Tumblr sides with Ron Paul on 27% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Ron Paul: No, leave funding and research to the private sectorPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Stem Cell Research Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Stem Cell Research

72% of Tumblr: Yes

12% of Tumblr: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

11% of Tumblr: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

5% of Tumblr: No

Somewhat Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Ron Paul: NoPassion=1 Paul has a very low passion score of 1 on Evolution Conviction=2 Paul has a low conviction score of 2 on Evolution

61% of Tumblr: Yes

10% of Tumblr: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

7% of Tumblr: Yes, Evolution is a fact

6% of Tumblr: No

6% of Tumblr: Yes, and should be required in public schools

5% of Tumblr: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

3% of Tumblr: Up for debate

Less 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 sectorPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Space Exploration Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Space Exploration

48% of Tumblr: Yes

19% of Tumblr: Not during a recession

13% of Tumblr: No

7% of Tumblr: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology

5% of Tumblr: Leave funding and research to the private sector

4% of Tumblr: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposes

4% of Tumblr: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector

Somewhat Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Ron Paul: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent itPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Global Warming Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Global Warming

76% of Tumblr: Yes

11% of Tumblr: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

7% of Tumblr: No

3% of Tumblr: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control

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

2% of Tumblr: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent it

Less Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Ron Paul: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sourcesPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Oil Drilling Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Oil Drilling

57% of Tumblr: No

16% of Tumblr: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

14% of Tumblr: Yes

7% of Tumblr: No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

3% of Tumblr: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

2% of Tumblr: No, end all offshore oil drilling

2% of Tumblr: Nationalize the energy sector

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

Ron Paul: No, there is no reason for the government to own so much landPassion=3 Paul has a moderate passion score of 3 on National Parks Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on National Parks

89% of Tumblr: Yes

3% of Tumblr: Yes, but allow more public access

3% of Tumblr: Let each state determine which areas to protect

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

1% of Tumblr: Yes, but allow limited logging, drilling, and mining

1% of Tumblr: No

Less Important

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

Ron Paul:

66% of Tumblr: Yes

11% of Tumblr: Yes, the wind power industry is an important alternative to coal and natural gas

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

9% of Tumblr: No

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

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

Less Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

Ron Paul: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillancePassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Patriot Act Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Patriot Act

44% of Tumblr: No

26% of Tumblr: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

17% of Tumblr: Yes

13% of Tumblr: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

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

Ron Paul: The federal government should not be involved in educationPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Education Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Education

69% of Tumblr: No

14% of Tumblr: Let each state decide

9% of Tumblr: Yes

5% of Tumblr: The federal government should not be involved in education

3% of Tumblr: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states

Less Important

Do you support affirmative action programs?

Ron Paul: NoPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Affirmative Action Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Affirmative Action

44% of Tumblr: Yes

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

14% of Tumblr: No

4% of Tumblr: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minorities

4% of Tumblr: No, and laws should be passed prohibiting minority groups from receiving any favorable treatment

Less Important

Do you support increased gun control?

Ron Paul: NoPassion=3 Paul has a moderate passion score of 3 on Gun Control Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Gun Control

47% of Tumblr: Yes

21% of Tumblr: No

16% of Tumblr: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

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

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

3% of Tumblr: No, only for assault weapons

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

1% of Tumblr: No, and the federal government should pass national “stand your ground” laws

Less Important

Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

Ron Paul: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug usePassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Drug Policy Conviction=2 Paul has a low conviction score of 2 on Drug Policy

48% of Tumblr: Yes, but not all drugs

29% of Tumblr: No

12% of Tumblr: Yes

7% of Tumblr: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use

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

More Important

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

Ron Paul: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the governmentPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Internet Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Internet

69% of Tumblr: No

10% of Tumblr: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government

9% of Tumblr: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet

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

2% of Tumblr: Yes

Less Important

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

Ron Paul: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendmentPassion=1 Paul has a very low passion score of 1 on Campaign Finance Conviction=2 Paul has a low conviction score of 2 on Campaign Finance

46% of Tumblr: No

28% of Tumblr: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns

19% of Tumblr: Yes

7% of Tumblr: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendment

Less Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

Ron Paul: DismantlePassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Medicare Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Medicare

