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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.
  1. 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.
  2. 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 Sovereignty.
    (C) No opinion.
  3. Do you think 9/11 was?
    (A) A criminal act.
    (B) A declaration of war.
    (C) No Opinion.
  4. Do you think coerced interrogation such as waterboarding and sleep deprivation are effective?
    (A) No.
    (B) Yes.
    (C) No opinion.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Do you believe Abortion is a Constitutional right given to Women?
    (A) Yes.
    (B) No.
    (C) No opinion.
  8. What should we do about the illegal immigration in the US?
    (A) Give them amnesty and have an open border policy.
    (B) Close the borders and insist on legal entry.
    (C) No Opinion (no changes to current policy necessary).
  9. Do you believe drugs such as marijuana should be legalized?
    (A) Yes.
    (B) No.
    (C) No opinion.
  10. Do you think Gay Marriage should be allowed?
    (A) Yes.
    (B) No.
    (C) No Opinion.
  11. Do you think sex education in grade school should include the gay lifestyle?
    (A) Yes.
    (B) No.
    (C) No opinion.
  12. Do you think "In God We Trust" should be removed from our money?
    (A) Yes.
    (B) No.
    (C) No opinion.
  13. Do you think Universal Health care should be provided by the State(Government)?
    (A) Yes.
    (B) No.
    (C) No opinion.
  14. What do you think is causing global warming?
    (A) Primarily human activities.
    (B) Primarily natural phenonmemnon.
    (C) No opinion or (don't know).
  15. 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...)
  16. Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Being?
    (A) No.
    (B) Yes.
    (C) No opinion.
  17. 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.
  18. Do you believe in a New World Order as the best chance for humanity and world peace?
    (A) Yes.
    (B) No.
    (C) No opinion.
  19. 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 Amendment process.
    (C) No opinion.
  20. Do you believe in income re-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 Research
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.
My lens on the on going war on Christmas.
War on Christmas is real.

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    Jessica_Burde Apr 18, 2011 @ 6:47 am | delete
    Sorry, but I don't see those of us in the middle as wishy/washy. I've researched the issues extensively, and am very strong in my opinions - I just don't fit in your neat little boxes. Your right - the Westerm Roman Empire fell to corruption. The Eastern Roman Empire fell because of stupidity and ambition - and the Chinese and Egyptian Empires fell because of stagnation. We need change AND stability to survive.
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    MarkUpshaw Nov 11, 2010 @ 1:14 am | delete
    The US had its chance to make a difference in the world and squandered it making corporations richer. Where do we want our planet to be in 100 years? Nation fighting Nation? Or shouldn't we be unified so that we too can provide opportunity for all humanity, every race and creed and even explore space and create new civilizations in other solar systems.
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    Ed Jun 14, 2010 @ 9:46 am | delete
    Interesting, but as with all surveys that attempt to reduce very complex issues into a few very simple choices, the choices tend to oversimplify the issues. For example, question 17. Do you believe in rehabilitation of child sexual criminals? ?. If you answer A, does that mean that you think that every fifty year old serial molester with hundreds of victims can be rehabilitated with six months of group therapy? (I don't) ?. Or, if you answer B, does that mean that you think that every nineteen year old who has a serious relationship with a fifteen year old must be locked up for the rest of his life? (I don't).
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    Mark C Rukwid May 26, 2010 @ 11:35 am | delete
    After the 9/11 commission report came out. There was talk about how Bin Laden had planned the attack on our country for five years before 9/11. If there is one thing that we can learn from this is that our president at the time was pushed into attacking Afganistan.
    Yes what happened was an attack on our country, and those whom wake the sleeping giant. Be warned. That when you attack our people, we will come back at you with a force you have never seen. The CIA, FBI, NSA, as well as our militray secret services, navy seals,rangers etc. should have come together and have devised a plan of response to bin laden, and his forces.
    Don't tell me that our country's intelligence forces couldn't take a year, or more to devise an attack on them that would have eliminated them all together? "cooler head's prevail"
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    BLV Feb 8, 2010 @ 7:01 pm | delete
    Actually you cant save yourself God made you so the only one who can save you is Him!!
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