Are you a neocon? Take the quiz.
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Realist
Realists
* Are guided more by practical considerations than ideological vision
* Believe US power is crucial to successful diplomacy - and vice versa
* Don't want US policy options unduly limited by world opinion or ethical considerations
* Believe strong alliances are important to US interests
* Weigh the political costs of foreign action
* Believe foreign intervention must be dictated by compelling national interest
Historical realist: President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Modern realist: Secretary of State Colin Powell
Perfecto...
Realists
* Are guided more by practical considerations than ideological vision
* Believe US power is crucial to successful diplomacy - and vice versa
* Don't want US policy options unduly limited by world opinion or ethical considerations
* Believe strong alliances are important to US interests
* Weigh the political costs of foreign action
* Believe foreign intervention must be dictated by compelling national interest
Historical realist: President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Modern realist: Secretary of State Colin Powell
Perfecto...
RaymondCarver
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Damn. I don't care enough to take the quiz.
...........Isolationist............
The term isolationist is most often used negatively; few people who share its beliefs use it to describe their own foreign policy perspective. They believe in "America first." For them, national sovereignty trumps international relations. Many unions, libertarians, and anti-globalization protesters share isolationist tenets.
Isolationists
Are wary of US involvement in the United Nations
Oppose international law, alliances, and agreements
Believe the US should not act as a global cop
Support trade practices that protect American workers
Oppose liberal immigration
Oppose American imperialism
Desire to preserve what they see as America's national identity and character
Historical isolationist: President Calvin Coolidge
Modern isolationist: Author/Commentator Pat Buchanan
Just me and Pat.
The term isolationist is most often used negatively; few people who share its beliefs use it to describe their own foreign policy perspective. They believe in "America first." For them, national sovereignty trumps international relations. Many unions, libertarians, and anti-globalization protesters share isolationist tenets.
Isolationists
Are wary of US involvement in the United Nations
Oppose international law, alliances, and agreements
Believe the US should not act as a global cop
Support trade practices that protect American workers
Oppose liberal immigration
Oppose American imperialism
Desire to preserve what they see as America's national identity and character
Historical isolationist: President Calvin Coolidge
Modern isolationist: Author/Commentator Pat Buchanan
Just me and Pat.
Cerebral Palsy
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This quiz just blew my mind.
All Hail C-Webb
Hailing from the Chill-Web
Realist
Realists
* Are guided more by practical considerations than ideological vision
* Believe US power is crucial to successful diplomacy - and vice versa
* Don't want US policy options unduly limited by world opinion or ethical considerations
* Believe strong alliances are important to US interests
* Weigh the political costs of foreign action
* Believe foreign intervention must be dictated by compelling national interest
Historical realist: President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Modern realist: Secretary of State Colin Powell
Based on what I've read in other threads, most people on this forum are going to be Isolationists, but will try to hide their bias by giving liberal answers.
Realists
* Are guided more by practical considerations than ideological vision
* Believe US power is crucial to successful diplomacy - and vice versa
* Don't want US policy options unduly limited by world opinion or ethical considerations
* Believe strong alliances are important to US interests
* Weigh the political costs of foreign action
* Believe foreign intervention must be dictated by compelling national interest
Historical realist: President Dwight D. Eisenhower
Modern realist: Secretary of State Colin Powell
Based on what I've read in other threads, most people on this forum are going to be Isolationists, but will try to hide their bias by giving liberal answers.
carbonbased
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TheQueen'sOwn
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Apparently I'm a liberal.
EDIT: O yah.. I'm canadian lol.
EDIT: O yah.. I'm canadian lol.
BigJonsson
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Liberal....but I'm Canadian so
. Just did it for fun! 
The Shadow
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Liberal
* Are wary of American arrogance and hypocrisy
Yes. I agree with this. I'm not really fond of the whole "You're either with us or against us" mentality of today.
* Trace much of today's anti-American hatred to previous US foreign policies.
