I side with Ron Paul on 53% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Foreign Policy
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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 about
Your similar answer: 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, and only approve future wars through Congress
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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Ron Paul: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations
Your similar answer: No
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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 the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Ron Paul: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose
Your similar answer: Yes
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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Ron Paul: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
Your similar answer: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts
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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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Ron Paul: No
Your similar answer: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Your answers: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use
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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Ron Paul: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government
Your similar answer: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet
the Economy
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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Your answers: Dismantle
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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Your answers: No
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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 standard
Your similar answer: No
Healthcare
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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Ron Paul: Dismantle
Your similar answer: Reform
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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses
Social
the Environment
Science
Issues we do not side on...
Science
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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Ron Paul: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
You: Yes
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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Ron Paul: No
You: Yes, Evolution is a fact
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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 sector
You: Yes
Social
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What is your stance on abortion?
Ron Paul: Pro-life
You: Pro-choice
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Ron Paul: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision
You: Yes
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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Ron Paul: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate
You: Yes
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Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Ron Paul: Leave it up to the states
You: No
the Environment
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Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Ron Paul: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent it
You: Yes
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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Ron Paul: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
You: No, end all offshore oil drilling
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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 land
You: Yes
the Economy
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Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Ron Paul: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus
You: Yes, but it was not big enough
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Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Ron Paul: Abolish all income taxes
You: No
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Ron Paul: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
You: Yes
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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Ron Paul: No, cut spending
You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich
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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 Constitution
You: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs
Healthcare
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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 costs
You: Yes, but instituting a universal healthcare system would be better.
Domestic Policy
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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 education
You: No
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Do you support increased gun control?
Ron Paul: No
You: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
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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 amendment
You: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns
Foreign Policy
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How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Ron Paul: Do not get involved
You: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Ron Paul: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.
You: Yes
Immigration
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Ron Paul: No
You: Yes, and abolish all national borders
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Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Ron Paul: No
You: Yes
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Ron Paul: No
You: Yes, but only if they pay taxes