Quick Reference to Political Ideologies "Ideologies are the sets of basic beliefs about the political, economic, social and cultural affairs held by the majority of people within as society.
1. absolutism. System where the rulers have unlimited control.
2. anarchism. Society without government, laws, police or other authority. System of self-control.
3. aristocracy. The privilege of social class whose members possess disproportionately large percentage of society's wealth, prestige and political influence.
4. autocracy. Supreme political power is in the hands of one person whose decision are unregulated..
5. capitalism. Right-wing political system where the principle means of production and distribution are in private hands.
6. communism. Extreme left-wing ideology based on the revolutionary socialist teachings of Marx. Collective ownership and a planned economy. Each should work to their capability and receive according to their needs.
7. conservatism. Governmental system where the existing institution are maintained, emphasizing free-enterprise and minimal governmental intervention.
8. democracy. Government by the people usually through elected representatives.
9. dictatorship. Government by a single person with absolute control over the resources of the state.
10. egalitaranism. Belief where all citizens have equal rights and privileges.
11. fascism. Extreme right-wing ideology where the existing social order is protected by the forcible suppression of the working class.
12. imperialism. The extension of power and rule beyond established geographical boundaries.
13. liberalism. Representative government, free-speech, abolition of class privilege and state protection of the individual.
14. Marxism. Developed by Marx and Engles, it proposes that all is subject to change and resistance to change necessitates the overthrow of the system through class struggle.
15. Maoism. Interpretation of Marxist communism emphasizing the development of agriculture.
16. Monarchy. A form of rule in which the head of state is a King or Queen.
17. nationalism. The unification of the state and release from foreign rule.
18. oligarchy. A system of government in which virtually all power is held a small number of wealthy people who shape policy to benefit themselves.
19. populism. Collective noun for the ideologies which demand the redistribution of political power and economic leadership to the 'common people'.
20. socialism. Left-wing political system where the principle means of production, distribution and exchange are in common ownership.
21. theocracy. Rule by the church.
22. totalitarianism. Government control of all activities.
23. Trotskyism. Form of Marxism incorporating the concept of permanent revolution.
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THE LEFT
liberty. The freedom of speech and the right to dissent.
equality. A classless society with the redistribution of wealth through a welfare state.
fraternity. The communal brotherhood, working and living as one.
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THE RIGHT
authority. The preservation of order through an evolved authority.
hierarchy. The continuation of the existing social order.
property. The right to private ownership."
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Question: Which of these twenty three political ideologies best describes the policies of your country's government in 2014?
Originally posted by wolfgang59Originally posted by wolfgang59
Look at this
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
then nobody else has to waste time replying.
Look at this
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
then nobody else has to waste time replying.
"The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Our Reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, a World Oceans map, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map." https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Interesting generalized information, wolfgang. Thanks for christening the thread with your reply.
Originally posted by shavixmir"6. communism. Extreme left-wing ideology based on the revolutionary socialist teachings of Marx. Collective ownership and a planned economy. Each should work to their capability and receive according to their needs."
Uh... the difference between communism and socialism being...
"20. socialism. Left-wing political system where the principle means of production, distribution and exchange are in common ownership." (OP)
"Common ownership is a principle according to which the assets of an organization, enterprise or community are held indivisibly rather than in the names of the individual members. It involves an arrangement whereby the produce belongs indivisibly to all members.
The principle of holding the means of production in common with free access to the output produced is a central goal of many socialist movements and is taken to be a defining feature of a genuine communist society. Advocates make a distinction between forms of collective ownership (such as corporate/private ownership and state ownership) and common property based on access abundance.
In political philosophy, common ownership refers to joint ownership by all individuals in society. Common ownership of the means of production is advocated, or asserted, by communism and some forms of socialism. Common ownership differs from collective ownership. The former means property open for access to anyone, and the latter means property owned jointly by agreement. Examples of collective ownership include modern forms of corporate ownership as well as producer cooperatives, which are in contrast to forms of common ownership, such as a public park available to everyone.
Common ownership of land is an example of customary land ownership in tribal societies which predates and runs simultaneously to the arrangement of colonised alienated land. Tribes and families living on the land have common ownership through tradition." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_ownership
"Uh... the difference between communism and socialism being..." shavixmir, distinction without a difference in today's world.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyGive me the perfect form of government and put in control a bunch of convicts and it will fall apart.
[b]Quick Reference to Political Ideologies "Ideologies are the sets of basic beliefs about the political, economic, social and cultural affairs held by the majority of people within as society.
1. absolutism. System where the rulers have unlimited control.
2. anarchism. Society without government, laws, police or other authority. ...[text shortened]... nty three political ideologies best describes the policies of your country's government in 2014?[/b]
Give me the worst form of government and give me a moral upright populace and they will fix it.
The key to the success of a society is its morality, something many ignore and refuse to acknowledge.
Originally posted by whodeyWell said, whodey. The intrinsic curse of political ideologies and isms is that in and of themselves they offer no solutions.
Give me the perfect form of government and put in control a bunch of convicts and it will fall apart.
Give me the worst form of government and give me a moral upright populace and they will fix it.
The key to the success of a society is its morality, something many ignore and refuse to acknowledge.
The post that was quoted here has been removed"If you assume that you know who I am after reading this, you are foolish.
If you are foolish enough, you will keep making that assumption." @Duchess64
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyBut according to our public leaders, morality is the last thing we need to worry about. Instead, we need to expand intellectually and sharpen our minds to obtain high paying jobs.
Well said, whodey. The intrinsic curse of political ideologies and isms is that in and of themselves they offer no solutions.
The sad part is, if people are neglecting their moral fiber while expanding their intellect they are only creating a weapon of mass destruction to be unleashed upon society.
Originally posted by whodeyCorrectly understood, morality is not merely abstinence from some list of taboo behaviors; it's a virtue based on humility which willingly adheres to the laws of legitimate authority which arrogance rejects. Authority orientation begins at home.
But according to our public leaders, morality is the last thing we need to worry about. Instead, we need to expand intellectually and sharpen our minds to obtain high paying jobs.
The sad part is, if people are neglecting their moral fiber while expanding their intellect they are only creating a weapon of mass destruction to be unleashed upon society.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyPerhaps you might clear up the difference between fascism and socialism. There really is very little.
[b]Quick Reference to Political Ideologies "Ideologies are the sets of basic beliefs about the political, economic, social and cultural affairs held by the majority of people within as society.
1. absolutism. System where the rulers have unlimited control.
2. anarchism. Society without government, laws, police or other authority. ...[text shortened]... nty three political ideologies best describes the policies of your country's government in 2014?[/b]
The post that was quoted here has been removed
Originally posted by Duchess64
My rhetorical question about Grampy Bobby was intended as sarcasm.
While I don't doubt that he's a human being, I have noticed that Grampy Bobby
often has been criticized (in the Spirituality Forum) for routinely posting long
'cut-and-paste' extracts *without adding any meaningful comments of his own*.
Indeed, Grampy Bobby has been criticized for *not* appearing to comprehend
enough of what he has been routinely 'cutting-and-pasting'.
Perhaps you would perform the kindness of taking an initiative to arrange for Grampy Bobby's old, empty blond head to be severed in the public square at dawn. Please advise Russ of his undying gratitude for seven enjoyable years. Merci,