Posted: 5/31/2005 5:55:35 AM EDT
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typology.people-press.org/typology/ I came back as an Enterpriser (red) - Predominantly white (91%), male (76%) and financially well-off (62% have household incomes of at least $50,000, compared with 40% nationwide). Nearly half (46%) have a college degree, and 77% are married. Nearly a quarter (23%) are themselves military veterans. Only 10% are under age 30. Lifestyle Notes: 59% report having a gun in their homes. |
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Social Conservatives represent 11 percent of the American public, and 13 percent of registered voters. Basic Description One of three core Republican groups, Social Conservatives (along with Pro-Government Conservatives) are somewhat more religious than are Enterprisers. They are supportive of an assertive foreign policy and very conservative on social and cultural issues. In policy terms, they break from the Enterprisers in their cynical views of business, modest support for environmental and other regulation, and strong anti-immigrant sentiment. well i knew i wasnt a democrat but i never thought of myself as a republican either... hmmm |
Yep...
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Enterpriser Defining Values Assertive on foreign policy and patriotic; anti-regulation and pro-business; very little support for government help to the poor; strong belief that individuals are responsible for their own well being. Conservative on social issues such as gay marriage, but not much more religious than the nation as a whole. Very satisfied with personal financial situation. No surprise here. 
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Same here. |
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Enterpriser "extremely partisan Republican group’s politics are driven by a belief in the free enterprise system and social values that reflect a conservative agenda. Enterprisers are also the strongest backers of an assertive foreign policy, which includes nearly unanimous support for the war in Iraq and strong support for such anti-terrorism efforts as the Patriot Act. " Yep, sounds like me.  |
+1 When I was in college I worked for Domino's Pizza and the owner Tom Monaghan had done research on colors to find the perfect logo for his business. The colors picked supposedly represent the liberal conservative that Monaghan believed true American's were. The red color was to intice excitement [liberalism] while the predominate blue Monaghan picked supposedly represents calm confidence. When I was running for office I used this in my campaign. When I addressed women I used red or green as these were much more passionate colors where as when I addressed men I always used the blue from Domino's Pizza. [In my stationary and logo]. When I see political lawn signs I do the same thing - instantly think back from what I learned about colors from Domino's Pizza. Patty |
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red: they nailed me. blue: they missed me green: close, but not 100% accurate |
Sure you are. You just haven't realized it yet!  Granted they make generalities, and the questions don't distinguish between illegal and legal immigration. |
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Enterpriser Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Enterpriser typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues. Enterprisers represent 9 percent of the American public, and 10 percent of registered voters. Basic Description As in previous studies conducted in 1987, 1994 and 1999, this extremely partisan Republican group’s politics are driven by a belief in the free enterprise system and social values that reflect a conservative agenda. Enterprisers are also the strongest backers of an assertive foreign policy, which includes nearly unanimous support for the war in Iraq and strong support for such anti-terrorism efforts as the Patriot Act. Defining Values Assertive on foreign policy and patriotic; anti-regulation and pro-business; very little support for government help to the poor; strong belief that individuals are responsible for their own well being. Conservative on social issues such as gay marriage, but not much more religious than the nation as a whole. Very satisfied with personal financial situation. Who They Are Predominantly white (91%), male (76%) and financially well-off (62% have household incomes of at least $50,000, compared with 40% nationwide). Nearly half (46%) have a college degree, and 77% are married. Nearly a quarter (23%) are themselves military veterans. Only 10% are under age 30. Lifestyle Notes 59% report having a gun in their homes; 53% trade stocks and bonds in the stock market, and 30% are small business owners – all of which are the highest percentages among typology groups. 48% attend church weekly; 36% attend bible study or prayer group meetings. 2004 Election Bush 92%, Kerry 1%. Bush’s most reliable supporters (just 4% of Enterprisers did not vote) Party ID 81% Republican, 18% Independent/No Preference, 1% Democrat (98% Rep/LeanRep) Media Use Enterprisers follow news about government and politics more closely than any other group, and exhibit the most knowledge about world affairs. The Fox News Channel is their primary source of news (46% cite it as a main source) followed by newspapers (42%) radio (31%) and the internet (26%). 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. |
Yup, that works. |
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Disaffected Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Disaffected typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues. Disaffecteds represent 9 percent of the American public, and 10 percent of registered voters. Basic Description Disaffecteds are deeply cynical about government and unsatisfied with both their own economic situation and the overall state of the nation. Under heavy financial pressure personally, this group is deeply concerned about immigration and environmental policies, particularly to the extent that they affect jobs. Alienated from politics, Disaffecteds have little interest in keeping up with news about politics and government, and few participated in the last election. Defining Values Despite personal financial strain – and belief that success is mostly beyond a person’s control – Disaffecteds are the only moderate supporters of government welfare and assistance to the poor. Strongly oppose immigration as well as regulatory and environmental policies on the grounds that government is ineffective and such measures cost jobs. Who They Are Less educated (70% have attended no college, compared with 49% nationwide) and predominantly male (57%). While a majority (60%) leans Republican, three-in-ten are strict independents, triple the national rate. Disaffecteds live in all parts of the country, though somewhat more are from rural and suburban areas than urban. Lifestyle Notes Somewhat higher percentage report having a gun in the home than the national average, and 42% report someone in their house has been unemployed in the past year. 2004 Election Bush 42%, Kerry 21%. Nearly a quarter (23%) said they didn’t vote in the last election. Party ID 68% Independent/No Preference, 30% Republican, 2% Democrat (60% Rep/LeanRep) Media Use Disaffecteds have little interest in current events and pay little attention to the news. No single medium or network stands out as a main source. |
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Basic Description Disaffecteds are deeply cynical about government and unsatisfied with both their own economic situation and the overall state of the nation. Under heavy financial pressure personally, this group is deeply concerned about immigration and environmental policies, particularly to the extent that they affect jobs. Alienated from politics, Disaffecteds have little interest in keeping up with news about politics and government, and few participated in the last election. |
This is the biggest problem with any discussion in immigration. It is almost impossible to find anyone who is against the legal immigration where immigrants are investigated and interviewed to be sure they are coming to the US to work and become productive citizens. Coming here because they want to be an American. Or those who are truly in danger for their free/capitalist/democratic political beliefs in their own country and seek asylum. Most Americans are against illegal immigration. Except, for some reason, the politicians, and some extreme liberals and libertarians. But any discussion on the topic is always twisted into being for or against immigrants, instead of for or against unregulated unlimited illegal immigration. Otherwise this thing seemed fairly accurate. Nothing is going to be 100% accurate. If it was, most of us would find it creepy and probably start investigating the site owner with malicious intent. |
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30y/o white male in the military... and I'm Upbeat. 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) |
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"Disaffected" once, and "Upbeat" when I interpreted the questions differently. For instance, when asking about businesses, I first assumed they meant my strongest opinion about the worst businesses; the second time through, I assumed they meant my overall opinion of all businesses, which is much more positive. The description of "Disaffected" almost entirely fails to describe me. Upbeat claims I have "...highly favorable views of government...", which I would not generally agree with. Jim |
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Liberal 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. 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% Party ID 59% Democrat; 40% Independent/No Preference, 1% Republican (92% Dem/Lean Dem) Media Use Liberals are second only to Enterprisers in following news about government and public affairs most of the time (60%). Liberals’ use of the internet to get news is the highest among all groups (37%). Interesting. Not everything in this is correct about me but the majority kind of is. |
Enterpriser Too... |
+1 Not EXACTLY right, but close enough I suppose. |
me too 
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