Based on my political beliefs, these are the political parties I side with on the issues that are most important to me.
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Here are the political parties ranked from most to least similar to your beliefs.
Here are your answers compared to each political party’s answer.
the Environment › Climate Change
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
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Green disagreeYes |
Social › Abortion
Agree | me Your answerPro-choice |
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Similar answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
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Disagree | Republicans disagreePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child |
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DisagreePro-life |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Agree | me Your answerNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Agree | me Your answerNo, and eliminate all wage standards |
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Republicans’ similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
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DisagreeYes, and make it a living wage |
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Democrats disagreeYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only for medical use |
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Green’s similar answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
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Similar answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, and the government should never support unproven technologies |
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Libertarians’ similar answerNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
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Democrats disagreeYes |
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Socialist disagreeYes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Agree | me Your answerNo, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases |
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DisagreeYes, if they pay taxes |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and grant them citizenship |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Agree | me Your answerYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
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DisagreeNo |
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Green disagreeNo, end all offshore oil drilling |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Agree | me Your answerNo, and abolish Medicaid |
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Barely similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
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DisagreeYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Agree | me Your answerNo, they must formally apply like every other new citizen |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship |
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No disagreeYes, but only after performing 4 years of military service or graduating college |
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DisagreeYes, and abolish all national borders |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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American’s similar answerYes, and supports increased funding for addiction prevention, treatments, and rehabilitation, as well as mandatory rehabilitation programs in lieu of imprisonment. |
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Similar answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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No disagreeNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
the Economy › Government Spending
Agree | me Your answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
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DisagreeNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
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DisagreeNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
Social › Death Penalty
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerNo, because technology will allow us in a decades time to offer structural changes in the brain to make criminals into good people. We must wait until then, and give them this choice. |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
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Republicans disagreeYes |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Agree | me Your answerNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs |
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Similar answerNo |
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Libertarians’ similar answerNo, government should not be involved in healthcare |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
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Democrats disagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Agree | me Your answerNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Forward disagreeYes, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad |
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DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers |
Immigration › Border Security
Agree | me Your answerNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
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Similar answerNo, and we should implement an open border policy |
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Democrats’ similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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Republicans disagreeYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
Agree | me Your answerNo, and abolish the NSA |
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Barely similar answerNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
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Barely similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, lift the travel embargo but do not allow trade until Cuba becomes a democratic republic |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Agree | me Your answerNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
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DisagreeYes |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Agree | me Your answerNo, and abolish the NSA |
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Barely similar answerNo |
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Barely similar answerNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
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Disagree | Republicans disagreeYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Agree | me Your answerYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
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Forward disagreeNo, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead |
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DisagreeNo |
Education › Student Loans
Agree | me Your answerNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
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DisagreeYes |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Agree | me Your answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Peace and Freedom’s similar answerNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
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DisagreeYes |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Agree | me Your answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
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Similar answerHurt |
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Disagree | DisagreeHelp |
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No disagreeHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
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Transhumanist disagreeHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Agree | me Your answerYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes |
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Similar answerYes, property taxes rates do not reflect the owners ability to pay |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Democrats disagreeNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Agree | me Your answerYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
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Disagree | Constitution disagreeNo |
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Republicans disagreeNo, remove them from the U.S. |
Social › Gay Marriage
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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No’s similar answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
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Disagree | American disagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Agree | me Your answerYes, as long as they pay taxes |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerYes, I support totally free education for everyone at public colleges |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships |
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Disagree | Constitution disagreeNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
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DisagreeNo |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Libertarians’ similar answerYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Agree | me Your answerYes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
