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[somedaybitch]

looking for a definition of the annoying term "neoconservative", i came across this pole at the Christian Science Monitor. as with all polls, my final scores tend to be "about right" or "sort of right". i seem to have issues with absolute answer tests, no doubt because i'm so bloody gray. in this poll, i'm a realist. interesting.

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

Comments

so d'ya think you could pick a more complex simplistic poll :rollin:

[(Anonymous)]

somehow I came out liberal, which I think is a load of horse hockey, but hey... this is one of those that I end up yelling that nothing is that simple [uncle Ho was a nationalist] but it's amusing, nonetheless.

:D David...[no, not the other David]

Re: so d'ya think you could pick a more complex simplistic poll :rollin:

[somedaybitch.livejournal.com]

happy new year you liberal. pbpbpbpbp

Re: so d'ya think you could pick a more complex simplistic poll :rollin:

[arthurfrdent.livejournal.com]

heh, not 'anon' anymore 'cuz buggs crazy enough to let me in... soi happy new year backatcha, Ms. Realist...

Re: so d'ya think you could pick a more complex simplistic poll :rollin:

[somedaybitch.livejournal.com]

well log in you lazy git!


welcome to the neighborhood.

Re: so d'ya think you could pick a more complex simplistic poll :rollin:

[kerlin.livejournal.com]

*tacklehugs AFD*

Look who! Welcome to LJ!

[kerlin.livejournal.com]

Actually I think that if you looked at the more classical definition of a realist it might fit you even better - this poll seems to be structured around the United States and very heavily informed by current world situation. The broader definition is just a little bit looser; for example, I wouldn't quite fit these statements, but I find myself nearly perfectly in line with classical realism.

I'll dig up my notes for you back at school and write out the tenets of classical liberalism if you want.

[somedaybitch.livejournal.com]

i think you're right, am. and i'd love to see those notes if you care to dig 'em out.

[kerlin.livejournal.com]

Will do.

(also, my last sentence should be corrected to read "classical realism." oy.)

[somedaybitch.livejournal.com]

totally knew what you meant.