I side with Gary Johnson on 92% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Gary Johnson: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account
Your similar answer: Reform the current system to factor inflation rather than wage growth
Somewhat Important
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Gary Johnson: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus
Your similar answer: 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?
Your answers: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Your answers: No
Somewhat Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Your answers: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
Most Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Your answers: No, cut spending
Most Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Your answers: No
Somewhat Important
Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
Your answers: Yes
Foreign Policy
More Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Gary Johnson: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
Your similar answer: Yes
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Gary Johnson: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon
Your similar answer: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
Less Important
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Your answers: Do not get involved
Least Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Gary Johnson: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country
Your similar answer: Yes
Least Important
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Gary Johnson: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
Your similar answer: Yes
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Your answers: Reform
Somewhat Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Your answers: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs
Somewhat Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Gary Johnson: Yes, if they were born here
Your similar answer: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Gary Johnson: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare
Your similar answer: No
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Gary Johnson: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Your similar answer: Yes
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Gary Johnson: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
Your similar answer: No
Less Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Gary Johnson: No
Your similar answer: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons
Social
Somewhat Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Your answers: Ban after the first trimester
Least Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
the Environment
Less Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Your answers: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels
Less Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Your answers: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
Issues we do not side on...
Domestic Policy
Most Important
Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Gary Johnson: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government
You: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Gary Johnson: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
You: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells
Somewhat Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Gary Johnson: Yes
You: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism
Somewhat Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Gary Johnson: Leave funding and research to the private sector
You: Not during a recession
Foreign Policy
More Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Gary Johnson: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
You: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Gary Johnson: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations
You: Yes
Least Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Gary Johnson: Scale back our current involvement
You: Yes
Social
Least Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Gary Johnson: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate
You: No, it should be covered like any other prescription
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Gary Johnson: No
You: Yes
the Environment
Least Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Gary Johnson: Let each state determine which areas to protect
You: Yes