About the Chart
The origins and purpose of the Nolan Chart website and its included articles and columns are explored.
Video Articles: A New Way To Publish Yourself On The Nolan Chart
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: February 5, 2012
This is a great option for people who don't consider themselves to be very good writers but who still want to contribute to the Nolan Chart.
New Reader Comment System
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: November 5, 2011
In an attempt to increase reader participation, we are switching to the DISQUS system effective with articles created today.
David Nolan: R.I.P.
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: November 22, 2010
The creator of the Nolan Chart diagram upon which this website is based passed away unexpectedly Saturday.
Nolan Chart Adds Vbulletin
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: April 25, 2010
In an effort to encourage more discussion on the issues, we've added a vbulletin forum to our site. The vbulletin forum will replace the old reader comments section for new articles published from this date forward
Help Constructively Modify The Nolan Chart Survey
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: March 6, 2010
Your input is requested.
What Is a Centrist?
by The Indepublicrat (centrist)
Published: March 5, 2010
What does it take to draw a centrist pundit out or retirement? Some pig-headed comments seem to have done the job just fine.
What Do The Nolan Chart Categories Mean?
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: March 2, 2010
Taking a stab at definitions for the words: conservative, liberal, statist, centrist, and libertarian.
The great tool of freedom...the internet!
by Mark Vogl (conservative)
Published: January 27, 2010
This article discusses the obvious, the great opportunity the internet offers to all American citizens, and possibly to all the world for freedom, discussion of new ideas, and a real manifestation of freedom of speech.
Remarks on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and New Radio Show Announcement!!
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: January 18, 2010
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
How many want to edit the Nolan Chart test?
by Michael McDonnough (libertarian)
Published: February 22, 2009
How many people I wonder want to edit the Nolan Chart test to more accurately reflect their views?
Nolan Chart Facebook Group Page Created
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: October 3, 2008
Join up if you want! Here's how.
Plea for a Nolan Chart Facebook Account
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: October 2, 2008
I've already previously suggested this, but did not support why. It's a plea to Walt but feel free to weigh in.
Nolan Chart Website Is One Year Old
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: August 20, 2008
Yesterday, this website celebrated its first birthday. A lot has happened since August 19, 2007.
Ron Paul ankle-biters will swallow your soul!
by Gary R. Carter (libertarian)
Published: April 27, 2008
Exchanging ideas is a good thing, and Nolan Chart created a favorable environment for it. Unfortunately, Ron Paul ankle-biters have turned the comments page into a YouTube clone. Name calling and finger pointing do not qualify as intellectual discourse!
Nolan Push Chart?
by Del Sharp (libertarian)
Published: April 14, 2008
Is the Nolan Chart designed to elicit Libertarian responses? The answers presented did not seem to offer responses that represented the various political affiliations depicted on the Nolan Chart.
The Revolution Must Be Televised!
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: March 26, 2008
Announcing plans to create a daily news program on national TV as a first step toward creating a network, supported by a Ron Paul style money bomb.
Common Political Ground
by Christian Prophet (libertarian)
Published: February 23, 2008
Searching for ways to agree and work together for positive change
New Home Page for Nolan Chart Is Temporary
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: February 20, 2008
While a new look is still being designed for us for our home page, we've done a quick update to the current home page to provide equal access to articles for all camps.
Axis of Axis
by Logical Premise (statist)
Published: February 19, 2008
A new way to look at liberal, conservative, statist, and libertarian. (And Centrist).
Revising the Nolan Chart
by Christian Prophet (libertarian)
Published: February 19, 2008
Suggesting a better version of the Nolan Chart to serve more efficiently in the future.
An Idea to Harness Debate
by Chad_Underdonk (libertarian)
Published: February 19, 2008
Using article styled debate to make Nolan Chart Unique
Refining the Nolan Chart Survey: A few thoughts from the left
by J. Todd Ring (liberal)
Published: January 31, 2008
Left libertarian: some questions posed.... The survey provided is interesting and seems to have some degree of accuracy, but could be refined. Important distinctions are not yet covered.
Nolan Chart: Constructive Suggestions
by Logical Premise (statist)
Published: January 29, 2008
Despite any minor flaws, it's still better than most commentary sites or, God help us, blogs.
Nolan Chart: Balanced?
by Logical Premise (statist)
Published: January 29, 2008
Some interesting data about columnists on this site
Audio Ads, or No Audio Ads? That Is The Question.
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: January 18, 2008
A new form of advertising promises to provide funding in sufficient amounts to keep this website afloat. The question is, how would you readers feel about having it on our pages?
An Apology To Readers
by William Westmiller (libertarian)
Published: January 17, 2008
In spite of the best intentions, even those sincerely devoted to reason and civility can get angry.
Objectivity and the Chart Survey
by Dean Weldon (liberal)
Published: January 15, 2008
An article on objectivity in journalism, the Nolan Chart survey, and a peek into my mind.
Chart Columnists, The Lounge Is Now Open!
by creator (libertarian)
Published: January 14, 2008
So many topics, so little time. Where can a weary Nolan Chart columnist to go to find a friendly face? Sometimes you just want to go where everybody knows your name.
We're Back!
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: January 11, 2008
After three false starts and some very frustrating glitches, we're now on our new server.
New Server Being Installed To Handle Nolan Chart Demand
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: January 10, 2008
Details about our efforts to improve website accessibility and speed.
The Nolan Chart Survey and Anti-Centrist Bias
by The Indepublicrat (centrist)
Published: January 1, 2008
The Indepublicrat self-identifies as a centrist, and so was pleased when the Nolan Chart's short survey resulted in a star roughly centered in the diagram's amusingly-colored "gray area." However, as a centrist, the Indepublicrat must protest an inherent bias in the survey.
Typical Libertarian Values
by HammerDR (libertarian)
Published: December 24, 2007
A commentary on the NolanChart.Com's political chart questionaire.
Server Move Completed
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: December 17, 2007
Simultaneous connection bottlenecks have been cleared up with move to a new server
Nolan Chart Website Connection Bottlenecks
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: December 16, 2007
Our traffic is way up, and it's impacting our website speed and accessibility. This article outlines immediate plans to deal with the problems.
Dissecting the Nolan Chart litmus test
by Phaedrus (libertarian)
Published: December 13, 2007
Litmus tests, rigged polls and framed debates make a search for real solutions unrealistic.
Terms of Service Policies and Issues
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: December 9, 2007
As our readership grows, the potential for abusive posts and articles also increases. This article provides an update as to what is being done about such issues.
Welcome, to The Insiders Guide to Politics
by Brad Hunter (centrist)
Published: December 1, 2007
Introducing Brad Hunter with The Insiders Guide To Politics where your beliefs make a difference.
Nolan Chart Video
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: September 13, 2007
A video is available for those who would like to learn more about the original Nolan Chart and how it was developed by David Nolan more than 35 years ago.
Political Columnists Wanted (No experience needed!)
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: September 5, 2007
Nolan Chart LLC is searching for columnists willing to write for the Nolan Chart website. Interested aspiring columnists need only sign up for an online account, so they can begin writing immediately.
Welcome to the Nolan Chart
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: August 19, 2007
This article officially launches the Nolan Chart website. The website is fully owned and operated by Nolan Chart LLC.
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