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Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Agree | me Your answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Agree | me Your answerNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but not until the no-fly list screening process is improved for accuracy and includes due process |
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Common Sense Party disagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, if the government considers you too dangerous to board a plane you should not be able to buy a gun |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Agree | me Your answerYes, as long as all donations are public knowledge to ensure there is no conflict of interest |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
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Socialist disagreeNo, and establish public financing of elections. |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Agree | me Your answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
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Common Sense Party’s similar answerNo, but it should be 2 years of US Service - Military, Peace Corps, or US Philanthropy. |
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Similar answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Agree | me Your answerNo, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes |
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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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American’s similar answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
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DisagreeYes |
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No disagreeYes, but only by closing the gun show loophole |
the Economy › Taxes
Agree | me Your answerAbolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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Constitution disagreeReform to a flat tax |
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DisagreeLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
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Republicans disagreeNo, and abolish the federal income tax |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Agree | me Your answerYes, and the government should never be allowed to acquire land by eminent domain |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
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Transhumanist disagreeNo, but drastically increase the amount of fines the company must pay in the event of an accident |
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DisagreeNo |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Agree | me Your answerNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs |
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No’s similar answerNo, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents |
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Libertarians’ similar answerNo, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
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DisagreeYes |
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Common Sense Party disagreeYes, but reimburse the company for all R&D costs. |
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DisagreeYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Agree | me Your answerNo, this is a violation of free speech |
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Similar answerNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Agree | me Your answerNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18 |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one |
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Socialist’s similar answerNo, and lower the voting age to 15. |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
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DisagreeYes |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
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Similar answerYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, only if they have entered the country illegally |
the Economy › Overtime Pay
Agree | me Your answerNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
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Similar answerNo |
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Republicans’ similar answerNo, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
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DisagreeYes |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Agree | me Your answerNo, this is a violation of free speech |
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No’s similar answerNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge |
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Republicans’ similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and ban all political donations and publicly fund elections |
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DisagreeYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors |
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DisagreeYes |
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American disagreeYes, every candidate should be given the equal chance to win the elections. Politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors. |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Agree | me Your answerYes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting |
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Similar answerYes |
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Socialist’s similar answerYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system |
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Disagree | Republicans disagreeNo |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions |
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Republicans’ similar answerNo, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
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DisagreeYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
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Socialist disagreeYes, and collectivize all industry |
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DisagreeYes |
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Women's disagreeYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens |
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Forward disagreeYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
Social › Safe Spaces
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes, provide trigger warnings but students do not need safe spaces |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Agree | me Your answerNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
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DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but only if landowners are compensated drastically above fair market price |
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Women's disagreeYes, but only in extreme cases of national emergency |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Agree | me Your answerNo, torture is an ineffective form of interrogation |
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Similar answerNo, and we should strictly follow the laws of the Geneva Convention |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
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Disagree | Common Sense Party disagreeYes |
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Republicans disagreeYes, we must use any means necessary to prevent terrorism |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Agree | me Your answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
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Similar answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
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Similar answerYes |
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No’s political party support base similar answerYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Agree | me Your answerNo, it is obsolete and should be abolished |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
Education › Common Core
Agree | me Your answerNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level |
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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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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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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 |
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Common Sense Party 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 |
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DisagreeYes, but only for companies with 100+ employees |
Elections › Electoral College
Agree | me Your answerNo, but reform so that votes are distributed proportionally instead of the current winner take all system |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
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DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and switch to a representative democracy (popular vote) system |
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 |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Agree | me Your answerDecrease |
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Disagree | DisagreeIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
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DisagreeIncrease |
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Common Sense Party disagreeNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending |
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 Economy › Domestic Jobs
Agree | me Your answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
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Similar answerNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
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DisagreeYes |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Agree | me Your answerNo, and we should withdraw from NATO |
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Common Sense Party’s similar answerNo, we should not defend any NATO country that spends less than 2% of their GDP on military defense |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Agree | me Your answerYes, and we should eliminate it |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
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DisagreeNo |
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 › 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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Common Sense Party disagreeNo, go to the Herman Cain Flat Tax of 15% Corporations, 15% Income, 15% Sales. |
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Democrats disagreeNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
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 | DisagreeYes |
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Republicans disagreeYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Agree | me Your answerNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, exempting online retailers from sales taxes is not fair to traditional stores |
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DisagreeYes |
the Economy › NAFTA
Agree | me Your answerYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced |
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DisagreeNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
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DisagreeYes |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Agree | me Your answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | Republicans disagreeNo, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children |
Social › Abortion
Agree | me Your answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it |
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Common Sense Party’s similar answerPro-choice, but ban after the first three months |
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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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Similar answerPro-choice |
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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 |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Agree | me Your answerYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
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Republicans’ similar answerYes, but only for patrol officers in high crime areas |
