either you for or aganist) he also feels that we don't need a fence around mexico(oh let them come in? who would have thunk it. When things that matter most get so twisted.He does not agree with sharing the wealth for all who work.Well because im afro-american that does not mean i will vote for Obama, I like to find out the facts first. all the facts its a long time before november it's time
to find out the facts.
about same sex marriages hes does not take a stand,(either you for or aganist) he also feels that we don't need a fence around mexico(oh let them come in? who would have thunk it. When things that matter most get so twisted.He does not agree with sharing the wealth for all who work.Well because im afro-american that does not mean i will vote for Obama, I like to find out the facts first. all the facts its a long time before november it's time
to find out the facts.
Mac Attack
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Closest to Huckabee and furthest from Obama.
Shweboner
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I am closest to Edwards and farthest from Thompson.
Gun toting socialist here....
Gun toting socialist here....
Big45
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Politcal back open?
eflatminor
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Ron Paul...not surprizing. I just wish I could have the opportunity to vote for this Republican in Libertarian clothing.
SaMx
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his stance is on who can own hunting rifles after getting a license. If you want to own anything semi auto or any handgun then he probably isn't your candidate.
AZAndy
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Looks like I'm supposed to vote for Richardson. Too bad about that Wen Ho Lee thing. He probably won't last until my local primary anyway...
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