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the Environment › Climate Change
Agree | me Your answerNo, and global warming is a natural occurrence |
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Similar 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 | DisagreePro-life |
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Republicans disagreePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Agree | me Your answerNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
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Similar answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Forward disagreeYes, but only for large international corporations |
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DisagreeYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Agree | me Your answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
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Similar answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Agree | me Your answerYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
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Democrats’ similar answerYes |
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Disagree | Republicans disagreeNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
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American disagreeNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
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DisagreeNo |
the Economy › Equal Pay
Agree | me Your answerNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary |
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Similar answerNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees |
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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 |
Social › Gay Marriage
Agree | me Your answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | American disagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman |
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 |
Education › Student Loans
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Forward’s similar answerNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans |
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Libertarians’ similar answerNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Agree | me Your answerYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
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Democrats disagreeNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Agree | me Your answerNo, remove them from the U.S. |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
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Disagree | Libertarians disagreeYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
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DisagreeYes |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Agree | me Your answerYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
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Republicans’ similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one |
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Socialist disagreeNo, and lower the voting age to 15. |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Agree | me Your answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
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Similar answerYes |
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American’s 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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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Agree | me Your answerNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
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Republicans’ similar answerNo |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, and the government should never support unproven technologies |
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Disagree | Democrats disagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
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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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Similar answerNo |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases |
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Forward disagreeYes, if they pay taxes |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and grant them citizenship |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Agree | me Your answerNo, and the federal government should not increase funding for any social programs |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
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DisagreeYes |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Agree | me Your answerNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts |
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DisagreeYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
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Green disagreeYes |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Agree | me Your answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
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Similar 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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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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 |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
Agree | me Your answerNo, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Agree | me Your answerYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but scale back our current involvement |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Education › Common Core
Agree | me Your answerNo, my state’s current standards exceed the Common Core standards |
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Similar answerNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
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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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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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Forward disagreeYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation |
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 | Democrats disagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects |
Social › First Amendment
Agree | me Your answerYes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God |
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Similar answerYes |
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Forward’s similar answerYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
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Libertarians disagreeNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Agree | me Your answerYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers |
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Similar answerYes |
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Forward’s similar answerYes, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
Immigration › Border Security
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Republicans’ similar answerYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
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Democrats disagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, and we should implement an open border policy |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Agree | me Your answerHurt |
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Libertarians’ similar answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
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Disagree | DisagreeHelp |
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Transhumanist disagreeHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Agree | me Your answerYes, and with more aid and support |
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Similar answerWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
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Forward’s similar answerYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | Constitution disagreeNo, we should not give aid to any foreign nations |
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DisagreeNo, cut all support and aid |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeNo, we should be less involved |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Agree | me Your answerYes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Agree | me Your answerNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate |
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DisagreeYes |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate |
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DisagreeYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
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 |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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American 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 |
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 |
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 |
Science › Space Exploration
Agree | me Your answerYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | Libertarians disagreeNo |
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Constitution disagreeNo, the government should leave human space travel to private companies |
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DisagreeNo, we should focus on saving the Earth instead of leaving it |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Agree | me Your answerYes, people are now living longer than when the program was created |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
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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 |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Agree | me Your answerYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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American disagreeNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Agree | me Your answerYes, send at least 10,000 ground troops |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, conduct targeted airstrikes instead |
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DisagreeNo, we should stay out of this conflict |
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American disagreeNo, not until they attack us on U.S. soil |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerYes, but only with full cooperation from the United Nations |
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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 |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Agree | me Your answerYes, and establish a no-fly zone |
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Democrats’ similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Libertarians disagreeNo, we should not get involved |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Agree | me Your answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations |
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Similar answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
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DisagreeYes |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Agree | me Your answerNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
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Similar answerYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Constitution disagreeNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Agree | me Your answerNo, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students |
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Similar answerNo |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships |
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American disagreeYes, as long as they pay taxes |
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DisagreeYes |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes, I support totally free education for everyone at public colleges |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Agree | me Your answerNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs |
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DisagreeRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
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DisagreeYes |
Immigration › Immigration
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only after performing 4 years of military service or graduating college |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, and abolish all national borders |
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Similar answerYes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Agree | me Your answerIncrease |
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Similar answerIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
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Disagree | DisagreeDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
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 |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Agree | me Your answerYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
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Socialist disagreeNo, and abolish the NSA |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Agree | me Your answerYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Social › Confederate Flag
Agree | me Your answerYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
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DisagreeNo |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Agree | me Your answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
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Similar answerNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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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Forward disagreeNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
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 |
the Environment › Fracking
Agree | me Your answerYes, but not in heavily populated areas |
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Similar 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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Green disagreeNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Agree | me Your answerNo, and it has no intrinsic value |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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Here is how you compare to your political parties on popular political themes.
You side slightly towards “secular”, meaning you more often support policies that reflect a separation of church and state. This theme is most important to you.
You side slightly towards “militarism”, meaning you more often believe we should use whatever force necessary to protect ourselves against foreign threats. This theme is most 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 most important to you.
You side moderately towards “right wing”, meaning you support policies that promote economic freedom and a society based on morals and values. This theme is most important to you.
You side slightly towards “imperialism”, meaning you more often believe we should proactively address potential issues before they turn into a serious and immediate threat. This theme is most important to you.
You side moderately towards “assimilation”, meaning you believe we should be a unified culture. 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 moderately towards “tough”, meaning you believe in tough love and have little sympathy for those that break the law or make bad choices. This theme is most important to you.
You side moderately towards “capitalism”, meaning you support an economic system that features private ownership of wealth. This theme is most important to you.
You side moderately towards “deregulation”, meaning you believe that government regulation stifles innovation and economic prosperity. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on traditional and progressive issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “nationalism”, meaning you more often support policies that prioritize the interests of our nation above others. This theme is more important to you.
You side moderately towards “security”, meaning you believe the government should do everything within its power to ensure the security of its citizens. This theme is more important to you.
You side moderately towards “individualism”, meaning you support free market policies that create opportunity for personal liberty and success. 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 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 “meritocracy”, meaning you strongly believe important decisions are best made by those with the most experience and knowledge. This theme is somewhat 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 somewhat 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 somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “anthropocentrism”, meaning you strongly believe humankind is the central element of existence. This theme is only less 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.
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