I side with Rocky Anderson on 51% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
the Economy
Most Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Rocky Anderson: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail
Your similar answer: No
Foreign Policy
More Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Your answers: Yes
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Your answers: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
Least Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Your answers: Yes
Least Important
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Rocky Anderson: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts
Your similar answer: Yes
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Rocky Anderson: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
Your similar answer: No
Most Important
Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Your answers: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Your answers: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Your answers: Yes
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
Social
Least Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
Issues we do not side on...
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Rocky Anderson: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall
You: Reform the current system to factor inflation rather than wage growth
Somewhat Important
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Rocky Anderson: Yes, but it was not big enough
You: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus
Most Important
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Rocky Anderson: Extend only for those making less than $250,000
You: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: No
Somewhat Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
You: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
Most Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Rocky Anderson: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
You: No, cut spending
Somewhat Important
Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: Yes
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: No
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Rocky Anderson: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
You: Reform
Somewhat Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Rocky Anderson: No, institute a universal healthcare system
You: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells
Somewhat Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism
Somewhat Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: Not during a recession
Foreign Policy
More Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Rocky Anderson: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
You: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Rocky Anderson: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
You: Yes
Less Important
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Rocky Anderson: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
You: Do not get involved
Least Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: Yes
Social
Somewhat Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Rocky Anderson: Pro-choice
You: Ban after the first trimester
Least Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
You: No, it should be covered like any other prescription
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Rocky Anderson: No
You: Yes
Domestic Policy
Less Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
You: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons
the Environment
Less Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
You: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels
Less Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Rocky Anderson: No
You: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
Least Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: Yes