47% of Tumblr: Reform

18% of Tumblr: Expand

17% of Tumblr: Keep "as is"

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

2% of Tumblr: Dismantle

1% of Tumblr: Seniors should embrace responsibility for their own healthcare and leave the government out of it

Somewhat Important

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 costsPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Healthcare Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Healthcare

59% of Tumblr: Yes

13% of Tumblr: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

11% of Tumblr: No

6% of Tumblr: No, institute a universal healthcare system

5% of Tumblr: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

4% of Tumblr: Let each state decide

2% of Tumblr: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system

Less Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Ron Paul: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offensesPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Marijuana Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Marijuana

49% of Tumblr: Yes

27% of Tumblr: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

14% of Tumblr: No

8% of Tumblr: Yes, but only for medical use

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

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

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

Ron Paul: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry aboutPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Foreign Intervention Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Foreign Intervention

46% of Tumblr: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

27% of Tumblr: No

13% of Tumblr: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

5% of Tumblr: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks

5% of Tumblr: Yes

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

Ron Paul: Yes, and only approve future wars through CongressPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Afghanistan Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Afghanistan

70% of Tumblr: Yes

15% of Tumblr: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

8% of Tumblr: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress

5% of Tumblr: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

2% of Tumblr: No

Less Important

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Ron Paul: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nationsPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Israel Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Israel

29% of Tumblr: Yes

20% of Tumblr: Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

15% of Tumblr: No

14% of Tumblr: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

14% of Tumblr: No, we should be less involved

3% of Tumblr: Not the current regime

2% of Tumblr: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations

2% of Tumblr: No, cut all support and aid

1% of Tumblr: Yes, and with more aid and support

Less Important

How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

Ron Paul: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weaponsPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Iran Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Iran

64% of Tumblr: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

14% of Tumblr: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities

11% of Tumblr: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon

6% of Tumblr: Isolate through trade embargoes

3% of Tumblr: Ignore their threats and cease all contact

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

Less Important

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

Ron Paul: Do not get involvedPassion=3 Paul has a moderate passion score of 3 on Sudan Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Sudan

72% of Tumblr: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

26% of Tumblr: Do not get involved

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

Least Important

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

Ron Paul: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choosePassion=3 Paul has a moderate passion score of 3 on Cuba Conviction=1 Paul has a very low conviction score of 1 on Cuba

47% of Tumblr: Yes

22% of Tumblr: Yes, lift the travel ban but keep some provisions of the embargo in place

18% of Tumblr: No

9% of Tumblr: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose

5% of Tumblr: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country

Less Important

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

Ron Paul: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.Passion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on United Nations Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on United Nations

82% of Tumblr: Yes

8% of Tumblr: Scale back our current involvement

6% of Tumblr: Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect U.S. interests

3% of Tumblr: No

1% of Tumblr: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

Less Important

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Ron Paul: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo BayPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Terrorism Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Terrorism

26% of Tumblr: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

25% of Tumblr: Yes

19% of Tumblr: No

16% of Tumblr: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

12% of Tumblr: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts

3% of Tumblr: No, they are not U.S. citizens and should be subject to enhanced interrogation methods

Less Important

Should the government cut military spending?

Ron Paul:

64% of Tumblr: Yes

25% of Tumblr: No

11% of Tumblr: Do not change current military budget

1% of Tumblr: Increase the military budget

Less Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

Ron Paul: DismantlePassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Social Security Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Social Security

31% of Tumblr: Expand

27% of Tumblr: Keep "as is"

11% of Tumblr: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall

8% of Tumblr: Reform the current system to factor inflation rather than wage growth

6% of Tumblr: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer

6% of Tumblr: Reform the current system into a voluntary “opt-in” program

5% of Tumblr: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account

5% of Tumblr: Dismantle

Less Important

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

Ron Paul: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulusPassion=3 Paul has a moderate passion score of 3 on Economic Stimulus Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Economic Stimulus

60% of Tumblr: Yes

20% of Tumblr: No

8% of Tumblr: Yes, and enact legislation to inject the economy with a stimulus every time the GDP falls below a certain level

