I side with Baratunde Thurston on 92% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Foreign Policy
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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Baratunde Thurston: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
Your similar answer: No
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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Your answers: Yes
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How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Your answers: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
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Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Baratunde Thurston: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence
Your similar answer: Yes
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Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Your answers: Yes
the Economy
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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Your answers: Reform
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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Your answers: Yes
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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Your answers: Yes
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Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Your answers: Yes
Domestic Policy
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Do you support increased gun control?
Your answers: Yes
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Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Your answers: No
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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Your answers: No
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Your answers: Yes, but not all drugs
Science
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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Your answers: Yes
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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Your answers: Yes
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Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Your answers: Yes
the Environment
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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Your answers: No
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Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Your answers: Yes
Immigration
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Baratunde Thurston: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Your similar answer: Yes, but only if they pay taxes
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Baratunde Thurston: Yes, if they were born here
Your similar answer: Yes
Social
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
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What is your stance on abortion?
Your answers: Pro-choice
Healthcare
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Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Your answers: Yes
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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Baratunde Thurston: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
Your similar answer: Yes
Issues we do not side on...
Healthcare
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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Baratunde Thurston: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
You: Reform
Foreign Policy
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Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Baratunde Thurston: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
You: Yes
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How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Baratunde Thurston: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
You: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities
Social
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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Baratunde Thurston: Yes
You: No, it should be covered like any other prescription
the Economy
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Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Baratunde Thurston: Extend only for those making less than $250,000
You: Yes
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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Baratunde Thurston: Maybe. I feel like this issue is fraught with ignorance. I'd really like to know more. But corn can kiss my ass
You: No
Immigration
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Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Baratunde Thurston: Yes
You: No, but their children should have access
Domestic Policy
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Do you support the Patriot act?
Baratunde Thurston: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers
You: No
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Baratunde Thurston: Yes
You: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity
