I side with Rocky Anderson on 73% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Social
Most Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
More Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Your answers: No
Foreign Policy
Most Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Your answers: Yes
More Important
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Rocky Anderson: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
Your similar answer: No, cut all support and aid
Least Important
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Your answers: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Immigration
More Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Your answers: Yes
Most Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Domestic Policy
More Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Your answers: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
Somewhat 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 internet
Your similar answer: No
Healthcare
Most Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses
the Environment
Somewhat Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Your answers: Yes
Less Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Your answers: No
the Economy
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 fail
Your similar answer: No
Issues we do not side on...
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
More Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: Leave funding and research to the private sector
Foreign Policy
More 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 community
You: No, and dramatically decrease our military while abolishing the CIA and NSA
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Rocky Anderson: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
You: Ignore their threats and cease all contact
Somewhat Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
You: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: Yes
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 courts
You: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Rocky Anderson has not given a stance on this issue
You: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare
Social
More Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Rocky Anderson: Pro-choice
You: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion
Less Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
You: No, it should be covered like any other prescription
the Economy
Less Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Rocky Anderson: Yes
You: No
Less Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Rocky Anderson: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
You: No
Healthcare
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 treatments
You: Reform
Least Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Rocky Anderson: No, institute a universal healthcare system
You: No
the Environment
Less 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