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DisagreeNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Agree | me Your answerRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeYes |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Agree | me Your answerYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
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Green’s similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Agree | me Your answerNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
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Similar answerNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
Education › Common Core
Agree | me Your answerNo, my state’s current standards exceed the Common Core standards |
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Similar answerNo |
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American’s similar answerNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
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Green’s similar answerNo, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards |
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Similar answerNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
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Disagree | Democrats disagreeYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college |
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DisagreeYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation |
the Environment › Fracking
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerYes, but increase oversight |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
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DisagreeNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Agree | me Your answerWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
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Similar answerNo, cut all support and aid |
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Similar answerYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
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Republicans’ similar answerYes, and with more aid and support |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, we should not give aid to any foreign nations |
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Similar answerYes |
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Peace and Freedom’s similar answerNo, we should be less involved |
Social › Euthanasia
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only for future workers |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only with full cooperation from the United Nations |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, not until they attack us on U.S. soil |
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Green disagreeNo, we should stay out of Middle Eastern conflicts |
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DisagreeNo |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Agree | me Your answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
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Similar answerNo |
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Republicans’ similar answerNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
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Disagree | No disagreeYes, but only by closing the gun show loophole |
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DisagreeYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
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Democrats disagreeYes |
Social › Government Mandates
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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American’s similar answerNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but scale back our current involvement |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Agree | me Your answerYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
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Disagree | Republicans disagreeNo |
Social › First Amendment
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
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Libertarians’ similar answerNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God |
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DisagreeYes |
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Forward disagreeYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Agree | me Your answerNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
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DisagreeYes |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Agree | me Your answerNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement |
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Similar answerNo |
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American’s similar answerNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
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Disagree | Forward disagreeYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
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DisagreeYes |
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Here is how you compare to your political parties on popular political themes.
You are a centrist on right wing and left wing issues. This theme is most important to you.
You side strongly towards “capitalism”, meaning you strongly support an economic system that features private ownership of wealth. This theme is most important to you.
You side strongly towards “libertarian”, meaning you strongly support policies that promote social and economic freedom. This theme is most important to you.
You side strongly towards “anthropocentrism”, meaning you strongly believe humankind is the central element of existence. This theme is most important to you.
You side strongly towards “small government”, meaning you strongly believe the government is overly bureaucratic, inefficient, and wasteful. This theme is more important to you.
You side strongly towards “privacy”, meaning you strongly believe the government should not undermine the rights and privacy of its citizens under the guise of national security. This theme is more important to you.
You side strongly towards “decentralization”, meaning you strongly believe that administrative power and decision making should be handled at the local level and serve the best interests of the local community. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “tender”, meaning you more often believe in showing compassion, empathy, and rehabilitation for small-time criminals or those struggling with addiction. This theme is more important to you.
You side strongly towards “deregulation”, meaning you strongly believe that government regulation stifles innovation and economic prosperity. This theme is more important to you.
You side strongly towards “laissez-faire”, meaning you strongly believe government intervention in economic markets leads to long term negative results. This theme is more important to you.
You side strongly towards “globalization”, meaning you strongly believe globalization is necessary in order to increase the economic strength, prosperity, and standard of living of the nation. This theme is more important to you.
You side moderately towards “pacifism”, meaning you believe we should use non-violent diplomatic discussion to resolve conflicts. This theme is more important to you.
You side strongly towards “isolationism”, meaning you strongly believe we should focus attention on our most pressing issues at home instead of involving ourselves in non-threatening issues abroad. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “democracy”, meaning you more often believe decisions are best made when everyone has a say. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “progressive”, meaning you believe we should be a nation that values personal freedom, expression, and diversity. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “individualism”, meaning you strongly support free market policies that create opportunity for personal liberty and success. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “secular”, meaning you strongly support policies that reflect a separation of church and state. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “multiculturalism”, meaning you believe we should celebrate and embrace cultural diversity. This theme is only less important to you.
You side slightly towards “politically incorrect”, meaning you more often believe our society is becoming too sensitive to language that is direct and honest. This theme is only less important to you.
You side moderately towards “unilateralism”, meaning you believe policy decisions should be made solely by those who are most affected by the outcome of the decision, despite opposition from those who are less affected or not affected by the outcome of the decision. This theme is only less important to you.
You side extremely towards “globalism”, meaning you very strongly support policies that prioritize the interests of the entire world above those of individual nations. This theme is only least important to you.
Here is how you compare to your political parties on the traditional ideological axis.
Here is the percentage of voters who have pledged to vote for each political party.
The following map shows where other voters in the country are most to least similar to your political beliefs.
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