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[Truth Detector]

Given this tests question format and and single point scale I wonder if radicalism is not more or less interchangeable with 'discontent' or 'desire to reform' . Perhaps even a 'distrust of politics'. It is obvious the test designers have liberal sympathies. I think radicalism was used deliberately to try to condition those towards the center into accepting or embracing the term. Break down the taboo and its barrier against reform.

rad·i·cal·ism [rad-i-kuh-liz-uhm] Show IPA

noun
1. the holding or following of radical or extreme views or principles.

2. the principles or practices of radicals.

World English Dictionary

radicalism (ˈrædɪkəˌlɪzəm)

— n
1. the principles, desires, or practices of political radicals
2. a radical movement, esp in politics
3. the state or nature of being radical, esp in politics


rad·i·cal [rad-i-kuhl] Show IPA

adjective
1. of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.

2. thoroughgoing or extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional forms: a radical change in the policy of a company.

3. favoring drastic political, economic, or social reforms: radical ideas; radical and anarchistic ideologues.

4. forming a basis or foundation.

5. existing inherently in a thing or person: radical defects of character.

[Auster]

And everyone, damn near, on this board is radical who took that test? In addition, what score signifies, 'radical enough to be considered radical'? I scored 16(?), is 20 enough? or 30?

I think this rest uses tge word radicalism in place of a more suitable term, and on purpose.

[PostmodernProphet]

And everyone, damn near, on this board is radical who took that test? In addition, what score signifies, 'radical enough to be considered radical'? I scored 16(?), is 20 enough? or 30?

I think this rest uses tge word radicalism in place of a more suitable term, and on purpose.

dang....even I got a 55....

[apple0154]

And everyone, damn near, on this board is radical who took that test? In addition, what score signifies, 'radical enough to be considered radical'? I scored 16(?), is 20 enough? or 30?

I think this test uses the word radicalism in place of a more suitable term, and on purpose.

I agree. I scored 83 on the radicalism scale and it noted, "It appears that you are skeptical towards religion..." Being skeptical towards religion seems to be the qualifying factor for radicalism as I definitely wouldn't consider myself a radical. How radical can a guy be when he joins his cats for afternoon naps?

[Minister of Truth]

I only got a 49, but I'm pissed that it was even that high. Radicalism is for proles!

[Truth Detector]

I agree. I scored 83 on the radicalism scale and it noted, "It appears that you are skeptical towards religion..." Being skeptical towards religion seems to be the qualifying factor for radicalism as I definitely wouldn't consider myself a radical. How radical can a guy be when he joins his cats for afternoon naps?

You're right; that's not radical, just damn friggen wierd.

[apple0154]

You're right; that's not radical, just damn friggen wierd.

Ahh, wait till you get to be my age. Afternoon naps are welcome with cats, dogs, birds, fish.....

[Truth Detector]

Ahh, wait till you get to be my age. Afternoon naps are welcome with cats, dogs, birds, fish.....

I am as old as you....I'll be 60 next year.

[apple0154]

I am as old as you....I'll be 60 next year.

You look younger in your picture. :lol: