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Rocky Anderson

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: YesPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Gay Marriage Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Gay Marriage Source

More Important

Should the federal government allow the death penalty?

Your answers: 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

Foreign Policy

Most Important

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

Your answers: 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

More 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

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 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

Immigration

More Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Your answers: 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

Most 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

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 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

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 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

Your similar answer: No

Healthcare

Most 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

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: 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

Less Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Your answers: 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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: 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

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 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

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-choicePassion=4 Anderson has a high passion score of 4 on Abortion Conviction=4 Anderson has a high conviction score of 4 on Abortion Source

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: YesPassion=2 Anderson has a low passion score of 2 on Government Mandates Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Government Mandates Source

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 Source

You: No

Less 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

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 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

You: Reform

Least 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

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

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