I'm not one who often forwards emails filled with jokes, riddles, or quizzes, but here is an online test I found very thought-provoking. It's called the Political Compass, and it adds a new dimension to our usually linear thinking of political left and right.

You shouldn't read too much about it before you take the test, so let me instead just give you the link, show you my results, and ask that you post your own results in the comments. I'd be very interested to see where you all end up on the graph, and how we each compare to one another.

THE TEST: Political Compass.

RESULTS: My results:-6.00, -6.05.

I'll add dots for each of you who post results. (click for larger image)

NOW YOU: Are you Gandhi, or are you Reagan? Hitler? MLK? Milquetoast moderate in economics, but rabid fundamentalist in social outlook? Take the test. Then read the site's informative analysis of what it all means. Then come back and post your score. See you in the comments....