8% of Tumblr: Yes, but it was not big enough

4% of Tumblr: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus

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

Less Important

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

Ron Paul: Abolish all income taxesPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Taxes Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Taxes

59% of Tumblr: No

18% of Tumblr: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

12% of Tumblr: Yes

4% of Tumblr: Reform to a flat tax system

3% of Tumblr: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation

3% of Tumblr: Yes, and enact more across the board cuts to aid all income levels

2% of Tumblr: Abolish all income taxes

Least Important

Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

Ron Paul: NoPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Farm Subsidies Conviction=1 Paul has a very low conviction score of 1 on Farm Subsidies

43% of Tumblr: Yes

26% of Tumblr: Yes, but include small and organic farmers

23% of Tumblr: No

8% of Tumblr: Yes, but cut corn and factory farm subsidies

Somewhat Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Ron Paul: No, eliminate all federal wage standardsPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Minimum Wage Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Minimum Wage

61% of Tumblr: Yes

17% of Tumblr: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

13% of Tumblr: No

8% of Tumblr: Leave it up to the states to decide

1% of Tumblr: No, eliminate all federal wage standards

Less Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

Ron Paul: No, cut spendingPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Debt Ceiling Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Debt Ceiling

40% of Tumblr: No

23% of Tumblr: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

13% of Tumblr: Yes

13% of Tumblr: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

7% of Tumblr: No, cut spending

2% of Tumblr: Yes, raise the debt ceiling during a recession

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

Less Important

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 standardPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Financial Regulation Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Financial Regulation

35% of Tumblr: No

25% of Tumblr: Yes

19% of Tumblr: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail

13% of Tumblr: Yes, but with more restrictions

4% of Tumblr: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation

3% of Tumblr: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard

1% of Tumblr: Yes, and nationalize all big banks

Less Important

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

Ron Paul: Yes, and eliminate welfare all together as it is not authorized in the ConstitutionPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Welfare Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Welfare

42% of Tumblr: Yes

35% of Tumblr: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs

10% of Tumblr: No

5% of Tumblr: No, but their benefits would expire after two years of unemployment

4% of Tumblr: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should be required to work

3% of Tumblr: No, “workfare” is a form a slave labor

1% of Tumblr: Yes, and eliminate welfare all together as it is not authorized in the Constitution

Less Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Ron Paul: NoPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Immigration Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration

54% of Tumblr: Yes

18% of Tumblr: Yes, if they were born here

9% of Tumblr: No

9% of Tumblr: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

7% of Tumblr: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship

2% of Tumblr: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree

1% of Tumblr: Yes, and abolish all national borders

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

Less Important

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

Ron Paul: NoPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Immigration Healthcare Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration Healthcare

27% of Tumblr: No

26% of Tumblr: Yes

21% of Tumblr: Yes, if they pay taxes

9% of Tumblr: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

8% of Tumblr: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare

3% of Tumblr: Yes, and grant them citizenship

3% of Tumblr: No, but their children should have access

1% of Tumblr: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare

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

1% of Tumblr: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare

Less Important

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

Ron Paul: NoPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Immigrant Laborers Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigrant Laborers

40% of Tumblr: Yes

22% of Tumblr: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

18% of Tumblr: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

14% of Tumblr: No

4% of Tumblr: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

2% of Tumblr: No, but allow them to stay

1% of Tumblr: No, remove them from the U.S.

Least 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?

Ron Paul:

69% of Tumblr: Yes

25% of Tumblr: Yes, the Army Corps floodplan needs to reserve more space for flood control

6% of Tumblr: No

Somewhat Important

Should the City of Los Angeles give Id cards to illegal immigrants?

Ron Paul:

67% of Tumblr: Yes

33% of Tumblr: Yes, but do not grant them amnesty

Less Important

Should the salaries of L..A. city employees be cut in an effort to cut the $216 million deficit?

Ron Paul:

67% of Tumblr: No, incentivizing economic growth will increase tax revenues and make any salary cuts unnecessary

33% of Tumblr: No

Least Important

Should the city of Los Angeles grant tax credits for film production?

Ron Paul:

67% of Tumblr: Yes, keeping film production in Los Angeles creates jobs

33% of Tumblr: No, the film industry should be taxed just like other industries