I side the most with Gary Johnson on foreign policy issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
You side on foreign policy issues with...
Foreign Intervention
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
You, Obama and Anderson: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
Romney's similar answer: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
Stein's similar answer: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks
Afghanistan
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
You, Stein and Anderson: Pull out all troops
Johnson and Goode's similar answer: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
Israel
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
You: Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors
Obama and Romney's similar answer: Yes
Iran
Somewhat Important to me
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
You and Anderson: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
Obama's similar answer: Isolate through trade embargoes
Johnson and Stein's similar answer: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon
Sudan
Somewhat Important to me
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
You, Johnson and Goode: Do not get involved
Cuba
Somewhat Important to me
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
You: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose
Johnson's similar answer: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country
United Nations
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
You, Obama and Stein: Yes, maintain current levels of involvement
Terrorism
Somewhat Important to me
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
You: Yes
Johnson and Stein's similar answer: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
Goode and Anderson's similar answer: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts
Military Spending
Somewhat Important to me
Should the government cut military spending?
You, Johnson, Stein, Goode and Anderson: Yes
You do not side on foreign policy issues with...
Foreign Intervention
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Goode: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about
Johnson: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
Afghanistan
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Obama and Romney: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished
Israel
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Goode: No, cut all support and aid to Israel
Johnson: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations
Stein and Anderson: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
Iran
Somewhat Important to me
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Romney: Isolate through trade embargoes
Goode: Ignore their threats and cease all contact
Sudan
Somewhat Important to me
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Obama, Romney, Stein and Anderson: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Cuba
Somewhat Important to me
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Romney: No, keep the embargo and travel ban in place
Stein and Anderson: Yes, end the embargo and travel ban
Goode: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country
Obama: Yes, but keep some provisions of the embargo in place and lift the travel ban on Cuban Americans
United Nations
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Johnson and Romney: Scale back our current involvement
Goode: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.
Terrorism
Somewhat Important to me
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Obama: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture
Romney: No, they are not U.S. citizens and should be subject to enhanced interrogation methods
Military Spending
Somewhat Important to me
Should the government cut military spending?
Romney: Increase the military budget
Obama: Do not change current military budget
