Left-Libertarian?

Question

I just took this online test to see where I stood when it came to politics and the results said that I was a left libertarian. What does this mean? And where do I fall when it comes to being a Democrat or a Republican? Finally, who in the upcoming election would have the same views as I do?

Answer 1

If you have to classify yourself as Democrat or Republican, you would be a Democrat. Left-Libertarian, also known as "Liberal-Libertarian" likely means that you strongly support maximum personal freedom from government (compared to the average American), while believing that there should be at least some government regulation of the economy.

Pure libertarians believe in maximum personal freedom and unrestricted economic freedom, as well as minimal government.

Pure liberals ("left" in America") believe in maximum personal freedom, but they also believe that big businesses need to be subject to restrictions and standards to prevent abuse to workers and society. Liberals favor a larger government role than Libertarians to address social problems.

You are a combination of these ideas.

Unlike a previous answer suggests, you would not necessarily pick Ron Paul as your candidate, who is a somewhat of a right-Libertarian (though he is also somewhat conservative). Unfortunately, none of the candidates for President directly represent your interests, but your emphasis on personal freedom (social libertarianism) would leave you with a choice between Mike Gravel and Dennis Kucinich while your belief in smaller government would pull you somewhat toward Ron Paul. Judging by the fact that most Left-Libertarians would likely support Democrats, it's unlikely you would go for Paul who is a Republican. None of the MAJOR candidates come very close to you on the spectrum, though John Edwards is the closest. A left-libertarian would be particularly horrified by all of the Republican front-runners in the 08 race. I've included a "source" link to political compass.. if you answer their longer quiz, you'll get a better idea of who aligns with you.

Answer 2

You are likely on a journey that will change your political views. You have a kind and generous heart that wants to be tolerant of others. Read Mary Ruwart's free book "Healing our world" http://www.ruwart.com/Healing/ruwart_all.html

I have looked into every major political figure of recent history on the site below. Ron Paul is the only libertarian. He is our best chance at having freedom any time soon.

http://www.ontheissues.org/default.htm

Answer 3

I even have met human beings that declare to be such (particularly uncommon although), yet often they do no longer seem to be in any respect libertarians or something even remotely close to to it. The philosophies of the left, and liberty, are at complete odds with one yet another. (IE. such claims stem from an entire fake effect of what a libertarian is).

Answer 4

Hard to say. You are more of a moderate, meaning you could be in either party. It depends on which issues you think are the most important, and then figure out which party/candidate you share most of your important issues with, that'll tell you. Just because you are libertarian left does not necessarily mean you would want to vote democratic. For me, I tend to be liberal when it comes to gay marriage and abortion, but they are non issues when voting for me, so in a quiz it'll pull me a little more to the left just because of those two stances. Which again are non issues for me when voting.

You would most likely be in line with Ron Paul, he's a libertarian in the republican party. Most libertarians are closer to conservative republicans in views, than liberal democrats.

Answer 5

I assume you took the "political compass."

The quadrant includes everybody from center-leftists to libertarian socialists. The questions focus on political methods, so they work for center-leftists but break down for anarchists, geolibertarians, and autonomous Marxists.

There are all sorts of definitions of left-libertarianism.

There are those seeking reforms within the present system, such as Logan Ferree:

http://www.freedomdemocrats.org/

Then there are more radical approaches. You can find introductions to left-wing market anarchism:

http://www.all-left.net

http://www.mutualist.org

And left-wing mostly non-market anarchism (with some overlap with the above):

http://www.infoshop.org

http://flag.blackened.net

And resources for both:

http://dwardmac.pitzer.edu/Anarchist_Archives/

http://libertarian-labyrinth.blogspot.com/

Answer 6

You are a libertarian with views leaning towads the left. You side more with democrats than republicans. I don't know who else would have the same views as you because I don't really know what your views are.

Answer 7

Basically, a right-libertarian is someone who believes more in economic freedom but still supports restrictions on private life. A left libertarian would be someone who opposes restrictions on private life (e.g. pro-choice, pro-legalisation) but still supports some restrictions on big business.

You would fit closer in with the Democratic Party than the Republicans but are probably closest to the Green Party.

Answer 8

if you scored a libertarian then you would fit along with Ron Paul who also ran as a libertarian in 1988. usually libertarians are fed up republicans. libertarians are like old school conservatives who believe in a small government role and strong individual rights.

Answer 9

Ron Paul would best represent your views, he is a libertarian.

Answer 10

the way it was explained to me, left libertarians are anarchists.