I side with Virgil Goode on 3% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Your answers: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
Less Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Virgil Goode: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country
Your similar answer: Yes
Domestic Policy
More Important
Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Virgil Goode: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet
Your similar answer: No
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Your answers: No
Issues we do not side on...
the Environment
Most Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Virgil Goode: No
You: Yes
Most Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Virgil Goode: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
You: No
Science
More Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Virgil Goode: No
You: Yes
Most Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Virgil Goode: No, and it should not be taught in public schools
You: Yes
Most Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Virgil Goode has not given a stance on this issue
You: Yes
Social
Most Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Virgil Goode: Pro-life
You: Pro-choice
Less Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Virgil Goode: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
You: Yes
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Virgil Goode: Keep "as is"
You: Reform
Somewhat Important
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Virgil Goode: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus
You: Yes
Most Important
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Virgil Goode: Reform to a flat tax system
You: No
More Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Virgil Goode: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Virgil Goode: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Virgil Goode: No
You: Yes, but with more restrictions
Domestic Policy
Most Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Virgil Goode: Yes
You: No
Somewhat Important
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Virgil Goode: The federal government should not be involved in education
You: No
Somewhat Important
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Virgil Goode: No, and laws should be passed prohibiting minority groups from receiving any favorable treatment
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Virgil Goode: No, and the federal government should pass national “stand your ground” laws
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Virgil Goode: No, we should pass tougher drug laws
You: Yes, but not all drugs
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Virgil Goode: No, all illegal immigrants should be deported
You: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Virgil Goode: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare
You: Yes, if they pay taxes
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Virgil Goode: No, remove them from the U.S.
You: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Virgil Goode: Reform
You: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
Somewhat Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Virgil Goode: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs
You: No, institute a universal healthcare system
Somewhat Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Virgil Goode: No, and increase penalties for all non-violent drug offenders
You: Yes
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Virgil Goode: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about
You: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Virgil Goode: No, cut all support and aid
You: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Virgil Goode: Ignore their threats and cease all contact
You: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
Least Important
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Virgil Goode: Do not get involved
You: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Virgil Goode: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.
You: Yes