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Social › Women in Combat
Agree | me Your answerNo, women are not as physically capable as men for combat |
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Republicans’ similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
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DisagreeYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes |
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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Constitution disagreeNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Agree | me Your answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations |
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Similar answerNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, their services reach far beyond abortions and can save many lives through cancer screening, prenatal services, and adoption referrals |
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DisagreeYes |
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Agree | me Your answerNo, foreign interests should not be able to buy the influence of our politicians |
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Socialist’s similar answerNo, and establish public financing of elections. |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Libertarians disagreeYes, as long as all donations are public knowledge to ensure there is no conflict of interest |
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 |
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 |
the Environment › Climate Change
Agree | me Your answerNo, and global warming is a natural occurrence |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
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Green disagreeYes |
Social › 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 |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Agree | me Your answerNo, it should be a police department’s or officer’s choice to wear one |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
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Republicans disagreeYes, but only for patrol officers in high crime areas |
Social › Abortion
Agree | me Your answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it |
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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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DisagreePro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Agree | me Your answerNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Agree | me Your answerNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill |
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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 |
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
Agree | me Your answerYes, we cannot risk the launch of a nuclear weapon |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, we must use every diplomatic option first |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Agree | me Your answerNo, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children |
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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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Constitution disagreeRegardless, this should be decided at the state level |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
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DisagreeNo, the current fleet is sufficient |
Immigration › Border Wall
Agree | me Your answerYes, and Mexico should pay for it |
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No’s similar answerYes, but make it a high-tech surveillance barrier instead of a physical one |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, this would be too costly and ineffective |
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DisagreeNo, and we should adopt an open border policy |
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Veterans disagreeNo, but increase our military presence along the southern border |
the Economy › Taxes
Agree | me Your answerReform to a flat tax |
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Similar answerAbolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax |
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Republicans’ barely similar answerNo, and abolish the federal income tax |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
Social › Niqāb
Agree | me Your 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 |
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Similar answerYes |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Agree | me Your answerDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
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Similar answerDecrease |
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Similar answerDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries |
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Republicans’ 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 |
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 |
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Agree | me Your answerNo, it is necessary for violent criminals who are a danger to themselves and other inmates |
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Similar answerNo, but it is currently being overused |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals |
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Constitution disagreeYes, it is severely psychologically damaging to young undeveloped minds |
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 |
Social › Gay Marriage
Agree | me Your answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman |
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American disagreeNo |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, but reroute the pipeline away from Native American land |
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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 |
Social › Confederate Flag
Agree | me Your answerYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose |
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Similar answerYes |
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Veterans’ similar answerYes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown |
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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 |
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 |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Agree | me Your answerNo, and all illegal immigrants should be deported |
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Similar answerNo |
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Veterans’ similar answerNo, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students |
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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 |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but only for medical use |
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DisagreeYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses |
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DisagreeYes |
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Green disagreeYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, this is a violation of free speech |
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DisagreeNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so |
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 |
Elections › Voter Fraud
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, this will prevent voter fraud |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, this will disadvantage those who do not have the resources to obtain one |
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Socialist disagreeNo, and lower the voting age to 15. |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Agree | me Your answerNo, remove them from the U.S. |
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Veterans’ similar answerNo, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Education › Student Loans
Agree | me Your answerNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, but we should still reduce interest rates for student loans |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and increase government funding so every student receives a free college education |
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DisagreeYes |
Social › Gender Identity
Agree | me Your answerNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, and repeal anti-discrimination laws for private companies |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and the government should do more to protect minorities from discrimination |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Agree | me Your answerNo, and we should deport all illegal immigrants |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases |
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DisagreeYes, if they pay taxes |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and grant them citizenship |
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 |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Agree | me Your answerNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo, and the government should never support unproven technologies |
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Republicans’ similar answerNo |
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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 answerNo, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses |
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Similar answerNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs |
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Similar answerNo, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and we should socialize medicine and healthcare |
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DisagreeYes |
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Working disagreeYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Agree | me Your 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 |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Agree | me Your answerYes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
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DisagreeNo |
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Veterans disagreeNo, but maintain our current offshore oil wells |
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Green disagreeNo, end all offshore oil drilling |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Agree | me Your 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 |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Agree | me Your answerYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason |
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Veterans’ similar answerYes, but the owner must post a sign stating their beliefs and what they refuse |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
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DisagreeNo |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Agree | me Your answerNo, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights |
