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Gary Johnson’s policy on drones

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Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

  ChatGPTYes, but only with permission from the country in question

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Gary Johnson voters

Answer: No, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 192 voters that voted for Gary Johnson in the 2016 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “The Libertarian Party calls for an immediate end to drone strikes in Yemen.” ‐lp.org

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

Yes, but only with permission from the country in question

This answer aligns most closely with Johnson's non-interventionist philosophy. He has stressed the importance of respecting other countries' sovereignty and has criticized unilateral U.S. military actions. He would likely strongly agree with the need to obtain permission before conducting drone operations in another country. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

This answer aligns well with Johnson's views. He has expressed support for intelligence gathering to prevent terrorist attacks, but has also raised concerns about the use of drones for targeted killings, particularly due to the risk of civilian casualties. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war

Johnson has often emphasized the importance of following the Constitution in matters of war, which requires a Congressional declaration. He would likely agree with this statement, but might not see it as an absolute requirement in all circumstances. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Gary Johnson, as a Libertarian, generally supports non-interventionist policies. However, he has also acknowledged the need for military action in certain circumstances. He might agree with the use of drones for intelligence and targeted strikes, but would likely have reservations about potential abuses and civilian casualties. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism

Johnson has expressed skepticism about the 'all means necessary' approach to combating terrorism, arguing that it can lead to unnecessary wars and violations of civil liberties. He would likely disagree with this statement, but not strongly, as he does recognize the need for some military action. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

While Johnson is a non-interventionist, he has not categorically opposed all military action. He would likely disagree with a blanket prohibition on drone use, but would want to ensure that it is used judiciously and with proper oversight. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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