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by Louise Robertson


Knee Jerk Quiz

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Are you a knee Jerk?

Take this quiz and find out. None of the questions are required, but the more you answer, the more accurate the quiz will be. Well...since I've never taken a statistics class this quiz using the word "accurate" would be misleading. It's based on assumptions made while reviewing blogs written by jerks from all quadrants of the political landscape. In other words, the quiz was meant to be fun. Gees. Lighten up.

1. Do you think Clinton-Lewinsky jokes are funny?

Yes!

No!

They're Ok.

2. Do you think Bushisms are funny?

Yes!

No!

They're Ok.

3. Do you replace the jackass in email jokes with a prominent Repulican?

Yes!

No!

I don't pay attention to that sort of stuff.

4. Do you replace the jackass in email jokes with a prominent Democrat?

Yes!

No!

I don't pay attention to that sort of stuff.

5. Do you like the O'Franken Factor?

Yes!

No!

It's not that good, but doesn't bother me.

I haven't heard it.

6. Do you like the O'Reilly Factor?

Yes!

No!

It's not that good, but doesn't bother me.

I haven't seen it.

7. Do you have higher standards for yourself than others?

Yes!

No!

I try to be fair.

8. Do you have higher standards for others than yourself?

Yes!

No!

I try to be fair.

9. Are tax cuts always good?

Yes!

No!

As long as everything is paid for and we're saving something during prosperous times, yes.

10. Is American foreign policy too heavy-handed?

Yes!

No!

Foreign policy is a complicated matter sometimes requiring heavy interference, sometimes requiring no interference, and sometimes requiring kid gloves.

11. Are Democrats really just out to tax and spend?

Yes!

No!

It depends on the politician.

12. Are Republicans really just out to borrow and spend?

Yes!

No!

It depends on the politician.

13. Do you believe trickle down economics works?

Yes!

No!

Government actually has little control over the economy.

I don't know.

14. In an election, if you don't like either candidate, you would:

Vote Democrat simply on principle.

Vote Republican simply on principle.

Vote for the lesser of the two evils.

Vote for an independent you liked better.

Not vote.

15. Are Democrats Wimps?

Yes!

No!

Some are, some aren't.

16. Are Republicans Greedy?

Yes!

No!

Some are, some aren't.

17. If you had to choose, would you prefer Old Testament reactions (eye for an eye) or New Testament reactions (turn the other cheek)?

Old Testament!

New Testament!

It depends on the situation.

18. Are you a hawk or a dove?

Hawk!

Dove!

It depends on the situation. Where is the discussion on what makes a just war?

19. Do you prefer to coerce money from religious TV viewers or to give money to public television or radio?

Coerce money from religious TV viewers.

Give money to public television or radio.

No preference.

20. Is Fox News Fair and Balanced?

Yes!

No!

Sometimes.

21. Do you prefer to get all your news from people who think like you do?

Yes!

No, I actively seek out both kinds of sources as well as moderate viewpoints.

I'll listen to anyone who's smart and articulate.

I don't pay attention to conservative and liberal biases.

22. Do you hate moral relativism?

Yes!

No!

It's important to know what moral relativism is and when it applies and when it doesn't.

What's moral relativism?

23. Did you know that Jesus advocated for moral relativism?

He did not!

No

Yes, that's part of what is behind his teaching that only those without sin should throw the first stone.

Actually "moral relativism" is a theory put forth in the anthropology classic Patterns of Culture by Ruth Benedict. It suggests cultures cannot be judged from outsiders. It does not suggest that morality is based on individual choice as some would put it.

What's moral relativism?

24. Are you thin-skinned?

Yes

No

25. Do you prefer grilled cheese sandwiches or fried egg sandwiches?

Grilled cheese sandwiches!

Fried egg sandwiches!

I prefer the dairy-free, cruelty-free alternative.

No preference.

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