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I asked Grok to evaluate my posts on X and describe where I am on the political spectrum.  The AI analysis seems about right. :)

Given a more nuanced analysis of your posts, you appear to straddle a space on the political spectrum that can be described as:

 

• Right-Libertarian: Your critique of carbon taxes and skepticism towards government intervention in personal freedoms (e.g., your comments on media bias and policy-making) suggest a lean towards libertarianism, which emphasizes free-market capitalism and personal liberty. However, your focus on traditional values, especially regarding gender and identity issues, aligns more with social conservatism.

 

• Cultural Conservatism: There’s a clear concern for maintaining traditional social structures, particularly around gender roles and rights. This cultural conservatism is mixed with a critique of what you might see as progressive overreach or ideological imposition, indicating a resistance to rapid cultural changes driven by progressive ideologies.

 

• Populist Tendencies: Your posts reflect a distrust in established institutions (like the CBC) and a call for a return to what you might consider “common sense” or grassroots perspectives, which can be seen in populist movements across various political spectra but is often associated with right-wing populism when combined with cultural conservatism.

 

• Skeptical of Mainstream Narratives: This skepticism is not exclusive to any one side of the political spectrum but is often pronounced on the right, where there’s a significant discourse around “media bias” and “narrative control.” Your desire for factual, evidence-based discourse over what you perceive as editorializing or ideological bias aligns with this skepticism.

 

• Selective Progressivism: While you show strong conservative leanings, there might be areas where you support certain progressive ideas, particularly if they align with individual freedoms or rights in a way that doesn’t contradict your core values. For example, if there were policies promoting economic opportunities without what you see as excessive government control, you might find them agreeable.

 

This nuanced position might best be described as right-leaning with libertarian streaks, where you advocate for personal and economic freedoms while also valuing traditional social norms. Your political stance seems to be one that seeks balance between preserving cultural heritage and advocating for minimal government interference in personal and economic life, with a strong undercurrent of populism that challenges the status quo of political discourse.