I side with Rocky Anderson on 59% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Rocky Anderson: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.Passion=4 Anderson has a high passion score of 4 on Israel Conviction=4 Anderson has a high conviction score of 4 on Israel Source

Your similar answer: No, cut all support and aid

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How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

Rocky Anderson: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weaponsPassion=4 Anderson has a high passion score of 4 on Iran Conviction=4 Anderson has a high conviction score of 4 on Iran Source

Your similar answer: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon

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Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?

Your answers: YesPassion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Cuba Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Cuba Source

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Do you support the Patriot act?

Your answers: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillancePassion=3 Anderson has a moderate passion score of 3 on Patriot Act Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Patriot Act Source

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

Your answers: YesPassion=3 Anderson has a moderate passion score of 3 on Drug Policy Conviction=4 Anderson has a high conviction score of 4 on Drug Policy Source

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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Your answers: YesPassion=2 Anderson has a low passion score of 2 on Marijuana Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Marijuana Source

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Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Your answers: YesPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Global Warming Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Global Warming Source

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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?

Your answers: YesPassion=4 Anderson has a high passion score of 4 on Immigrant Laborers Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Immigrant Laborers Source

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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?

Rocky Anderson: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to failPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Financial Regulation Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Financial Regulation Source

Your similar answer: No

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Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?

Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue

You: No

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Do you support affirmative action programs?

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=3 Anderson has a moderate passion score of 3 on Affirmative Action Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Affirmative Action Source

You: No

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Do you support increased gun control?

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Gun Control Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Gun Control Source

You: No

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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?

Rocky Anderson: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internetPassion=3 Anderson has a moderate passion score of 3 on Internet Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Internet Source

You: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet

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Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?

Rocky Anderson: NoPassion=4 Anderson has a high passion score of 4 on Campaign Finance Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Campaign Finance Source

You: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendment

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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

Rocky Anderson: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatmentsPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Medicare Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Medicare Source

You: Reform

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Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

Rocky Anderson: No, institute a universal healthcare systemPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Healthcare Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Healthcare Source

You: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=2 Anderson has a low passion score of 2 on Government Mandates Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Government Mandates Source

You: No

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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue

You: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue

You: Yes, Evolution is a fact

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Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?

Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue

You: Yes

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Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?

Rocky Anderson: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international communityPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Foreign Intervention Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Foreign Intervention Source

You: No, and dramatically decrease our military while abolishing the CIA and NSA

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Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Afghanistan Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Afghanistan Source

You: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

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How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?

Rocky Anderson: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese militaryPassion=2 Anderson has a low passion score of 2 on Sudan Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Sudan Source

You: Do not get involved

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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue

You: Scale back our current involvement

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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Rocky Anderson: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courtsPassion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Terrorism Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Terrorism Source

You: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

Rocky Anderson: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfallPassion=3 Anderson has a moderate passion score of 3 on Social Security Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Social Security Source

You: Keep "as is"

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Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?

Rocky Anderson: Yes, but it was not big enoughPassion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Economic Stimulus Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Economic Stimulus Source

You: No

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Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?

Rocky Anderson: Extend only for those making less than $250,000Passion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Taxes Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Taxes Source

You: Reform to a flat tax system

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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue

You: No

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Rocky Anderson: Yes Source

You: No

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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

Rocky Anderson: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spendingPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Debt Ceiling Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Debt Ceiling Source

You: No, cut spending

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Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?

Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue

You: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should be required to work

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=4 Anderson has a high passion score of 4 on Immigration Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Immigration Source

You: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

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Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue

You: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare