Sunday, April 13, 2008
ER reality check: Conservative Democrat
Take the quiz.
I'm tellin' ya: I'm no liberal, politicswise: It's the crazy right wing that makes me, and others, seem that way.
On matters of faith on the other hand, I'm radical as hell, so to speak.
Me:
Conservative Democrat
Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Conservative Democrat typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues.
Conservative Democrats represent 14 percent of the American public, and 15 percent of registered voters.
Basic Description
Conservative Democrats’ religious orientation and conservative views on many social and political issues set this group apart from the other Democratic-leaning groups, Liberals and Disadvantaged Democrats. Conservative Democrats’ views are moderate with respect to key policy issues such as foreign policy, regulation of the environment and the role of government in providing a social safety net. Their neutrality on assistance to the poor is linked, at least in part, to their belief in personal responsibility.
Defining Values
Less extreme on moral beliefs than core Republican groups, but most oppose gay marriage and the acceptance of homosexuality, and support a more active role for government in protecting morality. No more conservative than the national average on other social issues such as abortion and stem-cell research. Most oppose the war in Iraq, but views of America’s overall foreign policy are mixed and they are less opposed to Bush’s assertive stance than are other Democratic groups.
Who They Are
Older women and blacks make up a sizeable proportion of this group (27% and 30%, respectively). Somewhat less educated and poorer than the nation overall. Allegiance to the Democratic Party is quite strong (51% describe themselves as “strong” Democrats) but fully 85% describe themselves as either conservative or moderate ideologically.
Lifestyle Notes
46% attend church at least once a week, 44% attend Bible study or prayer group meetings, a third (34%) have a gun in their house.
--ER
I'm tellin' ya: I'm no liberal, politicswise: It's the crazy right wing that makes me, and others, seem that way.
On matters of faith on the other hand, I'm radical as hell, so to speak.
Me:
Conservative Democrat
Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Conservative Democrat typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues.
Conservative Democrats represent 14 percent of the American public, and 15 percent of registered voters.
Basic Description
Conservative Democrats’ religious orientation and conservative views on many social and political issues set this group apart from the other Democratic-leaning groups, Liberals and Disadvantaged Democrats. Conservative Democrats’ views are moderate with respect to key policy issues such as foreign policy, regulation of the environment and the role of government in providing a social safety net. Their neutrality on assistance to the poor is linked, at least in part, to their belief in personal responsibility.
Defining Values
Less extreme on moral beliefs than core Republican groups, but most oppose gay marriage and the acceptance of homosexuality, and support a more active role for government in protecting morality. No more conservative than the national average on other social issues such as abortion and stem-cell research. Most oppose the war in Iraq, but views of America’s overall foreign policy are mixed and they are less opposed to Bush’s assertive stance than are other Democratic groups.
Who They Are
Older women and blacks make up a sizeable proportion of this group (27% and 30%, respectively). Somewhat less educated and poorer than the nation overall. Allegiance to the Democratic Party is quite strong (51% describe themselves as “strong” Democrats) but fully 85% describe themselves as either conservative or moderate ideologically.
Lifestyle Notes
46% attend church at least once a week, 44% attend Bible study or prayer group meetings, a third (34%) have a gun in their house.
--ER
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Ya always have sorta reminded me of an elderly african american woman... in a meta whateveristical sorta way that is..
"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.
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.
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.
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).
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%)."
--I'd say that's about right
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.
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.
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.
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).
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%)."
--I'd say that's about right
# posted by 
: 3:21 PM
: 3:21 PM
Yep. :-)
You know, the weird thing is I don't think the narrative about "Conservative Democrats" fits me exactly.
I've got a liberty-based and faith-based acceptance of homosexuality that makes me pretty much libertarian on that.
And, re: "Their neutrality on assistance to the poor is linked, at least in part, to their belief in personal responsibility."
Well, yes, personal responsibility. Of course. But when overwhelming forces, be they economic, societal, whatever, are keeping people poor despite their best efforts, well, then, my notions of liberty then cause me the person to want to persuade we the people to lend a hand -- and whether it's a hand up or a handout I don't care, not until whatever those overwhelming forces are are dealt with.
So, I'm not fricking neutral on the poor: Poor by choice or by laziness is one thing. Poor by circumstance is another. My faith tells me to feed the poor without caring for why they're poor. My notions of liberty and Americanness cause me to consider other factors in how to execute my faith in the public arena -- that is, with my vote.
You know, the weird thing is I don't think the narrative about "Conservative Democrats" fits me exactly.
I've got a liberty-based and faith-based acceptance of homosexuality that makes me pretty much libertarian on that.
And, re: "Their neutrality on assistance to the poor is linked, at least in part, to their belief in personal responsibility."
Well, yes, personal responsibility. Of course. But when overwhelming forces, be they economic, societal, whatever, are keeping people poor despite their best efforts, well, then, my notions of liberty then cause me the person to want to persuade we the people to lend a hand -- and whether it's a hand up or a handout I don't care, not until whatever those overwhelming forces are are dealt with.
So, I'm not fricking neutral on the poor: Poor by choice or by laziness is one thing. Poor by circumstance is another. My faith tells me to feed the poor without caring for why they're poor. My notions of liberty and Americanness cause me to consider other factors in how to execute my faith in the public arena -- that is, with my vote.
Well...does haveing several guns in the house make up for the fact that I don't go to church, and don't attend Bible study?
:-)
:-)
# posted by : 4:17 PM
: 4:17 PM
Oh good,
Although we don't own any handguns. I don't like 'em. Two deer rifles, a couple of shotguns...oh! and a WWII Japanese Katana (mother's day present) and a Russian cavelry sabre...plust two practive Chinese broadswords, a Chinese spear, three rattan staffs, three combat fans and numerous knives, throwing stars, a couple of kubatons and a couple of escrima sticks...and a millitary baton.
No handguns, though. :-)
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Although we don't own any handguns. I don't like 'em. Two deer rifles, a couple of shotguns...oh! and a WWII Japanese Katana (mother's day present) and a Russian cavelry sabre...plust two practive Chinese broadswords, a Chinese spear, three rattan staffs, three combat fans and numerous knives, throwing stars, a couple of kubatons and a couple of escrima sticks...and a millitary baton.
No handguns, though. :-)
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