For Republicans Only

[Frodo]

i understand these categories are arbitrary, but try to decide with which group you feel you have the most in common:
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Enterprisers have perhaps the most consistent ideological profile of any group in the typology. They are highly patriotic and strongly pro-business, oppose social welfare and overwhelmingly support an assertive foreign policy. This group is largely white, well-educated, and affluent.

While Enterprisers are a bit less religious than the other GOP groups, they are socially conservative in most respects.

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Social Conservatives agree with Enterprisers on most issues, but they tend to be critical of business and supportive of government regulation to protect the public good and the environment. They also express deep concerns about the growing number of immigrants in America. This group includes many white evangelical Christians, and nearly half of Social Conservatives live in the South.

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Pro-Government Conservatives also are broadly religious and socially conservative, but they deviate from the party line in their backing for government involvement in a wide range of policy areas, such as government regulation and more generous assistance to the poor. This relatively young group is under substantial financial pressure, but most feel it is within their power to get ahead. This group also is highly concentrated in the South, and, of the three core Republican groups, had the lowest turnout in the 2004 election.

source: http://people-press.org/reports/display.php3?ReportID=242

[Bono]

Ich bein ein enterpriser.

EDIT: Except I'm not that trusting of business, BUT I don't favor regulation, unlike the social conservatives.

[Richard]

None of those.

[KEmperor]

Enterpriser I would say.

[angus]

None of those.

I was thinking the same thing of myself.  None really fit, although only three of the categories are clearly defined.  We'll have to wait for a proper definition of the fourth before we can honestly say none of the above.  But, yes, I suspect we'll still say none of the above.

Somewhere JoeRepublic did a nice dissection of the GOP.  The Simpson's, on FOX, have done this as well.  I think I managed to find a niche in those classification systems, but not in this one.

[Frodo]

and for those who are having trouble trying to find what group they best fit in, this typology quiz may help clarify things:

http://typology.people-press.org/typology/

[Jake]

I'm a Social Conservative with Enterpriser leanings.

[Blue Rectangle]

Enterpriser I would say.

^^^^

[angus]

 Frodo, that was another interesting quiz.  Here is my result:

"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."

It goes on to define this typology group further, and I'm not adverse to saying that it says something interesting, but it also says nothing new.  Also, note that I had to leave #24 blank, because in all seriousness I do not agree at all with either Statement 1 or Statement 2 on that one.

The link is also is completely unrelated to the thread.  There is, however, an episode of The Simpson's that is very much related.  I'll see if I can get an episode number for you.

Here's some more fairly interesting information about my result:


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%




I fit pretty well into this group, as described.  I found it mildly amusing that 81% of us voted for Kerry.  But you gotta wonder how "educated" we really are if more than 4/5 of us were willing to apply the Peter Principle to the presidential election and remove a highly qualified and respectable US senator from office and put him into an office for which he shows little, if any, suitability.

Also I don't know whether it really affects the results, but I self-identified as a "moderate" and as a "republican-leaning independent" on the last two lines of the typology quiz.  I prefer not to call myself a "liberal" but, given the definition above, I am not offended at being called a "liberal" in this very specific sense.

Have you taken this little test yet?

[bullmoose88]

Hmm...not in the same group as angus...

Upbeat
Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Upbeat typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues.

Upbeats represent 11 percent of the American public, and 13 percent of registered voters.

Basic Description
Upbeats express positive views about the economy, government and society. Satisfied with their own financial situation and the direction the nation is heading, these voters support George W. Bush’s leadership in economic matters more than on social or foreign policy issues. Combining highly favorable views of government with equally positive views of business and the marketplace, Upbeats believe that success is in people’s own hands, and that businesses make a positive contribution to society. This group also has a very favorable view of immigrants.

Defining Values
Very favorable views of government performance and responsiveness defines the group, along with similarly positive outlook on the role of business in society. While most support the war in Iraq, Upbeats have mixed views on foreign policy – but most favor preemptive military action against countries that threaten the U.S. Religious, but decidedly moderate in views about social and cultural issues.

