I side with Stewart Alexander 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?
Stewart Alexander: No, and dramatically decrease our military while abolishing the CIA and NSA
Your similar answer: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about
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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: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon
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How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Your answers: Do not get involved
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Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Stewart Alexander: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country
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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Your answers: No
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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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Your answers: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use
Immigration
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Stewart Alexander: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, and abolish all national borders
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Your answers: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Social
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What is your stance on abortion?
Stewart Alexander: Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions
Your similar answer: Pro-choice
Healthcare
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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Stewart Alexander: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses
Your similar answer: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
Science
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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Stewart Alexander: Yes, and should be required in public schools
Your similar answer: Yes
Issues we do not side on...
Healthcare
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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Stewart Alexander: Expand
You: Dismantle
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Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Stewart Alexander: No, institute a universal healthcare system
You: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs
the Economy
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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Stewart Alexander: Expand
You: Dismantle
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Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Stewart Alexander: Yes, and enact legislation to inject the economy with a stimulus every time the GDP falls below a certain level
You: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus
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Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Stewart Alexander: No
You: Abolish all income taxes
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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Stewart Alexander: Yes, but include small and organic farmers
You: No
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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Stewart Alexander: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year
You: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Stewart Alexander: Yes, raise the debt ceiling during a recession
You: No, cut spending
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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Stewart Alexander: Yes, and nationalize all big banks
You: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard
Immigration
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Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Stewart Alexander: Yes
You: Yes, if they pay taxes
Science
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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Stewart Alexander: Yes
You: No
Foreign Policy
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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Stewart Alexander: No, cut all support and aid
You: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations
the Environment
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Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Stewart Alexander: Yes
You: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent it
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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Stewart Alexander: Nationalize the energy sector
You: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
Social
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Stewart Alexander: Yes
You: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision
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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Stewart Alexander: Yes
You: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate
Domestic Policy
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Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Stewart Alexander: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states
You: The federal government should not be involved in education
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Stewart Alexander: Yes
You: No, and laws should be passed prohibiting minority groups from receiving any favorable treatment
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Do you support increased gun control?
Stewart Alexander: Yes
You: No
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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Stewart Alexander: 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