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Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Agree | me Your answerNo, this decision should be based on crime rates instead of race or religion |
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Similar answerNo, targeting Muslims is unconstitutional, racist, and incendiary |
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Veterans’ similar answerNo, but police should increase surveillance and patrol of all high crime neighborhoods |
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Disagree | Transhumanist disagreeYes, and increase surveillance on all new immigrants |
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Patriots disagreeYes, until the frequency of terrorist attacks by Muslim extremists decrease |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Agree | me Your answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Patriots disagreeYes |
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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DisagreeYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
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DisagreeRegardless, this should be decided at the state level |
Immigration › Border Wall
Agree | me Your answerNo, and we should adopt an open border policy |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, this would be too costly and ineffective |
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Veterans’ similar answerNo, but increase our military presence along the southern border |
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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 |
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 |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Agree | me Your answerNo, and there is little evidence that voter fraud even exists |
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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 › Immigrant Laborers
Agree | me Your answerYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants |
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Constitution disagreeNo |
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Republicans disagreeNo, remove them from the U.S. |
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 |
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Patriots disagreeNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates |
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 |
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 |
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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Patriots disagreeNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
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DisagreeNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
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 | Patriots disagreeYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
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DisagreeYes |
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 |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Agree | me Your answerIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
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Similar answerIncrease |
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Disagree | DisagreeDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Patriots disagreeNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
Science › GMO Labels
Agree | me Your 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 |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
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Similar answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote |
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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 | Republicans disagreeNo |
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 |
Social › First Amendment
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Forward’s similar answerYes, but do not waste money removing existing references |
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Similar answerYes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
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DisagreeNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
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 | DisagreeYes, we must use any means necessary to prevent terrorism |
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 |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
Agree | me Your answerNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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 |
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Veterans disagreeYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
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 › Social Security
Agree | me Your answerNo, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead |
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DisagreeYes |
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, not until we drastically decrease our federal deficit |
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DisagreeNo, we should focus on saving the Earth instead of leaving it |
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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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 stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten us |
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Similar answerNo |
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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 › 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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DisagreePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Agree | me Your answerIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations |
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Democrats’ similar answerIncrease |
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Disagree | DisagreeDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries |
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No disagreeI am satisfied with the current amount of spending |
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DisagreeDecrease |
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DisagreeDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
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Republicans disagreeDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism |
Social › Gay Marriage
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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No’s similar answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
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Disagree | American disagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman |
Social › Confederate Flag
Agree | me Your answerNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
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No’s similar answerNo, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose |
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Veterans disagreeYes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown |
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 › Terrorism
Agree | me Your answerYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts |
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Green’s similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
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Patriots disagreeNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Agree | me Your answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Agree | me Your answerNo, as long as all donations are public knowledge |
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Republicans’ similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, this is a violation of free speech |
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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. |
Healthcare › Medicaid
Agree | me Your answerYes, but I prefer switching to a single payer healthcare system |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | Patriots disagreeNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage |
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DisagreeNo |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Agree | me Your answerNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Socialist disagreeYes, any business should be held liable if the primary use of its product is for illegal activity |
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DisagreeYes |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
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Disagree | 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 |
the Economy › Government Spending
Agree | me Your answerNo, reduce military spending instead |
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Similar answerNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
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Similar answerNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
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Similar answerNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
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DisagreeYes |
the Economy › Welfare
Agree | me Your answerFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
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Similar answerFewer |
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Similar answerFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
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Disagree | Veterans disagreeMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled |
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DisagreeMore |
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Patriots disagreeMore, and deny benefits to immigrants |
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American disagreeMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Agree | me Your answerNo, this is a waste of time and money |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Constitution disagreeRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs |
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DisagreeYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
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DisagreeYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Agree | me Your answerNo, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists |
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Similar answerNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
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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 |
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Patriots disagreeYes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Agree | me Your answerYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, and we should withdraw from NATO |
