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2-Axis Political Compass Guide
X-Axis: Economic/Distribution Policy (Left ← → Right)
The higher the score, the more right-wing. Prefers market freedom, tax cuts, deregulation, and growth priority. Musk values corporate freedom absolutely, and Merkel emphasized fiscal soundness. Conversely, the lower the score, the more left-wing, preferring wealth redistribution, welfare expansion, taxing the rich, and pursuing equality. Sanders advocated for universal healthcare and free college education, and Warren proposed a wealth tax.
Y-Axis: Political Style (Populism ← → Technocracy)
The higher the score, the more populist. Prefers mass agitation, emotional appeal, anti-elite rhetoric, and simple messages. Trump rallied the masses with 'Make America Great Again', and Le Pen secured supporters by opposing immigration. Conversely, the lower the score, the more technocratic, preferring expert emphasis, data-driven decisions, rational argumentation, and respect for institutions. Draghi overcame the crisis with 'Whatever it takes', and Lagarde values expert consensus.
💡 Tip: Left-wing Populism vs Right-wing Populism
Populism does not distinguish between left and right. Economic policies are opposite, but political styles can be similar.
Left-wing Populism: Like Sanders, AMLO, and Lula, prioritizing the common people and workers, advocating for welfare expansion and economic equality. The target is the economic elite.
Right-wing Populism: Like Trump and Le Pen, saying 'immigrants and globalists are the problem' and shouting country first. The target is the cultural elite.
Technocrat: Like Macron and Bloomberg, emphasizing expertise and rationality while being wary of mass agitation. The target is data and expert consensus.