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Similar answerYes |
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
Agree | me Your answerNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, we cannot risk the launch of a nuclear weapon |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Agree | me Your answerNo, but require vaccination in order to attend public school |
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Libertarians’ similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated |
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DisagreeYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
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Constitution disagreeRegardless, this should be decided at the state level |
Social › Marital Rape
Agree | me Your answerYes |
Immigration › Border Wall
Agree | me Your answerNo, this would be too costly and ineffective |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, and we should adopt an open border policy |
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Disagree | No disagreeYes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one |
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DisagreeYes |
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Common Sense Party disagreeYes, and Mexico should pay for it |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, the current fleet is sufficient |
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Similar answerNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
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Disagree | Common Sense Party disagreeYes |
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 |
Social › Niqāb
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
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Similar answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Agree | me Your answerDecrease |
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Similar answerDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries |
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Constitution’s similar answerDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
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Similar answerDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism |
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Disagree | DisagreeIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
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No disagreeI am satisfied with the current amount of spending |
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Democrats disagreeIncrease |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Agree | me Your answerYes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, but it is currently being overused |
Education › Student Loans
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Libertarians’ similar answerNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
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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 |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations |
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Democrats disagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Agree | me Your answerYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
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Common Sense Party’s similar answerYes, but only if they pay taxes |
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Disagree | Constitution disagreeNo |
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Republicans disagreeNo, remove them from the U.S. |
Social › Government Mandates
Agree | me Your answerNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Agree | me Your answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
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Similar answerYes, but only for medical use |
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Similar answerYes |
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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 › Oil Drilling
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Green’s similar answerNo, end all offshore oil drilling |
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Similar answerNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
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Common Sense Party’s similar answerNo, but maintain our current offshore oil wells |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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Constitution disagreeYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases |
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Similar answerYes |
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Peace and Freedom’s similar answerYes, and grant them citizenship |
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Similar answerYes, if they pay taxes |
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Disagree | Constitution disagreeNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
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DisagreeNo |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Agree | me Your answerNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage |
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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 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 |
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Common Sense Party disagreeNo |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Agree | me Your answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
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Common Sense Party’s similar answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
Immigration › Immigration
Agree | me Your answerYes, if they were born here |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship |
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No’s similar answerYes, but only after performing 4 years of military service or graduating college |
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Similar answerYes, and abolish all national borders |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Common Sense Party disagreeNo, all illegal immigrants should be deported |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, but allow donations from unions and non-profits |
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Common Sense Party disagreeNo, but permit non profits to donate |
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DisagreeNo |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes |
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DisagreeNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
Social › Death Penalty
Agree | me Your answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
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Similar 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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DisagreeYes |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Agree | me Your answerMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
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Similar answerMore |
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Libertarians’ similar answerMore, and replace the VA healthcare system with a personal health savings account |
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Disagree | DisagreeLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
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DisagreeLess |
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 |
the Economy › Corporate Mega Mergers
Agree | me Your answerYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
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Similar answerYes |
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Constitution’s similar answerYes, if the merged corporation would have more than 50% of the market share |
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Disagree | No disagreeNo, we already have sufficient anti-trust laws in place to prevent monopolies |
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DisagreeNo, and the government should not interfere with the free market |
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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Common Sense Party’s similar answerYes, 12 Years for the Senate and 12 Years for the House |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Agree | me Your answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
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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 |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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No disagreeNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
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 | DisagreeYes |
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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 |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Agree | me Your 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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DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Agree | me Your answerYes, but I would prefer to abolish it and return to the gold standard |
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Similar answerYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | Democrats disagreeNo |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, this is a waste of time and money |
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Disagree | Republicans disagreeYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
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DisagreeYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
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Constitution disagreeRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs |
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Common Sense Party disagreeYes |
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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DisagreeYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
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 |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Agree | me Your answerNo, we should not give aid to any foreign nations |
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Similar answerNo, cut all support and aid |
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Peace and Freedom’s similar answerNo, we should be less involved |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
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Republicans disagreeYes, and with more aid and support |
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DisagreeYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Agree | me Your answerNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
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Women's’ similar answerNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
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DisagreeYes |
Social › Euthanasia
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Common Sense Party’s similar answerYes and include the terminally in pain. Require psychological exam. |
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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 |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
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DisagreeYes |
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, and all income should be taxed at the same rate |
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DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
the Economy › Welfare
Agree | me Your answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
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Similar answerMore |
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Common Sense Party’s similar answerMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled |
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Disagree | Forward disagreeFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
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DisagreeFewer |
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DisagreeFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
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 › Pension Reform