Who They Are
Relatively young (26% are under 30) and well-educated, Upbeats are the second wealthiest group after Enterprisers (39% have household incomes of $75,000 or more). The highest proportion of Catholics (30%) and white mainline Protestants (28%) of all groups, although fewer than half (46%) attend church weekly. Mostly white (87%), suburban, and married, they are evenly split between men and women.

Lifestyle Notes
High rate of stock ownership (42%, 2nd after Enterprisers).

2004 Election
Bush 63%, Kerry 14%.

Party ID
56% Independent/No Preference, 39% Republican, 5% Democrat (73% Rep/LeanRep)

Media Use
Upbeats are second only to Liberals in citing the internet as their main news source (34% compared with 23% nationwide); 46% also cite newspapers. No more or less engaged in politics than the national average.

Note: All descriptions and percentages are based on the national sample of adults surveyed by telephone in December. Based on your answers to the survey questions, you most closely resemble survey respondents within this group, even though you may differ significantly on one or more issues or traits.

In the overall typology there is a ninth group called “Bystanders” who are defined as adults who are not registered, who do not follow news about government and public affairs, and who say they rarely or never vote.

[angus]

Hmm...not in the same group as angus...

Upbeat

In all seriousness, if I answer that one question I left blank (#24) with either strongly agree for statement 1, I get upbeat.  If I anser it agree with statement 1 or agree or strongly agree for statement 2, I get liberal.  If I leave it blank I get liberal.  I really have to leave it blank if I'm going to be honest.  Maybe that was our only difference.  Once again, it shows that you really mustn't take these tests too seriously.

And now, I need finish grading and packing.  I have, just today, secured an apartment on Morningside Drive.  I may or may not post from Manhattan, but I'll periodically check for messages.  Have a great summer boys and girls!  Peace and Love to all.

[Storebought]

It calls me an 'Enterpriser', but only because of one statement: From Question 9, I believe that everybody has the power to succeed. That, and I strongly disapprove of the modern environmental movement.

[opebo]

I fit pretty well into this group, as described.  I found it mildly amusing that 81% of us voted for Kerry.  But you gotta wonder how "educated" we really are if more than 4/5 of us were willing to apply the Peter Principle to the presidential election and remove a highly qualified and respectable US senator from office and put him into an office for which he shows little, if any, suitability.

What sort of suitability are you talking about?  The idea that Kerry could do worse at that job than Bush seems to me absurd.  By the way I'm a liberal too.

Really, angus, I think you're in the wrong party.  The Democrat's fit you so much better, but you have this extreme reaction to an outdated 'political correctness' prevalent in your youth...  

[Frodo]

Frodo, that was another interesting quiz. (...) Have you taken this little test yet?

yes, and i was also defined as a liberal.  no surprise there......

[Blue Rectangle]

I believe that everybody has the power to succeed.

Elitist

That, and I strongly disapprove of the modern environmental movement.

Earth-hater

Remember this is PEW.  Take the results with a massive grain of salt.

[Erc]

Enterpriser, little surprise there.

Although I'm one of the few of them who is Under 30 (10%), unmarried (23%), not a gun owner (41%), and opposes the teaching of creationism with evolution (12%)

[patrick1]

I fit best in the centrist/moderate section.  I hold mostly socially conservative positions but with the exception of abortion I am not too keen on having the government legislate moral issues.  I usually use my own common sense and not any ideaolgy to formulate opinions.

[Hitchabrut]

Enterpriser, with an emphasis on the foreign policy. America should have the right to invade a country at a serious whim of danger. I am not joking here.

[Sam Spade]

The interesting thing is that when I fill out a different partisan affliation, I get different results.  Rather amusing..

When filling out as being a Democrat, whether describing myself as liberal or conservative, I get:

Conservative Democrat (which I don't agree a lot with)

When filling out as an Independent, whether describing myself as liberal or conservative, I get:

Upbeat (which I don't agree a lot with, though more than the others)

When filling out as an Republican, whether describing myself as liberal or conservative, I get:

Enterpriser (which I don't agree a lot with)
Just always some food-for-thought when looking at surveys like this.  Occasionally, they try to pigeonhole people whose beliefs and political affliations are not standard-norm (like me).