I side with Ron Paul on 19% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Ron Paul: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about
Your similar answer: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
More Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Ron Paul: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
Your similar answer: Yes
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Your answers: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Ron Paul: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
Your similar answer: No
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Ron Paul: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use
Your similar answer: Yes, but not all drugs
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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Ron Paul: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government
Your similar answer: No
Healthcare
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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Ron Paul: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses
Your similar answer: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
the Environment
Social
the Economy
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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Ron Paul: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard
Your similar answer: No
Science
Issues we do not side on...
Social
Most Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Ron Paul: Pro-life
You: Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Ron Paul: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision
You: Yes
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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Ron Paul: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate
You: Yes
Domestic Policy
Most Important
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Ron Paul: The federal government should not be involved in education
You: No
Most Important
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Ron Paul: No
You: Yes
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Do you support increased gun control?
Ron Paul: No
You: Yes
the Environment
Most Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Ron Paul: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent it
You: Yes
More Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Ron Paul: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
You: No, end all offshore oil drilling
Science
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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Ron Paul: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
You: Yes
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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Ron Paul: No
You: Yes, and should be required in public schools
Somewhat Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Ron Paul: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector
You: Not during a recession
Healthcare
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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Ron Paul: Dismantle
You: 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)?
Ron Paul: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs
You: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects
Immigration
More Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Ron Paul: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Ron Paul: No
You: Yes
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Ron Paul: No
You: Yes
Foreign Policy
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How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Ron Paul: Do not get involved
You: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Ron Paul: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.
You: Yes
the Economy
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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Ron Paul: Dismantle
You: Reform
Somewhat Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Ron Paul: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
You: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year