Google Plus sides with Rocky Anderson on 34% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Most Important

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

69% of Google Plus: No

9% of Google Plus: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government

9% of Google Plus: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

8% of Google Plus: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet

4% of Google Plus: Yes

More Important

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

55% of Google Plus: No

26% of Google Plus: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns

14% of Google Plus: Yes

6% of Google Plus: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendment

Somewhat Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

Rocky Anderson: 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

56% of Google Plus: No

18% of Google Plus: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

14% of Google Plus: Yes

12% of Google Plus: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

More Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Rocky Anderson: 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

65% of Google Plus: Yes

14% of Google Plus: No

12% of Google Plus: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

4% of Google Plus: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control

3% of Google Plus: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent it

2% of Google Plus: There is not enough evidence to determine this

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government continue to give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Alternative Engery Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Alternative Engery

56% of Google Plus: Yes

21% of Google Plus: No

11% of Google Plus: Yes, the future of our economy relies on the creation of jobs in sustainable energy

7% of Google Plus: Yes, the wind power industry is an important alternative to coal and natural gas

3% of Google Plus: No, the government should leave the energy sector alone and end support for failed technologies

1% of Google Plus: No, traditional energy sources including oil, coal and nuclear power will be reliable energy sources for many years to come

Somewhat Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Rocky Anderson: 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

51% of Google Plus: Yes

22% of Google Plus: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

19% of Google Plus: No

5% of Google Plus: Yes, but only for medical use

2% of Google Plus: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses

1% of Google Plus: No, and increase penalties for all non-violent drug offenders

More Important

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

46% of Google Plus: No

21% of Google Plus: Yes

19% of Google Plus: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

7% of Google Plus: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation

4% of Google Plus: Reform to a flat tax system

3% of Google Plus: Abolish all income taxes

1% of Google Plus: Yes, and enact more across the board cuts to aid all income levels

Somewhat Important

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

40% of Google Plus: No

22% of Google Plus: Yes

15% of Google Plus: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail

11% of Google Plus: Yes, but with more restrictions

6% of Google Plus: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation

5% of Google Plus: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard

1% of Google Plus: Yes, and nationalize all big banks

Somewhat Important

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

46% of Google Plus: Yes

32% of Google Plus: No

12% of Google Plus: Yes, but it was not big enough

6% of Google Plus: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus

4% of Google Plus: Yes, and enact legislation to inject the economy with a stimulus every time the GDP falls below a certain level

1% of Google Plus: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus

Less Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Rocky Anderson: Yes Source

45% of Google Plus: Yes

24% of Google Plus: No

14% of Google Plus: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

13% of Google Plus: Leave it up to the states to decide

4% of Google Plus: No, eliminate all federal wage standards

More Important

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

66% of Google Plus: Yes

12% of Google Plus: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

10% of Google Plus: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress

9% of Google Plus: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

3% of Google Plus: No

Somewhat Important

Should the government cut military spending?

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=4 Anderson has a high passion score of 4 on Military Spending Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Military Spending

61% of Google Plus: Yes

29% of Google Plus: No

9% of Google Plus: Do not change current military budget

1% of Google Plus: Increase the military budget

Somewhat Important

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

45% of Google Plus: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

21% of Google Plus: No

17% of Google Plus: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

10% of Google Plus: Yes

3% of Google Plus: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks

2% of Google Plus: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about

1% of Google Plus: No, and dramatically decrease our military while abolishing the CIA and NSA

1% of Google Plus: Yes, and use the military to preemptively strike any hostile nations perceived as a threat

Less Important

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

51% of Google Plus: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

23% of Google Plus: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities

15% of Google Plus: Isolate through trade embargoes

7% of Google Plus: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon

3% of Google Plus: Ignore their threats and cease all contact

1% of Google Plus: Overthrow the current government and instill a democracy

Least Important

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

Rocky Anderson: 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

62% of Google Plus: Yes

15% of Google Plus: No

13% of Google Plus: Yes, lift the travel ban but keep some provisions of the embargo in place

6% of Google Plus: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose

4% of Google Plus: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country

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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

77% of Google Plus: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

21% of Google Plus: Do not get involved

2% of Google Plus: Overthrow the current government and instill a democracy

Less Important

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

42% of Google Plus: Yes

19% of Google Plus: No

14% of Google Plus: Yes, if they were born here

11% of Google Plus: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

6% of Google Plus: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree

6% of Google Plus: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship

1% of Google Plus: No, all illegal immigrants should be deported

1% of Google Plus: Yes, and abolish all national borders

Less Important

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

Rocky Anderson: 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

30% of Google Plus: Yes

25% of Google Plus: No

21% of Google Plus: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

16% of Google Plus: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

6% of Google Plus: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

2% of Google Plus: No, remove them from the U.S.

1% of Google Plus: No, but allow them to stay

Somewhat Important

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

50% of Google Plus: Reform

15% of Google Plus: Keep "as is"

15% of Google Plus: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments

12% of Google Plus: Expand

5% of Google Plus: Dismantle

2% of Google Plus: Seniors should embrace responsibility for their own healthcare and leave the government out of it

More Important

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

42% of Google Plus: Yes

22% of Google Plus: No

11% of Google Plus: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

9% of Google Plus: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

6% of Google Plus: No, institute a universal healthcare system

5% of Google Plus: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system

4% of Google Plus: Let each state decide

Somewhat Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Rocky Anderson: NoPassion=2 Anderson has a low passion score of 2 on Oil Drilling Conviction=4 Anderson has a high conviction score of 4 on Oil Drilling Source

40% of Google Plus: No

31% of Google Plus: Yes

17% of Google Plus: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

5% of Google Plus: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

4% of Google Plus: No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

1% of Google Plus: Nationalize the energy sector

1% of Google Plus: No, end all offshore oil drilling

More Important

Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?

