THE NOLAN TEST. WHERE AM I STANDING?
As the elections approach in Argentina, I took the opportunity to delve into the vast realm of the internet and stumbled upon an intriguing website (http://www.testpolitico.com/). It introduced me to the Nolan Chart, a political diagram conceived by American politician David Nolan in 1969. This chart utilizes two coordinate vectors, economic opinion and personal opinion, to construct a two-dimensional system of political ideologies, moving beyond the traditional left-right spectrum.
Expanding Political Analysis: The Nolan Chart:
According to Wikipedia, the Nolan Chart serves as a framework for delineating human political positions. By considering the degrees of economic freedom and personal freedom, it presents a comprehensive representation of political ideologies. Nolan's vision challenges the notion that personal freedom and economic freedom are mutually exclusive, asserting that they can coexist without conflict. In this system, progressivism is associated with the advocacy of personal freedom, while conservatism aligns with economic freedom. Simultaneously, liberalism is viewed as a proponent and advocate of both freedoms.
Exploring My Results:
Advocacy for extreme ideologies should be prohibited.
The Church should operate on equal financial footing with any other association, while the state should remain secular.
Military service, if present, should be voluntary and limited to essential defense functions.
Sexual relations between consenting adults should not be subject to legislative intrusion.
Some currently prohibited drugs should be legalized, but their distribution should be regulated.
The legal system should establish when the use of preventive security measures can supersede certain individual rights.
Impositions or benefits based on sex, race, or social group violate the principle of equality before the law and should not be enforced by the state.
Immigration should be regulated to facilitate legal entry of necessary immigrants.
The state should protect and promote the culture and language unique to its nation.
Clean energy should be encouraged through incentives for low-polluting practices and penalties for higher levels of pollution.
The state should impose limitations on imported products to support domestic producers.
Taxes should not increase and must be fair, covering necessary state expenses.
Retirement pensions should be managed through a public system of compulsory contributions (Social Security).
Adequate aid and assistance to those in need should be provided by the state, with voluntary contributions from private charity institutions.
Professional sectors should be regulated by law, requiring appropriate licenses and permits granted by the competent state bodies.
Unions should be subject to the same rules as any other association, without receiving public funding or special privileges.
Universal access to healthcare should be ensured through publicly financed centers, regardless of whether they are state-managed.
The Central Bank, as a key regulator, should maintain independence and oversight of commercial banks.
Competitive advantages of supermarkets should be rectified through regulations on opening hours, discount limits, etc.
Labor contract legislation should afford special protections for workers, safeguarding them against dismissal and precarious employment.
Where Do You Stand?:
Having explored the Nolan Chart and its implications, it is time to consider your own political stance. Reflect on the issues presented and determine where you align within this multidimensional framework. Political ideologies are diverse, and understanding your position can help shape your engagement in the political process.



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