Here's two quick quizzes I stole from the L-train...

First the 2005 Political Typology Survey results:

Liberal
Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Liberal typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues.

Liberals represent 17 percent of the American public, and 19 percent of registered voters.

There wasn't much else to choose from among the results, so I guess this is as close as they can peg me.

Basic Description
This group has nearly doubled in proportion since 1999, Liberals now comprise the largest share of Democrats and is the single largest of the nine Typology groups. They are the most opposed to an assertive foreign policy, the most secular, and take the most liberal views on social issues such as homosexuality, abortion, and censorship. They differ from other Democratic groups in that they are strongly pro-environment and pro-immigration, issues which are more controversial among Conservative and Disadvantaged Democrats.

Pretty close, but I'm not all that opposed to an assertive foreign policy if it's done right, and I'm certainly not pro-immigration.

Defining Values
Strongest preference for diplomacy over use of military force. Pro-choice, supportive of gay marriage and strongly favor environmental protection. Low participation in religious activities. Most sympathetic of any group to immigrants as well as labor unions, and most opposed to the anti-terrorism Patriot Act.

I'd prefer a balance of diplomacy and military force. Not all that sympathetic to the "oppressed".

Who They Are
Most (62%) identify themselves as liberal. Predominantly white (83%), most highly educated group (49% have a college degree or more), and youngest group after Bystanders. Least religious group in typology: 43% report they seldom or never attend religious services; nearly a quarter (22%) are seculars. More than one-third never married (36%). Largest group residing in urban areas (42%) and in the western half the country (34%). Wealthiest Democratic group (41% earn at least $75,000).

I found it noteworthy that Liberals were the most highly educated group according to this survey. I fit in pretty well with those stats, other than making more than 75k a year (maybe someday soon).

Lifestyle Notes
Largest group to have been born (or whose parents were born) outside of the U.S. or Canada (20%). Least likely to report having a gun at home (23%) or attending bible study or prayer group meetings (13%).

2004 Election
Bush 2%, Kerry 81%

Party ID
59% Democrat; 40% Independent/No Preference, 1% Republican (92% Dem/Lean Dem)

Media Use
Liberals are second only to Enterprisers in following news about government and public affairs most of the time (60%). Liberals’ use of the internet to get news is the highest among all groups (37%).

Almost all of the above is true, other than the fact that my parents and I were all born here. So I suppose it's not too far off all things considered, but I really consider myself an independent with liberal tendancies.



Ok, so now on to some serious stuff like...

Your Star Wars Masturbation Method Is: Thumping Chewbacca on the Head

- these thoughts flowed through Jeff's fingers @ 1:01 PM