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Similar answerNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts |
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DisagreeYes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay |
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Green disagreeYes |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Agree | me Your answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
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Republicans’ similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
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Green disagreeYes, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections |
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Working disagreeYes |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Agree | me Your answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
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Veterans’ 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 |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Agree | me Your answerYes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
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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 › Drug Policy
Agree | me Your answerNo, we should pass tougher drug laws |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
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DisagreeYes |
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American disagreeYes, and supports increased funding for addiction prevention, treatments, and rehabilitation, as well as mandatory rehabilitation programs in lieu of imprisonment. |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Agree | me Your answerNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Social › Death Penalty
Agree | me Your answerYes, but the victim’s family should decide the punishment |
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Similar answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
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Republicans’ similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Transhumanist disagreeNo, 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. |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Agree | me Your answerYes, but scale back our current involvement |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Agree | me Your answerMore, and replace the VA healthcare system with a personal health savings account |
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Republicans’ similar answerMore |
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Similar answerMore, veterans should be able to see any doctor of their choice |
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Disagree | DisagreeLess, we should increase funding to improve the current system instead |
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DisagreeLess |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Agree | me Your answerNo, and minority groups should not receive any favorable treatment |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and drastically increase the current amount of programs |
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DisagreeRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
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DisagreeYes |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Agree | me Your answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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 | Green disagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Agree | me Your answerYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
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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 increased spending on infrastructure |
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Similar answerYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
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Forward’s similar answerYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Republicans disagreeNo, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess |
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Constitution disagreeNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions |
the Economy › Corporate Mega Mergers
Agree | me Your answerNo, and the government should not interfere with the free market |
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Similar answerNo, we already have sufficient anti-trust laws in place to prevent monopolies |
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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 |
Immigration › Immigration
Agree | me Your answerNo, all illegal immigrants should be deported |
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Veterans’ barely similar answerNo, they must formally apply like every other new citizen |
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Barely similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and abolish all national borders |
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DisagreeYes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship |
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No disagreeYes, but only after performing 4 years of military service or graduating college |
Social › Safe Spaces
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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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 |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Agree | me Your answerNo, not until other countries increase their financial contributions |
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Similar answerNo |
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Peace and Freedom’s similar answerNo, it is obsolete and should be abolished |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies |
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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Peace and Freedom disagreeNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes |
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DisagreeNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded |
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DisagreeNo |
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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No disagreeYes, but only for companies with 100+ employees |
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 |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Agree | me Your answerYes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
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DisagreeNo, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
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 |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Agree | me Your answerNo, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs |
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Similar answerNo |
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Libertarians’ similar answerNo, government should not be involved in healthcare |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but a mandatory single payer system would be even better |
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Democrats disagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
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DisagreeNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
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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Libertarians’ similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, GMOs are the most promising solution to ending world hunger |
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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 |
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 |
the Environment › Fracking
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but increase oversight |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
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DisagreeNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Agree | me Your answerIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
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Similar answerIncrease |
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Disagree | DisagreeDecrease |
Foreign Policy › Overthrow of Assad
Agree | me Your answerNo, this would allow ISIS to control Syria |
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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 |
Foreign Policy › Torture
Agree | me Your answerYes, we must use any means necessary to prevent terrorism |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, torture is inhumane, unethical, and violates the 8th amendment |
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DisagreeNo, and we should strictly follow the laws of the Geneva Convention |
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 |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Agree | me Your answerNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | Forward disagreeYes, but the sections involving surveillance and criminalization are too broad |
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DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Agree | me Your answerNo, and we should ban the use of sanctuary cities |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Agree | me Your answerYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
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DisagreeNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
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DisagreeNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
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 |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test |
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DisagreeNo |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Agree | me Your answerYes, and increase funding in order to move our embassy to Jerusalem |
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Similar answerWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine. |
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Similar answerYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
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Similar answerYes |
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Republicans’ similar answerYes, and with more aid and support |
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Disagree | Peace and Freedom disagreeNo, we should be less involved |
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DisagreeNo, cut all support and aid |
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Constitution disagreeNo, we should not give aid to any foreign nations |
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, 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 |
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 |
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Green’s similar answerNo, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards |
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Similar answerNo, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing |
