I side with Jill Stein on 28% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Foreign Policy
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Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Jill Stein: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence
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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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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 United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Your answers: Yes
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?
Your answers: Yes, but not all drugs
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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Your answers: No
Healthcare
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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
Science
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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Your answers: Yes
Issues we do not side on...
the Environment
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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Jill Stein: No
You: Yes
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Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: Let each state determine which areas to protect
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Should the federal government continue to give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Jill Stein: Yes, the future of our economy relies on the creation of jobs in sustainable energy
You: No, the government should leave the energy sector alone and end support for failed technologies
Domestic Policy
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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
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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 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
You: Yes
Healthcare
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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Jill Stein: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
You: Seniors should embrace responsibility for their own healthcare and leave the government out of it
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Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Jill Stein: No, institute a universal healthcare system
You: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs
Social
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What is your stance on abortion?
Jill Stein: Pro-choice
You: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision
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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate
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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
Science
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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
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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: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector
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
You: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Jill Stein: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
You: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations
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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.
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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
You: No
the Economy
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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Jill Stein: Keep "as is"
You: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account
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Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: No
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Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Jill Stein: No
You: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation
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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: No
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: No
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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: No, cut spending
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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Jill Stein: Yes, and nationalize all big banks
You: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard
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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: Yes
Immigration
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: No, all illegal immigrants should be deported
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Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Jill Stein: Yes
You: No