Agreed. A lot of neocons confuse this as an excuse for 9/11. That's because they are short minded and stupid. It's not an excuse and I firmly believe we should hunt and kill those responsible (protip neocons, Osama isn't in Iraq) but I don't believe hatred of that magnitude just doesn't come out of the blue and it's not "because they hate our freedom". It's developed over time and due to our past and present foreign policies.
* Believe political solutions are inherently superior to military solutions
Sort of. I think in most cases this is true but I'm not against a military campaign if it's warranted. Iraq wasn't warranted.
* Believe the US is morally bound to intervene in humanitarian crises
Neocons like to appeal to Christian fundamentalist (or vise versa) and yet neocons seem to hate the idea of humanitarian intervention. I disagree completely and believe the Christian thing to do would be to help those in need.
* Oppose American imperialism
Absolutely. I like the American way of life but it should not be imposed on others.
* Support international law, alliances, and agreements
I don't think they're the perfect solution to every problem, but if there's a common understanding, I believe there'd be less disputes.
* Encourage US participation in the UN
Iraq wouldn't have been the huge burden it is now if Bush didn't go at it alone. War wasn't a last resort like he said it was and it should have been. Can the UN work if the US is constantly going around it, showing other nations that it doesn't matter? That's why the UN is considered a weak organization. We don't care so why should anyone else?
* Believe US economic policies must help lift up the world's poor
It's to our benefit. If the poor and needy can become productive, we have a new market. It also quills any resentment.
* Are wary of American arrogance and hypocrisy
Yes. I agree with this. I'm not really fond of the whole "You're either with us or against us" mentality of today.
* Trace much of today's anti-American hatred to previous US foreign policies.
Agreed. A lot of neocons confuse this as an excuse for 9/11. That's because they are short minded and stupid. It's not an excuse and I firmly believe we should hunt and kill those responsible (protip neocons, Osama isn't in Iraq) but I don't believe hatred of that magnitude just doesn't come out of the blue and it's not "because they hate our freedom". It's developed over time and due to our past and present foreign policies.
* Believe political solutions are inherently superior to military solutions
Sort of. I think in most cases this is true but I'm not against a military campaign if it's warranted. Iraq wasn't warranted.
* Believe the US is morally bound to intervene in humanitarian crises
Neocons like to appeal to Christian fundamentalist (or vise versa) and yet neocons seem to hate the idea of humanitarian intervention. I disagree completely and believe the Christian thing to do would be to help those in need.
* Oppose American imperialism
Absolutely. I like the American way of life but it should not be imposed on others.
* Support international law, alliances, and agreements
I don't think they're the perfect solution to every problem, but if there's a common understanding, I believe there'd be less disputes.
* Encourage US participation in the UN
Iraq wouldn't have been the huge burden it is now if Bush didn't go at it alone. War wasn't a last resort like he said it was and it should have been. Can the UN work if the US is constantly going around it, showing other nations that it doesn't matter? That's why the UN is considered a weak organization. We don't care so why should anyone else?
* Believe US economic policies must help lift up the world's poor
It's to our benefit. If the poor and needy can become productive, we have a new market. It also quills any resentment.
Error Macro
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Wow, I'm a neoconservative. Surprise, surprise.
ConfusingJazz
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According to this, I am a liberal. Although, as The Shadow said before, I believe there is some good reasons to go to war, like Afghanistan.
Warm Machine
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Liberal and Canadian
Wow, this quiz is really something!!
I am now apparently a liberal.... I never was before!
I guess when you cross an isolationist with a neoconservative you get a liberal.. Who'da thunk it?
I've always described myself to others as a fundamentalist christian conservative.. but apparently I've been wrong this whole time. I guess I have to vote for Kerry now.
I am now apparently a liberal.... I never was before!
I guess when you cross an isolationist with a neoconservative you get a liberal.. Who'da thunk it?
I've always described myself to others as a fundamentalist christian conservative.. but apparently I've been wrong this whole time. I guess I have to vote for Kerry now.
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