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Patriots disagreeNo, we should not defend any NATO country that spends less than 2% of their GDP on military defense |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Disagree | American disagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Agree | me Your 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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DisagreeNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions |
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Libertarians disagreeNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations |
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. |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
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Disagree | Patriots disagreeNo, and adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couples before offering to gay couples |
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Republicans disagreeNo, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children |
the Environment › Climate Change
Agree | me Your answerNo, tax carbon emissions instead |
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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 |
the Economy › Taxes
Agree | me Your answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | Republicans disagreeNo, and abolish the federal income tax |
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Patriots disagreeNo |
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DisagreeAbolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax |
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Constitution disagreeReform to a flat tax |
Social › Marital Rape
Agree | me Your answerYes, and consentual sex with a spouse under the age of 18 should be classified as statutory rape |
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Similar answerYes |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
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Disagree | Libertarians disagreeNo |
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Patriots disagreeNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Agree | me Your answerNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
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Similar answerNo |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerNo, but drastically increase the amount of fines the company must pay in the event of an accident |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and the government should never be allowed to acquire land by eminent domain |
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DisagreeYes |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Agree | me Your answerYes, if they pay taxes |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases |
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Peace and Freedom’s similar answerYes, and grant them citizenship |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
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DisagreeNo |
Social › Government Mandates
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide |
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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Veterans’ similar answerNo, but maintain our current offshore oil wells |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
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DisagreeYes |
Social › Gender Identity
Agree | me Your answerYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | Patriots disagreeNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined |
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Constitution disagreeNo, and repeal anti-discrimination laws for private companies |
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DisagreeNo |
Social › Death Penalty
Agree | me Your answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted |
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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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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
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Republicans disagreeYes |
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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Libertarians’ similar answerYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
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DisagreeNo |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Agree | me Your answerMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
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Republicans’ 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 |
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 |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Agree | me Your 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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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
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Socialist disagreeNo |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Agree | me Your answerRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
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Disagree | Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs |
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DisagreeYes |
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Patriots disagreeNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
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DisagreeNo |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but scale back our current involvement |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
Immigration › Immigration
Agree | me Your answerYes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship |
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Similar answerYes |
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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, they must formally apply like every other new citizen |
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DisagreeNo |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeNo, it is obsolete and should be abolished |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Agree | me Your answerYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
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Forward’s similar answerYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
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Socialist’s similar answerYes, and collectivize all industry |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
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Disagree | Constitution disagreeNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions |
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Republicans disagreeNo, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess |
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DisagreeNo |
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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DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes |
the Economy › Corporate Mega Mergers
Agree | me Your answerNo, we already have sufficient anti-trust laws in place to prevent monopolies |
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Similar answerNo, and the government should not interfere with the free market |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations |
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Constitution disagreeYes, if the merged corporation would have more than 50% of the market share |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only in extreme cases of national emergency |
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Peace and Freedom’s similar answerYes, but only if landowners are compensated drastically above fair market price |
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Similar answerYes, as long as landowners are fairly compensated and the projects will benefit the community |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property |
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Transhumanist disagreeNo |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only for low-income pensioners |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Patriots disagreeNo, not until we decrease our national debt |
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Constitution disagreeNo, they should be reduced |
Elections › Lobbyists
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, and ban all forms of lobbying |
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Republicans’ similar answerYes, and make it a lifetime ban |
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Disagree | Libertarians disagreeNo |
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Constitution disagreeNo, the current two-year ban is sufficient |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Agree | me Your answerNo, we should be less involved |
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Constitution’s similar 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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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 |
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Patriots disagreeYes, and increase funding in order to move our embassy to Jerusalem |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Agree | me Your answerNo, but investigate the CIA and NSA directors as well |
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Similar answerNo, he should be returned to the U.S. to stand trial and face the consequences of his actions |
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Disagree | Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead |
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DisagreeYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
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DisagreeYes |
Social › Euthanasia
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Patriots disagreeNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
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%) |
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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Democrats 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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Libertarians disagreeNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Agree | me Your answerNo, spying on our allies severely damages our reputation abroad |
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Socialist’s similar answerNo, and abolish the NSA |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Forward’s similar answerYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country |
Social › Women in Combat
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
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Similar answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
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Disagree | Republicans disagreeNo |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Agree | me Your answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