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only for future workers |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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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 |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Agree | me Your answerNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Agree | me Your answerNo, we should stay out of this conflict |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, conduct targeted airstrikes instead |
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American’s similar answerNo, not until they attack us on U.S. soil |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Agree | me Your answerNo, we should stay out of Middle Eastern conflicts |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, not until they attack us on U.S. soil |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes, but only with full cooperation from the United Nations |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Agree | me Your answerNo, we should pursue diplomatic options instead |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, we should stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten us |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, the Russian invasion of the Ukraine threatens the balance of power in the region |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Agree | me Your answerNo, we should not get involved |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Democrats disagreeYes |
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Republicans disagreeYes, and establish a no-fly zone |
Social › Women in Combat
Agree | me Your answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
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Similar answerYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | Republicans disagreeNo |
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Common Sense Party disagreeNo, women are not as physically capable as men for combat |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Agree | me Your answerNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
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Common Sense Party’s similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion |
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Disagree | Transhumanist disagreeYes, and increase surveillance on all new immigrants |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Agree | me Your answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
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Similar answerNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Women's disagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace |
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Forward disagreeYes, but only for large international corporations |
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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DisagreeYes |
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Socialist disagreeYes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Agree | me Your answerYes, but the owner must post a sign stating their beliefs and what they refuse |
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Common Sense Party’s similar answerYes, but only for small businesses |
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Similar 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 |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Agree | me Your answerNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
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Similar answerNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Disagree | Republicans disagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Agree | me Your answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Green disagreeYes, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections |
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DisagreeYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
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Women's disagreeYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years |
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Working disagreeYes |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Agree | me Your answerLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
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Similar answerLower |
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Disagree | DisagreeIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
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DisagreeKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
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DisagreeRaise |
Foreign Policy › Overthrow of Assad
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Disagree | Democrats disagreeYes |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes, but only if we join an international coalition |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
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Similar answerYes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
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DisagreeNo |
Social › First Amendment
Agree | me Your answerYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God |
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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 |
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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DisagreeNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, they should be reduced |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Elections › Lobbyists
Agree | me Your answerNo, the current two-year ban is sufficient |
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Libertarians’ similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
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Republicans disagreeYes, and make it a lifetime ban |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Agree | me Your answerHelp |
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No’s similar answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
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Disagree | DisagreeHurt |
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DisagreeHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
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Peace and Freedom’s similar answerYes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, he should be returned to the U.S. to stand trial and face the consequences of his actions |
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Common Sense Party disagreeNo |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Agree | me Your answerYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Common Sense Party disagreeNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
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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DisagreeNo, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead |
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DisagreeNo |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions |
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Libertarians’ similar answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations |
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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 |
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 answerTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision |
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No’s similar answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman |
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American disagreeNo |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Agree | me Your answerNo, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and they should also be eligible for financial assistance and scholarships |
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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 |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Agree | me Your answerYes, as long as the losing party pays all legal fees, it’s our constitutional right to sue anyone for any reason |
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Similar answerYes |
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Socialist’s similar answerYes, any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
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DisagreeNo |
Science › Space Exploration
Agree | me Your answerNo, not until we drastically decrease our federal deficit |
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Libertarians’ similar answerNo |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, the government should leave human space travel to private companies |
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Similar answerNo, we should focus on saving the Earth instead of leaving it |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
Social › Confederate Flag
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
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No disagreeNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown |
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DisagreeNo |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only give priority by type (video over images) and not source (big website over little website) |
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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 |
Science › GMO Labels
Agree | me Your answerNo, we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years and labeling just adds an unfounded stigma to the science |
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Similar answerNo, GMOs are the most promising solution to ending world hunger |
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Libertarians’ similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
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Socialist disagreeYes, and producers should not be allowed to patent foods |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Agree | me Your answerNo, classify it as a commodity |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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Based on 15 questions that are ranked somewhat important to you.
Based on 4 questions that are ranked less important to you.
Here is how you compare to your political parties on popular political themes.
You side slightly towards “nationalism”, meaning you more often support policies that prioritize the interests of our nation above others. This theme is most important to you.
You side slightly towards “protectionism”, meaning you more often believe globalization is detrimental to the safety, compensation, environment, and standard of living of workers. 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 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 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 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 moderately towards “capitalism”, meaning you support an economic system that features private ownership of wealth. This theme is more important to you.
You side strongly towards “pacifism”, meaning you strongly believe we should use non-violent diplomatic discussion to resolve conflicts. This theme is more important to you.
You side strongly towards “libertarian”, meaning you strongly support policies that promote social and economic freedom. This theme is more 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 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 “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 slightly towards “politically correct”, meaning you more often believe we should not use language or behavior which could offend, marginalize, or insult those who are disadvantaged or discriminated against. 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 more important to you.
You are a centrist on left wing and right wing issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side moderately towards “tender”, meaning you believe in showing compassion, empathy, and rehabilitation for small-time criminals or those struggling with addiction. This theme is somewhat 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 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 moderately towards “secular”, meaning you support policies that reflect a separation of church and state. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on multiculturalism and assimilation issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “anthropocentrism”, meaning you 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.
The following map shows where other voters in the country are most to least similar to your political beliefs.
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