I side with Jill Stein on 90% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
the Environment
Most Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Your answers: Yes
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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Your answers: No
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Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Your answers: Yes
Foreign Policy
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Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Jill Stein: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks
Your similar answer: No
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Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Your answers: Yes
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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Jill Stein: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
Your similar answer: No
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How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Jill Stein: 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
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Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Your answers: Yes
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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Your answers: Yes
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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Jill Stein: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
Your similar answer: Yes
Healthcare
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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Your answers: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
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Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Your answers: No, institute a universal healthcare system
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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Jill Stein: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, but it was not big enough
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Your answers: Yes
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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Your answers: Yes
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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Your answers: Yes, and nationalize all big banks
Domestic Policy
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Do you support the Patriot act?
Your answers: No
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Jill Stein: Yes, but not all drugs
Your similar answer: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use
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Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Jill Stein: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns
Your similar answer: No
Social
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What is your stance on abortion?
Your answers: Pro-choice
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Your answers: Yes
Immigration
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Your answers: Yes
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Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Your answers: Yes
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Jill Stein: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Science
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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Your answers: Yes
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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Your answers: Yes
Issues we do not side on...
Science
Most Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Jill Stein: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposes
You: Yes
Social
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Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Jill Stein: No
You: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Jill Stein: No
You: The federal government should not be involved in education
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Jill Stein: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minorities
You: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity
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Do you support increased gun control?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons
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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Jill Stein: No
You: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet
the Economy
More Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Jill Stein: Keep "as is"
You: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall
Somewhat Important
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Jill Stein: No
You: Extend only for those making less than $250,000
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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: Yes, but cut corn and factory farm subsidies
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Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
Jill Stein: No, “workfare” is a form a slave labor
You: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs