Vorpal's answers that surprised me:
Vorpal Blade wrote:The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Strongly Disagree
I suppose there's no reason why this should've surprised me. It simply seems you've been silent on discussing when military subterfuge has come back to bite us in the butt. But I guess you recognize that it often does.
Vorpal Blade wrote:Because corporations cannot be trusted to voluntarily protect the environment, they require regulation. Agree
As someone who has lambasted 'progressives' as destructive, it surprises me that you agree with some of what has been done. Certainly the steps that have been taken (and agreeing to even take any steps in the first place, at least on a governmental level) have been part of the 'liberal agenda'.
Vorpal Blade wrote:Protectionism is sometimes necessary in trade. Agree
You've always argued from a 'laissez-faire' standpoint, so suggesting that government impinge on that surprises me.
Vorpal Blade wrote:The only social responsibility of a company should be to deliver a profit to its shareholders. Strongly Disagree
This perhaps surprised me the most. Strongly? Really? From the arguments you've made, you've suggested that it is entirely the responsibility of the people to use their money to support companies that use means they agree with. Ergo, a profitable company would be one that most clearly represents the methodology of the people it serves. So from your arguments, a profitable company is a socially responsible company.
Vorpal Blade wrote:Those with the ability to pay should have the right to higher standards of medical care . Agree
Not much to say here, except that I thought you would've agreed "strongly". This seems to be a severe thorn in the side of the right at the moment.
Vorpal Blade wrote:Governments should penalise businesses that mislead the public. Strongly Agree
Like I said, misleading companies will eventually be forced unprofitable. People vote with their feet (or dollars) as the case may be.
Vorpal Blade wrote:Governments should penalise businesses that mislead the public. Strongly Agree
At odds with your belief in the necessity of protectionism on occasion.
Vorpal Blade wrote:The prime function of schooling should be to equip the future generation to find jobs. Disagree
I'll admit this is my own bias here, but people who believe so exclusively in capitalism can't really support this belief, since capitalism applied to schooling leaves no room for non-vocational education. It simply isn't profitable.
Vorpal Blade wrote:Those who are able to work, and refuse the opportunity, should not expect society's support. Strongly Agree
Ok, this one actually doesn't surprise me in the least. I just thought I'd point out that I also responded the same way.
Vorpal Blade wrote:What's good for the most successful corporations is always, ultimately, good for all of us. Disagree
Again, with the fervor you've argued for pure capitalism, it surprises me. This is Reaganomics at its finest, which I assumed you agreed with. Probably an unfair assumption on my part.
Vorpal Blade wrote:Our civil liberties are being excessively curbed in the name of counter-terrorism. Disagree
I found this surprising, since this is one of the mantras of Glenn Beck. (Well, when he isn't calling Barack Obama a communist Nazi.) I'll probably have more to say on this later.
Vorpal Blade wrote:You cannot be moral without being religious. Disagree
This surprises me, but again, most likely for no good reason. I don't think you've really said anything on this, at least since I've been here.
Vorpal Blade wrote:Some people are naturally unlucky. Agree
This flies in the face of the generally accepted capitalist narrative that individuals are responsible for their own circumstances. It surprises me that you'd agree with this.
Vorpal Blade wrote:Sex outside marriage is usually immoral. Strongly Agree
A same sex couple in a stable, loving relationship, should not be excluded from the possibility of child adoption.
Disagree
Pornography, depicting consenting adults, should be legal for the adult population. Disagree
What goes on in a private bedroom between consenting adults is no business of the state. Disagree
No one can feel naturally homosexual. Disagree
These days openness about sex has gone too far. Agree
I expected some stronger opinions here.