I side with Rocky Anderson on 65% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Social
More Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Your answers: Pro-choice
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Your answers: Yes
Domestic Policy
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Do you support the Patriot act?
Your answers: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
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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: No
Your similar answer: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns
Foreign Policy
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Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Your answers: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
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Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Your answers: Yes
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How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Your answers: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
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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 courts
Your similar answer: Yes
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Should the government cut military spending?
Your answers: Yes
Healthcare
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Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Your answers: No, institute a universal healthcare system
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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
the Environment
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Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Your answers: Yes
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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Your answers: No
the Economy
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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 $250,000
Your similar answer: No
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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 fail
Your similar answer: No
Immigration
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Your answers: Yes
Issues we do not side on...
Domestic Policy
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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: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
You: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity
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Do you support increased gun control?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
You: No
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
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 internet
You: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet
the Environment
Most Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: Yes
Less Important
Should the federal government continue to give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
You: No, the government should leave the energy sector alone and end support for failed technologies
the Economy
More Important
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 shortfall
You: Dismantle
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Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Rocky Anderson: Yes, but it was not big enough
You: No
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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: Yes
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
You: Leave it up to the states to decide
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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Rocky Anderson: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
You: No
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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: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs
Social
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Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Rocky Anderson: No
You: Leave it up to the states
Foreign Policy
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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Rocky Anderson: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
You: Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors
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How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Rocky Anderson: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
You: Do not get involved
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Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
You: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose
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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: Yes
Immigration
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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: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
You: No
Healthcare
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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 treatments
You: Reform
Science
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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: Yes
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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