Reading these results
These are people the quiz placed in Syndicalism on the strength of these same answers, so the strongest agreements are partly built in.
The interesting figures are the ones further down: what this group is split on, and where it departs from the rest of the sample in ways the label alone would not predict. The comparison group is everyone who has taken the long quiz, which leans left of the general public.
Where they break from everyone else
The statements where this group is furthest from the rest of the sample.
Electoral success demands disciplined party organizational structures.
electoral · Party vs Union axis · 36 answered
This group sits 62 points further towards disagreeing than the average quiz taker.
The economy would be fairer if more companies were owned by their workers instead of outside shareholders.
Worker Ownership · Economic axis · 39 answered
This group sits 57 points further towards agreeing than the average quiz taker.
People should be free to change their legal gender and have it fully recognized in society.
Trans Rights · Social axis · 39 answered
This group sits 57 points further towards agreeing than the average quiz taker.
Political parties must lead working-class organizational efforts.
party · Party vs Union axis · 38 answered
This group sits 56 points further towards disagreeing than the average quiz taker.
Even hateful or offensive speech should remain legal and free from government restriction.
Free Speech · Governance axis · 39 answered
This group sits 55 points further towards disagreeing than the average quiz taker.
Markets naturally organize themselves better than governments can design them.
Spontaneous Order · Economic axis · 39 answered
This group sits 54 points further towards disagreeing than the average quiz taker.
Elected delegates manage technical complexity better than masses.
delegation · Decision Structure axis · 38 answered
This group sits 54 points further towards disagreeing than the average quiz taker.
Syndicalist organization avoids corruption inherent in politics.
syndicalism · Party vs Union axis · 38 answered
This group sits 53 points further towards agreeing than the average quiz taker.
What they argue about
Sharing a label does not mean sharing an answer. These are the statements that split Syndicalism closest to evenly.
The justice system should focus on rehabilitation rather than harsh punishment, even for serious crimes.
Rehabilitation vs. Punishment · Governance axis · 39 answered
46% agreed, 48% disagreed.
The country runs better when power is concentrated in a strong central authority.
Centralization of Power · Governance axis · 39 answered
46% agreed, 51% disagreed.
In times of crisis, leaders should be able to bypass normal checks and balances.
Emergency Powers · Governance axis · 38 answered
50% agreed, 42% disagreed.
When credit is too easy or governments give subsidies, it leads to wasteful investments that collapse.
Malinvestment · Economic axis · 37 answered
40% agreed, 51% disagreed.
Government ownership ensures democratic accountability over production.
government · Ownership Model axis · 37 answered
48% agreed, 37% disagreed.
It’s better for governments to balance budgets than to borrow heavily for new programs.
Government Debt · Economic axis · 38 answered
34% agreed, 47% disagreed.
Political parties must lead working-class organizational efforts.
party · Party vs Union axis · 38 answered
39% agreed, 55% disagreed.
Complex national decisions should be made by appointed experts rather than the general public.
Rule by Experts · Governance axis · 39 answered
35% agreed, 56% disagreed.
Their average position
- Economic
- Left62.3%
- Governance
- Libertarian11.9%
- Social
- Progressive47.1%
Averaged across 39 responses.
Averaged across 39 responses.
Averaged across 39 responses.