Rocky Anderson: Passion=2 Anderson has a low passion score of 2 on National Parks

82% of Google Plus: Yes

5% of Google Plus: Let each state determine which areas to protect

4% of Google Plus: Yes, but allow more public access

3% of Google Plus: Yes, but allow limited logging, drilling, and mining

3% of Google Plus: No

2% of Google Plus: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land

1% of Google Plus: No, there is no reason for the government to own so much land

Somewhat 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 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

23% of Google Plus: Keep "as is"

17% of Google Plus: Expand

14% of Google Plus: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall

12% of Google Plus: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer

10% of Google Plus: Dismantle

10% of Google Plus: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account

8% of Google Plus: Reform the current system into a voluntary “opt-in” program

6% of Google Plus: Reform the current system to factor inflation rather than wage growth

Less Important

Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

Rocky Anderson:

39% of Google Plus: No

27% of Google Plus: Yes

19% of Google Plus: Yes, but include small and organic farmers

15% of Google Plus: Yes, but cut corn and factory farm subsidies

Somewhat Important

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

40% of Google Plus: No

24% of Google Plus: Yes

17% of Google Plus: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

9% of Google Plus: No, cut spending

5% of Google Plus: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

3% of Google Plus: Yes, raise the debt ceiling during a recession

1% of Google Plus: The Federal Reserve should destroy the $1.6 trillion in government bonds it now holds

Somewhat Important

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

Rocky Anderson: Passion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Welfare Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Welfare

47% of Google Plus: Yes

31% of Google Plus: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs

8% of Google Plus: No

5% of Google Plus: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should be required to work

4% of Google Plus: No, but their benefits would expire after two years of unemployment

4% of Google Plus: Yes, and eliminate welfare all together as it is not authorized in the Constitution

1% of Google Plus: No, “workfare” is a form a slave labor

Somewhat Important

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

Rocky Anderson: Passion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Education Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Education

50% of Google Plus: No

18% of Google Plus: Yes

16% of Google Plus: Let each state decide

11% of Google Plus: The federal government should not be involved in education

5% of Google Plus: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states

Less Important

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

34% of Google Plus: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity

30% of Google Plus: Yes

30% of Google Plus: No

5% of Google Plus: No, and laws should be passed prohibiting minority groups from receiving any favorable treatment

1% of Google Plus: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minorities

Somewhat Important

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

37% of Google Plus: No

34% of Google Plus: Yes

10% of Google Plus: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

7% of Google Plus: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

4% of Google Plus: No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

3% of Google Plus: No, only for assault weapons

3% of Google Plus: No, and the federal government should pass national “stand your ground” laws

1% of Google Plus: Yes, and ban all guns from public use

Somewhat Important

Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

Rocky Anderson: 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

36% of Google Plus: Yes, but not all drugs

32% of Google Plus: No

19% of Google Plus: Yes

11% of Google Plus: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use

3% of Google Plus: No, we should pass tougher drug laws

Less Important

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

37% of Google Plus: Yes

15% of Google Plus: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

14% of Google Plus: No

13% of Google Plus: No, we should be less involved

13% of Google Plus: Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

3% of Google Plus: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations

2% of Google Plus: Not the current regime

1% of Google Plus: No, cut all support and aid

1% of Google Plus: Yes, and increase funding to support the Israeli government’s decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem

1% of Google Plus: Yes, and with more aid and support

Somewhat Important

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

Rocky Anderson: Passion=2 Anderson has a low passion score of 2 on United Nations Conviction=2 Anderson has a low conviction score of 2 on United Nations

77% of Google Plus: Yes

8% of Google Plus: Scale back our current involvement

6% of Google Plus: No

5% of Google Plus: Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect U.S. interests

4% of Google Plus: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

Somewhat Important

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

27% of Google Plus: Yes

26% of Google Plus: No

21% of Google Plus: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

14% of Google Plus: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

8% of Google Plus: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts

4% of Google Plus: No, they are not U.S. citizens and should be subject to enhanced interrogation methods

Less Important

Should the federal government allow the death penalty?

Rocky Anderson: NoPassion=4 Anderson has a high passion score of 4 on Death Penalty Conviction=4 Anderson has a high conviction score of 4 on Death Penalty Source

41% of Google Plus: Yes

33% of Google Plus: No

17% of Google Plus: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed

9% of Google Plus: Leave it up to the states

Less Important

Should the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers adjust its Missouri River flood plan to prevent recent flooding that forced the evacuation of thousands of Iowans last summer?

Rocky Anderson:

50% of Google Plus: Yes

33% of Google Plus: Yes, the Army Corps floodplan needs to reserve more space for flood control

17% of Google Plus: No, this year’s flood was an anamoly and the water systems in place are fine

Less Important

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

Rocky Anderson: Passion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Immigration Healthcare Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration Healthcare

41% of Google Plus: No

20% of Google Plus: Yes

17% of Google Plus: Yes, if they pay taxes

8% of Google Plus: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

6% of Google Plus: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare

3% of Google Plus: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare

2% of Google Plus: No, but their children should have access

1% of Google Plus: Yes, and grant them citizenship

1% of Google Plus: Yes, but they should be deported after treatment

1% of Google Plus: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare