Secular Progressive Test

Secular Progressive is a term coined by Fox News Commentator and best selling author Bill O'Reilly. His new book "Culture Warrior" defines the current struggle between traditionalists and SP's. It is a very clear battle line. I have come up with a list of questions that will clearly separate the Traditional thinking and SP thinking. Perhaps, you may think you are in one camp but may be more closely to the other or vice-versa. Take the test and add up your score.

SP test

This test consists of 20 questions. There are 3 possible answers (A, B or C). To score, added up your total: each A answers=1, B Answers=_1 and C Answers=0. The maximum score is 20 and the Minimum score is _20. Personally, I think these are very important issues and one should form an opinion after studying the facts. However, I do provide a pass to those that do not care on a particular issue with a (C) option.

Do you believe?
(A) America is on the same level field as other countries.
(B) America is Supreme among all other nations.
(C) No opinion.
Do you believe?
(A) US has to get UN approval for any military action overseas.
(B) US has the right to use military force to defend our Soverignty.
(C) No opinion.
Do you think 9/11 was?
(A) A criminal act.
(B) A declaration of war.
(C) No Opinion.
Do you think coerced interogation such as waterboarding and sleep deprivation are effective?
(A) No.
(B) Yes.
(C) No opinion.
Do you think the Iraq war is?
(A) A distraction and a mistake.
(B) Part of the global war on Islamic extremists.
(C) No opinion.
Do you think the TSA should use profiling to protect our homeland?
(A) No, it is discrimatory.
(B) Yes, it is common sense.
(C) No opinion.
Do you believe Abortion is a Constitutional right given to Women?
(A) Yes.
(B) No.
(C) No opinion.
What should we do about the illegal immigration in the US?
(A) Give them amesty and have an open border policy.
(B) Close the borders and insist on legal entry.
(C) No Opinion (no changes to current polic necessary).
Do you believe drugs such as marijuana should be legalized?
(A) Yes.
(B) No.
(C) No opinion.
Do you think Gay Marriage should be allowed?
(A) Yes.
(B) No.
(C) No Opinion.
Do you think sex education in grade school should include the gay lifestyle?
(A) Yes.
(B) No.
(C) No opinion.
Do you think "In God We Trust" should be removed from our money?
(A) Yes.
(B) No.
(C) No opinion.
Do you think Universal Health care should be provided by the State(Government)?
(A) Yes.
(B) No.
(C) No opinion.
What do you think is causing global warming?
(A) Primarily human activities.
(B) Primarily natural phenonmenon.
(C) No opinion or (don't know).
Do you believe in evolution as postulated by Darwin as the origins of species?
(A) Yes.
(B) No-God created Man in His own image.
(C) No Opinion or (Intelligent Design...)
Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Being?
(A) No.
(B) Yes.
(C) No opinion.
Do you believe in rehabilitation of child sexual criminals?
(A) Yes.(let judges use discretion in sentencing)
(B) No. (mandatory sentencing as Jessica Law)
(C) No opinion.
Do you believe in a New World Order as the best chance for humanity and world peace?
(A) Yes.
(B) No.
(C) No opinion.
The Constitution of the US is?
(A) A living document that may change and grow and open to interpretation by the Supreme Court.
(B) A wise document from our founding fathers with built in mechanism for change-the Ammendament process.
(C) No opinion.
Do you believe in income distribution as one of the role of government?
(A) Yes.
(B) No.
(C) No opinion.

Who are some SP's

Obviously, a score of near 20 is a Secular Progressive and a score of near _20 is a traditionalist. However, I do make another distinction. Agreeing with a policy is different than being an activist trying to influence policy. Some of you may agree with one or more of the issues but unless you are actively spending money or time to bring about the changes, you are not a true SP.

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Here are some well know SP:

George Soros - He spent $20 Million dollars in the 2004 election to un-seat GW Bush.
Michael Moore.
Sean Penn.
ACLU
People for the American Way (PFAW)
Tide and Ford Foundation
Moveon.org
Media Matters

My personal opinion

I don't have any hard facts but from just my perception, I believe the country is divided 30% Conservative, 50% moderate and 20% Liberal/Progressive among the voting public. The main stream media (MSM) is 90% Liberal. I believe their influence has shifted the balance and created an almost 50/50 split in the voting public. Without their bias, the country would be 55/45.
Here are my estimate of some other groups that may have influence.

Supreme Court Judges (5/4).
Hollywood elites (10/90).
MSM (10/90).
College professors (20/80).
Talk Radio (90/10).

Final Remarks

I am a T-warrior. I think the majority of Americans are Traditionalists. We think the danger lies with apathy. History tells us the Roman Empire fell because of corruption and decadence from within. Our Judeo-Christian culture is under attack. We must be aware of what is going on if we are going to be prepared to defend it.

The traditional warrior's (T-Warrior) code of ethics is encapsulated by ten "pithy" principles (courtesy of Bill O'Reilly):

* Keep your promises
* Focus on other people, not yourself
* See the world the way it is, not the way you want it to be
* Understand and respect Judeo-Christian philosophy
* Respect the nobility of America
* Allow yourself to make fact-based judgments
* Respect and defend private property
* Develop mental toughness
* Defend the weak and vulnerable
* Engage the secular-progressive opposition in a straight-forward and honest manner

Some related links...

My lens on American Supremacy: American Supremacy
Open Society Institute: The Non Profit Organization founded by George Soros.
My lens on the ACLU agenda: The ACLU is one of the SP's legal arm.
MoveOn.ORG: One of the activist organizations of the SP movement.
Media Matters: One of the organizations that oversees the media.
Bill O'Reilly's website: His best sellling book Culture Warrior is featured. Bill is a T-Warrior.
My lens on the UN: The United Nations.

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Reader Feedback

Derek

Jack Lee,
I am a christian. I hate using that term becuase nowadays it is associated with judgmental gay haters...and I am not one of those people. I just recognize that religion is private, and institutionalizing morality in government is taking the freedom to worship another god or value system, or not, away from the people.

Posted June 12, 2008

Kevin

I am a Christian first, father/husband second and an American third. That being said, I believe that our founding fathers were from a perspective that "A God" existed but most were Christians. Over time many cultures later that ratio has changed. As a Christian, I am comanded to love God with all my heart just as my neighbor. My neighbor could be a S.P. or other non believing humanist. I do not really care what is on the dollar althought it is nice to see my God recognized. I think abortion is murder. I think same sex marriage is a mess, not because of the gay issues but details of who can do what when. I think that they love one another and should be allowed to do so without the goverments permission. Personally, it is a sin just like any other. I think some laws our government has passed works against my morality and that will end the USA as I know it or the one my grandfathers fought to defend. God gave mankind free will and that will always be our downfall, then He gave us Christ.

Posted June 11, 2008

jackclee

Derek,
That's interesting. What God do you believe in? SP are not necessarily atheists. They are just anti-Christian beliefs. Some have compared the current global warming and evolution theory believers to a religion. They share some of the same attributes.-Jack

Posted June 11, 2008

jackclee

Derek,
That's interesting. What God do you believe in? SP are not necessarily atheists. They are just anti-Christian beliefs. Some have compared the current global warming and evolution theory believers to a religion. They share some of the same attributes.-Jack

Posted June 11, 2008

jackclee

Derek,
That's interesting. What God do you believe in? SP are not necessarily atheists. They are just anti-Christian beliefs. Some have compared the current global warming and evolution theory believers to a religion. They share some of the same attributes.-Jack

Posted June 11, 2008

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