The CBC Political Compass Test...
Kelly McParland: The “big red tent” for people with no clue | Full Comment | National Post
Kelly McParland: The “big red tent” for people with no clue
I responded to all 30 policy questions by indicating no opinion whatsoever, choosing either “neither agree or disagree” or “about the same as now” on each of 30 questions. On questions about the parties and leaders, I picked the lowest score available when asked about trustworthiness, competence or suitability for the job. In other words, I indicated I have no opinions at all, and think the parties and their leaders all stink. In conclusion, the “educational tool” reported I was closest to the Liberal Party, and furthest from the NDP.
The funny thing is, it could be right. A key part of Michael Ignatieff’s campaign stump speech is to invite voters into “the big red tent”, the party that agrees with everyone, the party of “the centre”, where — no matter what your views — the party will claim to agree with you. If you’re just a big wishy-washy teddy bear with no particular opinions, who just wants to do the right thing and trusts the government to do it on your behalf, then the Liberals probably are the party for you.
Kelly McParland: The “big red tent” for people with no clue | Full Comment | National Post