This topic pertains to society. Individuals develop political convictions and party allegiance. I share the human experience that underlies political beliefs.
I have participated actively in two political organisations. As a result I observed that the ideals promoted by a party varied significantly from actual involvement on the ground.
Initially I was part of the Greens, which is registered in the ACT. During my time with the Greens, I realised that feminism took precedence over press freedom!
Subsequently, I joined the Socialist Alliance--which is not registered in this territory. It felt like a competition for power, akin to king of the hill/mountain/castle. The leadership of Socialist Alliance were dismissive of ordinary members!
2025 Australian federal election
Following are my results from quizzes about political leanings.
Left-Wing Authoritarianism
The linked test reported that I was highly left-wing authoritarian.
Political Typology
Some people engage in activism as a means to achieve their goals, while others may do so for personal fulfilment or a sense of purpose.
Both left and right authoritarians share:
- cognitive rigidity;
- intolerance;
- loyalty; and
- binary worldview.
On this American political typology quiz, I scored progressive left.
Socialist Type
Socialist ideologies form a spectrum:
- state communism;
- Marxist-Leninist socialism;
- Democratic socialism;
- Market socialism; and
- Libertarian socialism.
The previous tests had agreed that I was a socialist. So I also took this quiz. Which found me to be social democrat.
Conclusion
Political positions can be laid on a spectrum. Two such axes can form a map. On this, social democracy falls in the middle of the left.