Steve
Mostly Harmless
Are you a political extremist? Hard to tell, sometimes. We often don't see ourselves objectively. It's difficult. But don't worry. I've put together a quiz.
"Am I a Political Extremist? A Quiz"
In order to answer the question, "Am I a political extremist?" we must first answer the question, "What is a political extremist?"
Urban Dictionary (a source above reproach for its high standards of accuracy) defines political extremist as, "SOMEONE WHO SUPPORTS AN IDEA, CAUSE, OR SET OF VALUES SO ADAMANTLY AND WITHOUT COMPROMISE THAT SAID PERSON WILL USE THEIR IDEAS TO JUSTIFY ANYTHING THEY DO. This term can be applied to ANYONE." i.e. a Politard.
A politard is, "A politard is someone who is politically polarized to the point that they cannot have an intelligent discussion with anyone that they perceive to be "on the other side" of their political spectrum, the politard will automatically disagree with their perceived "enemies" and often without any actual knowledge of the subject being discussed. Politards differ from trolls in that politards actually believe what they say."
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extremism defines extremism as "any ideology or political act far outside the perceived political center of a society." Pretty simple.
"But, Steve. We don't care what it means. We just want to know if it applies to us?"
I hear you. I get it. You just want to know... ARE YOU A POLITICAL EXTREMIST? All you have to do is take the following quiz:
1: Have you ever been called a political extremist?
2: Have you ever referred to "The Center" or "The Middle" as something bad?
3: Have you ever called someone a "moderate" as a pejorative?
4: Have you ever read an article written by a political extremist and thought, "Yeah. That makes perfect sense?"
5: Do you believe that "the other side" is actively engaged in the systematic destruction of everything that makes your Country great?
6: Do you find yourself framing a counter argument in your head while someone from the other side is still talking?
7: Have you ever called someone from the other side a Nazi?
8: Have you ever called someone from the other side a Socialist?
9: Do you believe that everyone on the other side is a Political Extremist?
10: Have you ever lied about voting for the other party just to appear more moderate in a political discussion?
11: Have you ever characterized a belief or action on the other side as very bad, but defended the same belief or action when applied to your own?
12: Do you believe yourself to be a righteous warrior in a fight for the future of our Great Nation?
13: Do you believe your political views to be a part of a growing, revolutionary movement that will eventually consume the status quo?
14: Have you ever read a negative article about a political extremist, such as Glen Beck or Keith Olbermman, and taken it personally?
15: Have you ever blamed an individual not directly involved in politics as a career for something a politician has done?
I'll leave it to you to decide for yourself if the shoe fits. This is intended to be a silly quiz. I'm hoping it doesn't get anyone bent out of shape.
"Am I a Political Extremist? A Quiz"
In order to answer the question, "Am I a political extremist?" we must first answer the question, "What is a political extremist?"
Urban Dictionary (a source above reproach for its high standards of accuracy) defines political extremist as, "SOMEONE WHO SUPPORTS AN IDEA, CAUSE, OR SET OF VALUES SO ADAMANTLY AND WITHOUT COMPROMISE THAT SAID PERSON WILL USE THEIR IDEAS TO JUSTIFY ANYTHING THEY DO. This term can be applied to ANYONE." i.e. a Politard.
A politard is, "A politard is someone who is politically polarized to the point that they cannot have an intelligent discussion with anyone that they perceive to be "on the other side" of their political spectrum, the politard will automatically disagree with their perceived "enemies" and often without any actual knowledge of the subject being discussed. Politards differ from trolls in that politards actually believe what they say."
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extremism defines extremism as "any ideology or political act far outside the perceived political center of a society." Pretty simple.
"But, Steve. We don't care what it means. We just want to know if it applies to us?"
I hear you. I get it. You just want to know... ARE YOU A POLITICAL EXTREMIST? All you have to do is take the following quiz:
1: Have you ever been called a political extremist?
2: Have you ever referred to "The Center" or "The Middle" as something bad?
3: Have you ever called someone a "moderate" as a pejorative?
4: Have you ever read an article written by a political extremist and thought, "Yeah. That makes perfect sense?"
5: Do you believe that "the other side" is actively engaged in the systematic destruction of everything that makes your Country great?
6: Do you find yourself framing a counter argument in your head while someone from the other side is still talking?
7: Have you ever called someone from the other side a Nazi?
8: Have you ever called someone from the other side a Socialist?
9: Do you believe that everyone on the other side is a Political Extremist?
10: Have you ever lied about voting for the other party just to appear more moderate in a political discussion?
11: Have you ever characterized a belief or action on the other side as very bad, but defended the same belief or action when applied to your own?
12: Do you believe yourself to be a righteous warrior in a fight for the future of our Great Nation?
13: Do you believe your political views to be a part of a growing, revolutionary movement that will eventually consume the status quo?
14: Have you ever read a negative article about a political extremist, such as Glen Beck or Keith Olbermman, and taken it personally?
15: Have you ever blamed an individual not directly involved in politics as a career for something a politician has done?
I'll leave it to you to decide for yourself if the shoe fits. This is intended to be a silly quiz. I'm hoping it doesn't get anyone bent out of shape.
You Nazi. D'oh!
