Liberal-Leaning Centrist

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Equality
Political Parties
Fun for Freedom Lovers
Economics

Your views call for roughly same amount of goverment and liberty that we have today, with a bit more personal liberty and more government involvement in the economy.

It appears that you are relatively happy with the status quo, though you probably want a few more Democrats in office. Approximately 9% of the takers of this quiz scored in this area, 36% for all within the centrist circle.

Equality

The rich are Paid to BE Rich. This strikes many as unfair, and they advocate bigger government to do something about it. What they don't realize is that the government is doing much of the paying. The old money rich are subsidized. So I started this blog to expose the hidden subsidies -- without the unnecessary conspiracy theories that usually accompany such exposes.

From your answers it appears you believe that government should be significantly involved in the economy. If you believe in this because you desire more economic equality, then you might find these articles to be of interest.

The Balance of Wealth takes an in depth look at the factors which lead to a lopsided distribution of wealth between the rich and poor. Yes, some people get rich because they earned it through work, cleverness and/or luck. However, many of the rich are being paid for the fact that they are rich, and in many hidden respects the government is subsidizing this process!

Some people consider corporate power to be more dangerous than government power. After all, in theory we all have an equal share of the government, via our right to vote. Shrinking the Corporations looks at ways to shrink the size and power of the big corporations while still retaining the benefits of a capitalist economy.

If you are a Christian as well as a liberal, check out God's Welfare System. This article shows how the poor were supposed to be taken care of during Old Testament times. There are some ideas there that are useful to this day. And you get to have fun with Republican members of the Religious Right when you can point out how the Law of Moses calls for an extensive welfare system while at the same time calling for no money for the police or the military.

Political Parties

Fun Reads

Child of Fortune, by Norman Spinrad. Hippies in space. It's practically mandatory to be one—for a while. Beautifully written, with several languages blended into English. Besides being a great story, it is an in depth meditation on how to do away with wage slavery. Fascinating ideas on career choice and the ultimate welfare system.

Alastor, by Jack Vance. A collection of three light science fiction novels connected by the same broad background. The third, "Wyst," is by far the best, and the one that is relevant. "Wyst" is a comedy that takes place in something much closer to the Marxist ideal than was ever achieved during the 20th century. Takes a fair look, both sympathetic and skeptical, towards a true "Egalistic" society. The amusing characters and dialog alone make this well worth reading.

The Futurological Congress, by Stanislaw Lem. Imagine a utopia—or is it dystopia—based on hallucinogenic drugs. Inspired by life in communist Poland. Quite a hoot!

Memoirs Found in a Bathtub, by Stanislaw Lem. A dark comedy that takes place in the ultimate bureaucracy. This one is hard for me to describe, but it's very funny.

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. LeGuin. A utopian anarcho-socialist society is contrasted with a neighboring propertarian society. Well written, and unlike many utopian novels, LeGuin plays fair.

Economics

Regardless of your political values, economics is worth knowing...

Think economics is just about predicting interest rates? Think again! Marginal Revolution is a very interesting economics blog written by professors at George Mason University.

Hidden Order by David Friedman. A fun introduction to economics. Will have you understanding non-obvious results from the first chapter. Covers many unusual topics such as the economics of marriage, elections, and checkout lines.

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley. Who are these rich people, and how did they get that way? The facts may surprise you. Important implications for public policy and personal finance.

From your answers it appears you believe that government should be significantly involved in the economy. If you believe in this because you desire more economic equality, then you might find these articles to be of interest.
	The Balance of Wealth takes an in depth look at the factors which lead to a lopsided distribution of wealth between the rich and poor. Yes, some people get rich because they earned it through work, cleverness and/or luck. However, many of the rich are being paid for the fact that they are rich, and in many hidden respects the government is subsidizing this process!
	Some people consider corporate power to be more dangerous than government power. After all, in theory we all have an equal share of the government, via our right to vote. Shrinking the Corporations looks at ways to shrink the size and power of the big corporations while still retaining the benefits of a capitalist economy.