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Disagree | Democrats disagreeYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
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Transhumanist disagreeYes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college |
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DisagreeYes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Agree | me Your answerYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians |
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Republicans’ similar answerYes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
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Similar answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Constitution disagreeRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs |
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DisagreeNo, this is a waste of time and money |
the Economy › Welfare
Agree | me Your answerMore, and deny benefits to immigrants |
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Similar answerMore |
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American’s similar answerMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
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Veterans’ 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 › Border Security
Agree | me Your answerYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas |
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Democrats disagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, and we should implement an open border policy |
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 answerYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Agree | me Your answerYes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war |
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DisagreeNo |
Elections › Electoral College
Agree | me Your answerNo, the electoral college ensures representation of the whole country instead of just major cities |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, but reform so that votes are distributed proportionally instead of the current winner take all system |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, and switch to a ranked voting system |
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DisagreeYes, and switch to a representative democracy (popular vote) system |
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 |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Agree | me Your answerNo, we should not defend any NATO country that spends less than 2% of their GDP on military defense |
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Similar answerNo, and we should withdraw from NATO |
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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 |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Agree | me Your 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 |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
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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 |
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Peace and Freedom disagreeYes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate |
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DisagreeYes, and increase to the average U.S. tax rate (31.5%) |
Social › Euthanasia
Agree | me Your answerNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
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Similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Agree | me Your answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, lift the travel embargo but do not allow trade until Cuba becomes a democratic republic |
the Economy › Estate Tax
Agree | me Your answerYes, and we should eliminate it |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo, and increase it at a progressive rate |
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DisagreeNo |
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, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
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DisagreeNo |
the Economy › Pension Reform
Agree | me Your answerYes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced |
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Similar answerYes |
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Similar answerYes, but only for future workers |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Agree | me Your answerNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course |
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Constitution’s similar answerNo |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations |
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DisagreeYes |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Agree | me Your answerNo, 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 › 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 answerNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced |
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Disagree | DisagreeYes |
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DisagreeYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products |
Foreign Policy › F-35
Agree | me Your answerNo |
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Disagree | 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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Veterans 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 |
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 |
the Economy › China Tariffs
Agree | me Your answerYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency |
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American’s similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Agree | me Your answerNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement |
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Similar answerNo |
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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 answerYes, this will prevent Iran from gaining too much power in the Middle East |
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Similar answerYes |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, we should stay out of conflicts that are not an immediate threat to our security |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Agree | me Your answerYes, but only as a coordinated effort by the United Nations |
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Disagree | DisagreeNo |
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DisagreeNo, conduct targeted airstrikes instead |
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DisagreeNo, we should stay out of this conflict |
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DisagreeNo, not until they attack us on U.S. soil |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Agree | me Your answerNo, we should not legitimize ISIS as a sovereign entity |
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Green’s similar answerNo, we should stay out of Middle Eastern conflicts |
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Similar answerNo, not until they attack us on U.S. soil |
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Similar answerNo |
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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 let the Russians take out ISIS |
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Similar answerNo |
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Similar answerNo, we should not get involved |
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Disagree | Democrats disagreeYes |
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Republicans disagreeYes, and establish a no-fly zone |
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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Here is how you compare to your political parties on popular political themes.
You side strongly towards “individualism”, meaning you strongly support free market policies that create opportunity for personal liberty and success. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “traditional”, meaning you believe we should be a civilized nation that honors traditional morals and values. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “tough”, meaning you strongly believe in tough love and have little sympathy for those that break the law or make bad choices. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “meritocracy”, meaning you more often believe important decisions are best made by those with the most experience and knowledge. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “small government”, meaning you strongly believe the government is overly bureaucratic, inefficient, and wasteful. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “decentralization”, meaning you strongly believe that administrative power and decision making should be handled at the local level and serve the best interests of the local community. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side 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 somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “imperialism”, meaning you more often believe we should proactively address potential issues before they turn into a serious and immediate threat. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “anthropocentrism”, meaning you strongly believe humankind is the central element of existence. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “laissez-faire”, meaning you believe government intervention in economic markets leads to long term negative results. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “capitalism”, meaning you support an economic system that features private ownership of wealth. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on security and privacy issues. This theme is somewhat 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 somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “deregulation”, meaning you believe that government regulation stifles innovation and economic prosperity. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “militarism”, meaning you believe we should use whatever force necessary to protect ourselves against foreign threats. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “assimilation”, meaning you believe we should be a unified culture. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “religious”, meaning you support policies that reflect religious values and principles. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side moderately towards “nationalism”, meaning you support policies that prioritize the interests of our nation above others. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “politically incorrect”, meaning you strongly believe our society is becoming too sensitive to language that is direct and honest. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side strongly towards “right wing”, meaning you strongly support policies that promote economic freedom and a society based on morals and values. This theme is somewhat 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.
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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