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Transhumanist’s similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses |
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Disagree | 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 |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Agree | me Your answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
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Disagree | No disagreeYes, but only by closing the gun show loophole |
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DisagreeYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training |
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Democrats disagreeYes |
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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Patriots’ similar answerNo, the current requirements in the Equal Pay Act of 1963 are already sufficient |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Agree | me Your answerRegardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group |
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Disagree | Democrats disagreeYes |
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Republicans disagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, and eliminate all wage standards |
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DisagreeYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
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Patriots disagreeNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family |
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DisagreeYes, and make it a living wage |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Agree | me Your answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | Democrats disagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes |
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Socialist disagreeNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations |
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, 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 |
Education › Student Loans
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
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DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans |
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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Patriots’ similar answerNo, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power |
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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 |
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
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Working’s similar answerYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents |
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DisagreeNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs |
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Libertarians disagreeNo, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses |
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Agree | me Your answerNo, in order to stabilize our financial system, it must remain independent of Congressional oversight |
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Democrats’ similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
Social › Safe Spaces
Agree | me Your answerYes, provide trigger warnings but students do not need safe spaces |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life |
the Economy › Overtime Pay
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
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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 | Green disagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Agree | me Your answerYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
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Democrats’ barely similar answerYes |
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Barely similar answerYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects |
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Disagree | Libertarians disagreeNo, government should not be involved in healthcare |
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Patriots disagreeNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs |
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DisagreeNo |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only for companies with 100+ employees |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women |
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Disagree | Patriots disagreeNo, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate |
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DisagreeNo |
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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Green’s similar answerNo, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
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Disagree | Democrats disagreeYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college |
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DisagreeYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation |
the Environment › Fracking
Agree | me Your answerYes, but increase oversight |
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Similar answerYes |
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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 |
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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Patriots disagreeYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
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DisagreeYes |
Foreign Policy › Overthrow of Assad
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Veterans’ similar answerNo, and we should avoid foreign conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
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Disagree | Democrats disagreeYes |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes, but only if we join an international coalition |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Agree | me Your answerHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
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Similar answerHurt |
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Disagree | DisagreeHelp |
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No disagreeHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
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Transhumanist disagreeHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilize prices |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
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Disagree | Constitution disagreeNo |
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Libertarians disagreeNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and we should eliminate it |
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 |
the Economy › Property Taxes
Agree | me Your answerYes, property taxes rates do not reflect the owners ability to pay |
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Similar answerYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
the Economy › Bitcoin
Agree | me Your answerYes, but it should not replace our national treasury-backed currency |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Here is how you compare to your political parties on popular political themes.
You side moderately towards “globalism”, meaning you support policies that prioritize the interests of the entire world above those of individual nations. This theme is most 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 most important to you.
You side moderately towards “secular”, meaning you support policies that reflect a separation of church and state. This theme is most important to you.
You side moderately towards “isolationism”, meaning you believe we should focus attention on our most pressing issues at home instead of involving ourselves in non-threatening issues abroad. This theme is most important to you.
You side moderately towards “privacy”, meaning you believe the government should not undermine the rights and privacy of its citizens under the guise of national security. This theme is most important to you.
You side strongly towards “tender”, meaning you strongly believe in showing compassion, empathy, and rehabilitation for small-time criminals or those struggling with addiction. This theme is most important to you.
You side moderately towards “multiculturalism”, meaning you believe we should celebrate and embrace cultural diversity. This theme is more important to you.
You side strongly towards “left wing”, meaning you strongly support policies that promote social and economic equality. This theme is more important to you.
You side strongly towards “progressive”, meaning you strongly believe we should be a nation that values personal freedom, expression, and diversity. This theme is more important to you.
You side moderately towards “politically correct”, meaning you 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 moderately towards “libertarian”, meaning you support policies that promote social and economic freedom. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “collectivism”, meaning you believe policy should protect and support the best interests of all citizens. This theme is somewhat 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 somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “multilateralism”, meaning you more often believe policy decisions should be made collectively with support of everyone who may be affected by the outcome of the decision. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “democracy”, meaning you believe decisions are best made when everyone has a say. This theme is only less important to you.
You side moderately towards “democratic socialism”, meaning you support an economic system which advocates collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods. This theme is only less important to you.
You side slightly towards “centralization”, meaning you more often believe the nation should be unified in its decisions to serve the best interests of all citizens. This theme is only less important to you.
You side moderately towards “big government”, meaning you believe the government should do more to address social inequality, corruption, and assistance for its citizens. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on deregulation and regulation issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You side slightly towards “keynesian”, meaning you more often believe the government should provide economic assistance to stabilize the economy. This theme is only least important to you.
Here is how you compare to your political parties on the traditional ideological axis.
Here is the percentage of voters who have pledged to vote for each political party.
The following map shows where other voters in the country are most to least similar to your political beliefs.
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